Handmade mini catapult model. Model is WORKING, shooting range is approx 2-3m (6-10ft), enough to arrange a siege of a small castle. Model size is comparable to three matchboxes (small). Please contact me if you need bigger catapult for a bigger battle. Design is replicating real weapon, with “ropes” and “old” wood. Model is recommended for 5+ year old children or grown-up children willing to do a desktop vs desktop battle. Good for teaching basic physics principles.
Historical description
This is Ancient Rome “Onager” type catapult. It was invented 250 B.C. The onager, a one-armed torsion catapult was built as an improvement to the ballista. It was used in huge quantities during a siege of ancient castles. Siege of Carthage (146 B.C.) had 400 catapults involved. Real catapults were able of throwing stones 1 to 50 lbs, depending on the size of the catapult. These catapults were widely used during Roman Empire period, participated in the siege of Jerusalem, siege of Masada etc.
Handmade working mini desktop catapult
$24.95 (as of July 9, 2018, 9:00 pm)
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Description
Handmade mini catapult model.
Model is WORKING, shooting range is approx 2-3m (6-10ft), enough to arrange a siege of a small castle.
Model size is comparable to three matchboxes (small). Please contact me if you need bigger catapult for a bigger battle.
Design is replicating real weapon, with “ropes” and “old” wood. Model is recommended for 5+ year old children or grown-up children willing to do a desktop vs desktop battle.
Good for teaching basic physics principles.
Historical description
This is Ancient Rome “Onager” type catapult. It was invented 250 B.C. The onager, a one-armed torsion catapult was built as an improvement to the ballista. It was used in huge quantities during a siege of ancient castles. Siege of Carthage (146 B.C.) had 400 catapults involved. Real catapults were able of throwing stones 1 to 50 lbs, depending on the size of the catapult. These catapults were widely used during Roman Empire period, participated in the siege of Jerusalem, siege of Masada etc.
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