Help! Cannon Mounting Help Needed

Discussion in 'Weapons & Pneumatics' started by GeekSpeed, May 20, 2016.

  1. GeekSpeed

    GeekSpeed Active Member

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    Hi everyone.

    So a part that I thought would be simple has turned out to be quite a challenge. I am not sure why. Anyway, I am trying to get my dual sterns mounted on my cruiser and am having a really hard time. Can you wonderful people post up some pictures of how you have mounted your cannons so I can get an idea? I don't have any metal-working capabilities right now, however, so I won't be able to duplicate those kinds of mounts.

    Thanks!
     
  2. SnipeHunter

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  3. SteveT44

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    Not duals but might give you some ideas.

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  4. GeekSpeed

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    Thanks guys. Steve, that one gives me an idea. I already have a wooden mount on top of the deck that is similar to yours. I think the mount under the deck might work. I won't use it for anything but securing the cannon itself, though.

    I might also try to build a supporting mount like the one in the thread posted by Snipe. That might work as well.
     
  5. rcaircraftnut

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    Take a piece of hardwood split it down the middle after drilling two holes through it One Direction then drill 3 holes the other direction for bolts and blind nuts making a wooden clamp but both cannons in it, glue one side of the clamp to the bottom of the deck.
     
  6. Beaver

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    Here's how I mounted my dual sterns. Easy to make with just a hacksaw and hand drill.

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  7. GeekSpeed

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    Wow, that's a nice setup Beaver. I hate it when a kid half my age is smarter than me....
     
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