Shooting our 1/4 Scale Parrott Cannon !

[Tanksta]

Here is a photo of our 1/4 scale Parrott Cannon. To give you an idea of the size the wheels measure 14-1/2" in diam and the barrel is about 19" long.



Here is a video of us shooting 150 gr of black powder and a handful of Skittles candy. It is pretty funny.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PigZlZXYSM

It's loud enough you can feel the concussion when you shoot it.

 

[Tomahawk674]

Awsome!

 

[Forklift]

And where can we find such a piece?

 

[Tanksta]

I lucked into this one....Did some swapping to get it.

I have looked all over the internet for one like and haven't found one this scale. There are several other mini cannons for sale, I think Cabela's sells one. Just look around most are like 1/6 scale that I have found.

 

[Tanksta]

Here is another video of us shooting it. It is really loud. I think we had Mike & Ike's candy in it...lol.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdRdE_T8SbU

 

[desidog]

That's a good looking carriage!

....normally i only say that about women.

 

[Jim Watson]

I once saw in action a reduced scale model of a 3" ordnance rifle.
The bore was sleeved with a piece of suplus 20mm Oerlikon barrel and shot lathe turned "bolts". The owner laid it with a scope sight in V blocks on top of the barrel. It was quite accurate.

 

[Tanksta]

Thanks desidog!

We have decided to shoot the cannon every day at high noon.....

 

[Tanksta]

Today's video.....lol.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZOejRvfv5g

 

[bellyup039]

Man, I wish i could see youtube at work.. arrgghh.

Love cannon's... cool. Can't wait to get home.

 

[4v50 Gary]

That's a handsome Parrott gun you've got there. I also clicked on the second video that showed the damage to the cardboard box (a good representation of a platoon of men marching line abreast).

Were the wheels scratch built or from another kit?

 

[Tanksta]

Not sure about the wheels. I believe they were made for this cannon. That is what I was told.

Be sure to check out the newest video of us scaring Billy Dean. This time with a pygmy rattler....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hUZRd2YUbA