Mortar Barge Artillery

[pcvando]

Hello! Here is my first Eurobricks MOC post, It is a mortar barge, used during various conflicts by all sides during the 17th, and 18th centuries (possibly earlier and after) to defend ports and harbours. It could be towed by a larger ship, as it cannot move on its own, or it could be positioned and anchored for effective defence.

The ship consisted of a simple flat top barge, usually wooden, with a 36inch mortar, additional shot, powder, and other items necessary for its operation. It also had a crew (usually of about three) to operate it.

I have decided to recreate it, building off of the "Kraken Attacken" Lego set (What a strange name XD)

It is simple, but features some planks for support, with the mortar in the interior, and enough firepower to stop a large vessel, or siege a city!

Below are a few photos of the vessel, crew and mortar design!

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Edited February 12, 2014 by pcvando

[Cousarmy0001]

I like it! Simple, and effective!

[pcvando]

I like it! Simple, and effective!

Thanks!

Check out the new photos ;) (Easier to see!)

[tedbeard]

Barge? That's a raft. :)

It is quite fun and has the look of an official set.

[pcvando]

Barge? That's a raft. :)

It is quite fun and has the look of an official set.

Thanks! I was contemplating calling it a raft!

I am experimenting with mortar types, but I find that I like using the barrel, it looks powerful!

[Captain Braunsfeld]

That's good!

Gets me inspired to work on some mortars!

[Horry]

A great design! The mortar looks stable and the MOC looks positively swooshable. It must be fun using that mortar and then experiencing some kind of action ride when the recoil sends it wildely through the water! The pirates will love it!

[pcvando]

A great design! The mortar looks stable and the MOC looks positively swooshable. It must be fun using that mortar and then experiencing some kind of action ride when the recoil sends it wildely through the water! The pirates will love it!

Haha! That is so true! Im sure the imperials would have fun as well, especially when the governor is not watching! ;)