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Step 9Firing

Firing is quite simple - hang the loop over the firing link, lay the arm down and then give the end of the thread a sharp pull.

Be careful, because the ammunition could go in almost any direction until you have practised a little.

If the ammunition comes back towards you, or goes straight up, the the firing link needs to be bent or curved slightly upwards. This is most easily done with a pair of pliers, one holding the firing link still near the arm, the other bending the free end.

With a little adjustment of pin, ammunition, and how hard you pull the firing thread, you should be able to lob your ammunition in a nice high arc, perfect for dropping boulders and rotten horses behind the highest castle wall.

Enjoy, and let me know what improvements you make to your model.
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2 comments
Oct 16, 2010. 9:18 PMZoroThePirateHunter says:
im with flanimal, you should really put up a video:D
Sep 29, 2009. 4:04 PMGianniMora says:
you should put up a video:)

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