So think of this and find some kind of metal bar for this. Take a look at the close up of the catapult arm pivot on the left. Here are some suggested things you could use: very firm coathanger wire - the cut off blade of a screwdriver, the metal bar handle from a bucket. This is going to be the pivot point for the catapult arm so you need something thin and strong. 1 metal bar at least 6 inches long, I am using the axle from an old toy car (thats the wheels)Ībout the metal bar from the axle: This is what I am using but you can use almost anything similar.1 four inch square piece of cardboard or poster board (This is the basket that your projectile sits in.2 eye hooks (to the right of the rubber band.1 large rubber band or several smaller ones.An assortment of small screws and/or nails.8 pieces of wood 6 inches long ( two of these pieces have the ends cut at 45 degree angles - I will explain more about these.As you can see though it is pretty basic and you don't need a lot to build a basic catapult. If you are creative there is a whole host of parts and things you could use instead of these parts. You can fudge and replace lots of the parts. Parts List: You don't need a whole lot of parts or tools to make this catapult and this is just a suggested list and these are the parts I use to make the catapult in this tutorial. I have all kinds of trebuchets, catapults and more all available from - The Siege Engine Store Note From Will: If you are looking to buy a Siege Engine kit that you can make yourself you should check out my siege engine store. Want more catapult and siege engine videos? I have them on my youtube channel right here Want to see it in action? I have an eight second youtube video right here: Firing the Table Top Troll (opens in a new tab)
PARTS OF A CATAPULT HOW TO
This tutorial on how to build a catapult takes you through all the steps in showing you how to do it. And you can really tweak it to be quite a powerful little troll. This little catapult really hurls projectiles. This is a great little siege engine that really hurls projectiles! You just need some wood, a few screws, a rubber band and a couple of hours. There are lots of different ways to power up a catapult and the way I show you in this tutorial is probably the easiest - you need just a rubber band or two.īuild the Table-Top Troll Catapult. I will guide you through the whole process.
You can make one of these catapults with just a few pieces of wood and a little bit of know how. This is a tiny replica of the massive siege engines that were used to tear down castle walls My name is Will and if you have questionsĬontribute projects or ideas you can contact me How To Build A Catapult
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