{WotB} Field Piece - Mitgardian Repeating Catapult

[Garmadon]

Here is one of the Field Pieces I have been working on for the LDD contest

Mitgardian Repeating Catapult:

Based off Archimedes' repeating automatic catapult designed to fire arrows like a machine gun, this catapult is a deadly device.

Top view.

It can also fire spears instead if needed, however it is not quite as fast since it needs to be loaded by hand each time. Unlike the arrows, which are shot out of a slit on the bottom (you will notice if you build it), the spears are shot off the top.

Here is an assembly pic (@Ska, if you need more info on how to attach all the parts just let me know )

And a couple of notes for the game:

1. The catapult is an extremely reliable and sturdy weapon, though it can be destroyed if hit by a large projectile or attacked by the enemy.

2. It has a large range; killing distance is about 100 studs for the arrows and 85 for the spear.

3. The arrows are fired very rapidly (one at a time) until the magazines are empty, about 15 to 20 volleys.

4. The catapult requires one soldier to turn the windlass and another to refill the magazine (if needed the same one could do both, but it would reduce the speed).

5. If spears are being used, the speed is reduced since the spear needs to be hand loaded for each shot.

6. Rule 4 applies to the spear version as well, except that the time reduction if just one soldier is operating the catapult is greater.

7. One or two horses or 5 soldiers are required to move the catapult, so it will remain stationary for most of the battle.

8. There can be as many catapults on the field as wanted on either side, though they are mainly for Dugal's army.

C&C are welcome

Edited May 15, 2014 by Garmadon

[Mike S]

Nice field piece!

[Kai NRG]

Another neat little fieldpiece! I particularly like the spear version. Nice touch with the windlass. Too bad I didn't find enough time to make one of these.

[soccerkid6]

Nice job making it look realistic, the windlass and rope are great details

[Garmadon]

Nice field piece!

Thanks Mike S.

Another neat little fieldpiece! I particularly like the spear version. Nice touch with the windlass. Too bad I didn't find enough time to make one of these.

Thanks Kai!

Nice job making it look realistic, the windlass and rope are great details

Thanks SK, I was trying to make it as accurate and realistic as possible

[HammerBro]

Nice field piece!

[MassEditor]

Another nice piece Garmadon! I really like the firing mechanism part of the build, looks very functional!

[Scaevola]

Looks good

[Lord Vladivus]

Looks great!

[Garmadon]

Thanks all!

Another nice piece Garmadon! I really like the firing mechanism part of the build, looks very functional!

Thanks, I was trying to make it as functional as possible: all it is missing to actually fire many times in succession is a trigger and a couple of gears

[SkaForHire]

We will definitely try to build a few of these. Both sides of the battle want to buy them, who are you willing to sell them to? (you could always double deal and sell to both... hahaha) Just reread your post.

Edited June 3, 2014 by SkaForHire