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Moving on from my original Paper Catapult, this is an only slightly more complex model.
Rather than using counterweights like the later versions, I decided to use muscle-power and make a traction trebuchet.
Again, it's just a single sheet of A4, but you need two cocktail stick this time.
(I have posted this without a firing video because certain members have been nagging me to get it posted. I will do a video as soon as I can.)
Rather than using counterweights like the later versions, I decided to use muscle-power and make a traction trebuchet.
Again, it's just a single sheet of A4, but you need two cocktail stick this time.
(I have posted this without a firing video because certain members have been nagging me to get it posted. I will do a video as soon as I can.)
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As is my preference, I drew the design by hand, in ink, on 5mm squared paper, referring back to the Paper Catapult for the base and frame. I made a couple of mistakes, but I include a scan of the original drawing for completeness' sake.
More useful for you, dear reader, I have also included a re-drawn PDF and JPEG of the template. Use whichever you desire (the JPEGs are probably the easiest to re-size, should you need to).
Print the template out on either normal 80gsm printer paper, or light (120gsm) card. If you print or photocopy to a size larger than A4, then I recommend using card instead of paper. If you use card but make it smaller, then careful scoring of crease lines will be required.
You will also need two cocktail sticks, gluestick, a paperclip, stickytape, pliers, sewing thread and small weights such as nuts or modelling clay.
More useful for you, dear reader, I have also included a re-drawn PDF and JPEG of the template. Use whichever you desire (the JPEGs are probably the easiest to re-size, should you need to).
Print the template out on either normal 80gsm printer paper, or light (120gsm) card. If you print or photocopy to a size larger than A4, then I recommend using card instead of paper. If you use card but make it smaller, then careful scoring of crease lines will be required.
You will also need two cocktail sticks, gluestick, a paperclip, stickytape, pliers, sewing thread and small weights such as nuts or modelling clay.
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Certainly it hit the wall of my shed (and the ceiling, and the wall behind me...), So I would say plan on around 8-12 feet.
You could all post a report of the results!
Hang the loop over the paperclip.
Pull the tab, the arm flips and the ammunition flies.
(Who is "Pplz"?)
Are they like. Epic range.
And what does the shooting look like?
Look like? Pull the tab, the arm flips, the ammunition flies...
And, slightly unrelated... Is that what a soda tab looks like in the UK?
(You could also try using proper English as well - it's a site policy.)
TO WAR!
The best answer would be "a few grammes" - nuts and bolts, that kind of thing.