08-08-2009, 08:59 AM
Warhammer 1,
Welcome to RAT, you may want to add your real name somewhere in your signature block. Many of us use Roman names as well, but I think the Moderators require real names so folks know who they are talking to. Don't let that put you off, we're always glad to have active input from someone with experienced in the ballistic arts and sciences. It doesn't matter to most whether you're into it for history's sake or not there's always something to be shared. One of my friends is a serious Punkin' Chunker. It's fun working with him because you aren't tied to ancient sources, materials, or methods. From your description, your engine it sounds most like an updated Cheiroballistra but depending on the layout it could be manuballista also. If it is closer to the Hatra frame you may want to coin a new term like "Hatraballistra Minor". Could you post a picture? This paritcular post its mostly concerned with narrow-framed or "euthyone" weapons, but there are others on RAT about ballistas, both wood and metal-frames whose wider aperture makes them technically capable of discharging stones or sharps. If your design can be easily carried and shot by one man it might not really qualify as a siege weapon. Like the carroballista which is reported to have been fired from a cart it may be more of a field-artillery piece or personal weapon. I'm not sure if there is a market for them here, but theis site does have a marketplace section for vendors. Another site devoted to all sorts of throwing machines is "The Hurl".
Welcome to RAT, you may want to add your real name somewhere in your signature block. Many of us use Roman names as well, but I think the Moderators require real names so folks know who they are talking to. Don't let that put you off, we're always glad to have active input from someone with experienced in the ballistic arts and sciences. It doesn't matter to most whether you're into it for history's sake or not there's always something to be shared. One of my friends is a serious Punkin' Chunker. It's fun working with him because you aren't tied to ancient sources, materials, or methods. From your description, your engine it sounds most like an updated Cheiroballistra but depending on the layout it could be manuballista also. If it is closer to the Hatra frame you may want to coin a new term like "Hatraballistra Minor". Could you post a picture? This paritcular post its mostly concerned with narrow-framed or "euthyone" weapons, but there are others on RAT about ballistas, both wood and metal-frames whose wider aperture makes them technically capable of discharging stones or sharps. If your design can be easily carried and shot by one man it might not really qualify as a siege weapon. Like the carroballista which is reported to have been fired from a cart it may be more of a field-artillery piece or personal weapon. I'm not sure if there is a market for them here, but theis site does have a marketplace section for vendors. Another site devoted to all sorts of throwing machines is "The Hurl".
P. Clodius Secundus (Randi Richert), Legio III Cyrenaica
"Caesar\'s Conquerors"
"Caesar\'s Conquerors"
