Even so, I think I've selected a good term project for the shop class. We are going to make a cannon - specifically, an 1844 howitzer. We will be taking a short field trip (don't anybody faint) to Fort Hamilton within the next few weeks to take a look at that particular gun there. Then we're going to research, design, and build a replica here.
It'll be fun.
It'll be fun.
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Date: 2006-10-06 05:26 pm (UTC)Heck, if they can come up with something that makes Forge say 'good concept' then I'll throw them a party.
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Date: 2006-10-06 05:35 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2006-10-06 05:36 pm (UTC)Cannons = not impressive. Medieval and primitive, yes.
Now, a magnetic-impeller launch rail for high-altitude unmanned aircraft, that would be impressive (if I hadn't already designed it over my coffee break).
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Date: 2006-10-06 05:48 pm (UTC)