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Jimbo

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Big,Big Bertha
« on: July 09, 2006, 02:28:07 AM »
Ahoy, Gardenwargaming friends..

I just completed customizing the Big Bertha cannon and cannon ball.
You need two cannons to start with..cut off  front section of one of the cannons, and glue it to the barrel of the other cannon....Split the original cannon ball with your handy Swiss Army knife,(or suitable tool)...install larger spring inside cannonball and reassemble...I used "super glue".

The modified cannon ball shoots about three times as far and hits quite hard. (Be careful around the kids!)  The stronger spring will probably wear out the firing mechanism sooner due to the added friction on the latch.

Enjoy, and happy hunting!

Jimbo

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Re: Big,Big Bertha
« Reply #1 on: July 09, 2006, 02:30:39 AM »
Hi, Here are the rest of the pictures.
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Re: Big,Big Bertha
« Reply #2 on: July 09, 2006, 09:35:48 AM »
That cannon would give you a distinct advantage in any wargame! :D ;)

Very impressive work, Jimbo! Thanks for sharing. :)
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Re: Big,Big Bertha
« Reply #3 on: July 09, 2006, 10:22:10 AM »
It can also be used for bombarding cats that have got up on to tables where they're not allowed (well that's what I use mine for).
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Re: Big,Big Bertha
« Reply #4 on: July 09, 2006, 11:33:24 AM »
very cool idea Jimbo , thanks for sharing this super canon with us  :)
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Richard

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Re: Big,Big Bertha
« Reply #5 on: July 10, 2006, 02:25:59 AM »
Hello, Jimbo ...

That thing will probably reach all the way to Canada !!!

And, just when I thought that I was safe ... :D

GREAT custom, Jimbo !!!

All the best from Vancouver Island,
Richard
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Re: Big,Big Bertha
« Reply #6 on: July 21, 2006, 03:02:39 AM »
Very cool Jimbo! I have lots of spare Berthas around the house, seems like a good time to try and copy what you've done. Thanks for the idea and the pics!
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