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Post by hawkeyes on Jul 21, 2020 6:14:45 GMT -7
As if one field piece wasn't enough, why not build another? This go around I'm fabricating a barrel thats just shy of 4ft with a 5" breech plug turned down and welded into position. Currently doing all the decorative fabricating on the barrel from the cascabel to the 2.5" trunions. Should have this all wrapped up by the weeks end. Barrel as of now is weighing in close to 160lbs. The carriage is being made from oak. All glue ups have been made and ran through my planer to the desired thickness. Dimensionally this carriage will be on par with the British light infantry piece, or the grasshopper. Still have allot of hand planing and shaping to be done on the respective pieces but that's all fun! Muzzle end... Can't wait to make some larger amounts of smoke. I'm filling spots for the local militia!
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Post by brokennock on Jul 22, 2020 1:29:13 GMT -7
Count me in. Well, if I were more local anyway. As nice as the smaller piece came out, I came wait to see this one.
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Post by hawkeyes on Jul 28, 2020 4:34:33 GMT -7
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Post by hawkeyes on Aug 10, 2020 8:09:30 GMT -7
I'm reminded this obsession with artillery all started from a tiny .50 caliber mortar I built many years ago. It's now progressed into my largest build in sheer size, not caliber. I'm very proud and pleased with the outcome thus far on the latest field piece. Breech end has been completed which includes welding of the cascabel with hours spent metal shaping and finish work. The carriage has been essentially built besides much detail work and forging of various components. The 3/4" axel hole has been drilled completely through, axel rod driven in, wheels affixed with the removable forged retaining pins and chains. Mounting base for the elevation screw head and shoulder has been put into place. The list is long of required work still left to be had, but all in fun and due time.
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Post by paranger on Aug 10, 2020 8:35:21 GMT -7
Outstanding!!!
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Post by hawkeyes on Aug 10, 2020 8:58:02 GMT -7
The carriage alone I feel weighs a ton... Oak is definitely the cats meow and it's strength is no surprise as to why it was the chosen species for carriages. Almost a shame I feel to be applying paint given the natural beauty.
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Post by paranger on Aug 10, 2020 12:48:51 GMT -7
The carriage alone I feel weighs a ton... Oak is definitely the cats meow and it's strength is no surprise as to why it was the chosen species for carriages. Almost a shame I feel to be applying paint given the natural beauty. It is beautiful, indeed. Just think of it this way: that paint will help preserve her like the originals.
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Post by hawkeyes on Mar 1, 2021 17:41:53 GMT -7
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Post by hawkeyes on Apr 25, 2021 5:25:25 GMT -7
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Post by paranger on Apr 25, 2021 5:31:45 GMT -7
Just gorgeous!!! Amazing job! The attention to detail is superb.
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Post by hawkeyes on Apr 25, 2021 6:22:03 GMT -7
Just gorgeous!!! Amazing job! The attention to detail is superb. Thank you! Not as honestly detailed as I originally anticipated but she'll certainly do! Much more refined in that department than the previous one made. Aim is to have her debut on the 4th of July!
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Post by hawkeyes on Jun 13, 2021 3:23:07 GMT -7
Getting closer... Planed, cut and assembled the ammunition boxes yesterday which still need some final work. She's definitely coming to life more and more! Plan is to have her completed by the months end. Still have a few minor iron work details to add in, which is today's plan. Oh, ripped the 9° angles for the mop bucket and cut them to length. Will glue that up today as well. Not an honest reproduction like I want but I just don't have the money nor resources to do what I'd like. However I'm very satisfied and happy with what I've created thus far. Not many can say they've built a functional artillery piece.
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Post by brokennock on Jun 13, 2021 5:31:31 GMT -7
Way to get after it my friend.
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Post by paranger on Jun 14, 2021 10:26:39 GMT -7
That is quite an accomplishment you have there. Congrats, my friend - very cool piece.
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Post by hawkeyes on Jun 14, 2021 10:34:09 GMT -7
Over a years worth of on and off building... She's finally completely built and ready for final finishing and paint. I'm very proud of this accomplishment as it was a rather large time commitment. I haven't the slightest idea on posting a video of proofing the barrel, but just imagine the salute charge of 4.5oz of powder... Normal operational charges will be 2.5oz with wadding tamped over the main charge. 4.5 is overboard and not necessary for recreational noise making. Very pleased needless to say! Time to give her a rough sand, primer and paint. I've matched the color close as I could to captured field pieces I've found used by the Continental army. What I described to the guy mixing as a flat, baby blue/ hint of white grey color... After a few test pieces believe the fella nailed it! In terms of projectiles I'm still ironing that one out. I have the ability to machine balls but that alone is very time consuming and just not worth the efforts. I'd very much like to find some solid iron ball but not having much luck. Not entirely sure what I'll do in this department but a live fire must be done.
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