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Trebuchet vs catapult for scaled-down working model
posted 14 days ago by User1488 on scored.co (+0 / -0 / +9Score on mirror )
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I want to build a medieval war machine scaled down to be about 6 feet tall as a fun project, and I'm wondering if I should go with a trebuchet or a catapult design. I'm leaning toward catapult because I don't think trebuchets would scale down as well because the counterweight would be limited, but I think catapults are likely to be more complex in terms of proper building materials and maybe more dangerous if the shitty modern lumber fails under tension and explodes. Anyone here have any valuable insights?
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GoneViking on scored.co
14 days ago 1 point (+0 / -0 / +1Score on mirror )
Axe handles are generally made from ash or hickory because they are durable but flexible enough to deal with the shock axe handles endure. For the same reason you'd probably want to make the throwing arm out of ash or hickory. Your best bet is probably finding a wood mill that sells rough cut lumber, or maybe find a tree service place. Those guys often have saw mills to make use of the many trees they cut down.
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