It is a specific subtype, called a Traction Trebuchet (or pirouette in some places). Still powered by falling weight (the main requirement to be considered a trebuchet) it just takes the form of the build team hanging on ropes, and throwing themselves at the ground, on the count of 3. (its a lot easier than building a trigger)
First the same machine may have several names, depending on which language the machine is getting talked about in. (and spelling wasn't consistent either)
A catapult is any machine that can throw stuff. (usually rocks). Trebuchet are powered by falling weight. An Onager/mangonel has one arm, powered by a twisted rope spring. A Ballista has two rope springs, with arms set like a crossbow. (whether it threw rocks or bolts) . If you find the site for Mr Ballista, there are pictures of many.
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Of course we flung stuff. We took 4 shots, all around 200 feet. The counterweight was 4 scrawny teenagers, the projectile was a 20 ounce plastic bottle filled with water.
Unfortunately, since its timelapse, it is pure chance if it shows in the frame or not. (a throw takes about a second, the camera was taking one frame every 4 seconds, the odds were against us)
I dont think that's even a trebuchet
godwinnie18500 2 years ago
It is a specific subtype, called a Traction Trebuchet (or pirouette in some places). Still powered by falling weight (the main requirement to be considered a trebuchet) it just takes the form of the build team hanging on ropes, and throwing themselves at the ground, on the count of 3. (its a lot easier than building a trigger)
rjnerd 2 years ago
? so what's the difference between an onager, catapult, trebuchet, mangonel, and the like?
godwinnie18500 2 years ago
First the same machine may have several names, depending on which language the machine is getting talked about in. (and spelling wasn't consistent either)
A catapult is any machine that can throw stuff. (usually rocks). Trebuchet are powered by falling weight. An Onager/mangonel has one arm, powered by a twisted rope spring. A Ballista has two rope springs, with arms set like a crossbow. (whether it threw rocks or bolts) . If you find the site for Mr Ballista, there are pictures of many.
rjnerd 2 years ago
umm. 5 stars if you shoot, not even going to rate it.
drgrit 3 years ago
that could have been built in 1 day if there was not any child labor involved
pawnbob 4 years ago
essentially it was built in one day by the kids. we just spread it out for reasons of schedule. Had it together after 6.5 hours elapsed.
Whole point of the exercise was to teach the kids to build things, which it did wonderfully.
rjnerd 4 years ago
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gravytrain1995 4 years ago
lets put some jammin music to the background!
kingkong1054 4 years ago
you didnt even shoot anything
evdue42 5 years ago
Of course we flung stuff. We took 4 shots, all around 200 feet. The counterweight was 4 scrawny teenagers, the projectile was a 20 ounce plastic bottle filled with water.
Unfortunately, since its timelapse, it is pure chance if it shows in the frame or not. (a throw takes about a second, the camera was taking one frame every 4 seconds, the odds were against us)
rjnerd 5 years ago
Well, now you know for next time - video the launching with a standard 24fps camera ;o)
UKMonkey 5 years ago
The total varied by day. Peak of 10, low of 6. Ages ranged from 11 to 16.
rjnerd 5 years ago
How many kids participated?
disposablehero239 5 years ago