Gentleman of Fortune Posted November 7, 2006 Posted November 7, 2006 Well.... Its completed, but I haven't picked it up yet (I live in Germany and will be visiting the states for Thanksgiving and will get it then). Anyway. I was going to do this as my first kit build. But life and lack of skills got in the way, so I sent it off to John Buck and he got it done for me. (photo by J Macek) More info on Hand Mortars Here! Come aboard my pirate re-enacting site http://www.gentlemenoffortune.com/ Where you will find lots of information on building your authentic Pirate Impression!
Mad Matt Posted November 7, 2006 Posted November 7, 2006 Dang it, man! That is truly a thing of beauty. Just a question, though. Wondering why loops for a sling would be on there. Weapon seems kinda short for that... Do you plan on attaching one? You will be flogged. And God willing, come morning, you will be flogged some more.
kass Posted November 7, 2006 Posted November 7, 2006 Pretty... You better make sure I don't get to Virginia before you, Greg! I covet that hand mortar... John Buck does such excellent work! Building an Empire... one prickety stitch at a time!
Rats Posted November 7, 2006 Posted November 7, 2006 I saw it this last weekend. Unfortunately, you'll have to wipe off the drool I left on it! No hard feelings! Here's to ya! Rats No rest for the wicked! Wait a minute... that's me?!
Zephaniah W Nash Posted November 8, 2006 Posted November 8, 2006 Elspeth had to walk by and smack me upside the head, my eyes were stuck... That is a truly impressive piece of work.
Capt. Sterling Posted November 8, 2006 Posted November 8, 2006 I saw it this last weekend.Unfortunately, you'll have to wipe off the drool I left on it! No hard feelings! Here's to ya! :angry: Rats You saw it!!!! And you didn't tell me!?!? Virginia, eh... Gee, I'm already there! **wicked grin** "I being shot through the left cheek, the bullet striking away great part of my upper jaw, and several teeth which dropt down the deck where I fell... I was forced to write what I would say to prevent the loss of blood, and because of the pain I suffered by speaking."~ Woodes Rogers Crewe of the Archangel http://jcsterlingcptarchang.wix.com/creweofthearchangel# http://creweofthearchangel.wordpress.com/
blackjohn Posted November 8, 2006 Posted November 8, 2006 It's hefty... And really one of the best looking repros I have seen. John Buck did a marvelous job. You made a wise choice, Greg, and I'm sure you'll be pleased. My Home on the Web The Pirate Brethren Gallery Dreams are the glue that holds reality together.
Capt. Sterling Posted November 8, 2006 Posted November 8, 2006 Oh great picture Blackjohn, and very little Roman influence in the background! "I being shot through the left cheek, the bullet striking away great part of my upper jaw, and several teeth which dropt down the deck where I fell... I was forced to write what I would say to prevent the loss of blood, and because of the pain I suffered by speaking."~ Woodes Rogers Crewe of the Archangel http://jcsterlingcptarchang.wix.com/creweofthearchangel# http://creweofthearchangel.wordpress.com/
Rumba Rue Posted November 8, 2006 Posted November 8, 2006 I would think the recoil on that thing would be tremedous! :angry:
Cheeky Actress Posted November 8, 2006 Posted November 8, 2006 My word...it looks so...so massive in your possession Black John… Oh, but what a thing of beauty! Thank God Marko didn't shoot me with that...there wouldn't be anything left of me! Member of "The Forsaken"
kass Posted November 8, 2006 Posted November 8, 2006 Oh but they make the most satifying "plunk" when they're shot. They're for lobbing grenadoes if I'm not mistaken. Building an Empire... one prickety stitch at a time!
jim hawkins Posted November 8, 2006 Posted November 8, 2006 Seems like it will be hard to hold correctly for firing. What with that skull attached to under side up front.
Handcannon Chris Posted November 9, 2006 Posted November 9, 2006 Seems like it will be hard to hold correctly for firing. What with that skull attached to under side up front. Make no bones about it, that would be hard to hold.
Cpt. Alva Posted November 20, 2006 Posted November 20, 2006 I'd love to see how far it could lob a tennis ball! "Disobediant Monkeys will be shot, Disobediant Undead Monkeys will be shot repeatedly until morale improves" "They Says Cap'n Alva went funny in the head and turned to Cannibalism while marooned on a peninsula."- Overheard in a nearby camp
Story Posted January 27, 2008 Posted January 27, 2008 http://www.thm-online.dk Swanky inspiration. Dances for nickels.
Patrick Hand Posted January 27, 2008 Posted January 27, 2008 Gof has something like that.... and from what I can figure..... it's Real.
Captain Jim Posted January 27, 2008 Posted January 27, 2008 My coveting meter spiked. Indeed...off scale. My occupational hazard bein' my occupation's just not around...
blackjohn Posted January 27, 2008 Posted January 27, 2008 Thank God Marko didn't shoot me with that...there wouldn't be anything left of me! As an aside, your actions at that event left a lasting impression. You took that hit so nicely he still talks about it to this day. My Home on the Web The Pirate Brethren Gallery Dreams are the glue that holds reality together.
Nathaniel Cross Posted January 29, 2008 Posted January 29, 2008 Truly special weapon mate. Colors of the Sea Nymph "Let's drink a Damn to the Halter, lads, and them that lives to wear it"--Bartholomew Roberts "You are a devilish conscience rascal, I am a free prince, and I have as much authority to make war on the whole world, as he who has a hundred sail of ships at sea, and an army of 100,000 men in the field; and this my conscience tells me: but there is no arguing with such snivelling puppies, who allow superiors to kick them about deck at pleasure."--Sam Bellamy
Evil Tiny Posted January 30, 2008 Posted January 30, 2008 I been close ta one o' them there things when it were let fly, and the boom & shock from it near sent me through the air. There be no doubt who and when that be fired. Use it in good health and posted up agin' somethin' solid. Evil Tiny I'm not really evil...oh wait...yes I am! Discipline is on the severe side of harsh, and I likes it that way.
renfairpirate Posted January 30, 2008 Posted January 30, 2008 What is the bore size on this i have a few ceramic balls that would make a nice prop to go with it. I'll look for one and post a pic
Gentleman of Fortune Posted January 31, 2008 Author Posted January 31, 2008 Its stated at 2.5". A tennis ball fits snug and, I hear, can be shot about 300 yards.... if one needed to shoot a tennis ball 300 yards GoF Come aboard my pirate re-enacting site http://www.gentlemenoffortune.com/ Where you will find lots of information on building your authentic Pirate Impression!
renfairpirate Posted January 31, 2008 Posted January 31, 2008 Ok the one i have on hand is about 3 inches, We used these as props in our booth at the fair and we glazed the inside of some and used them for oil lamps
 {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod? n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)}; if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0'; n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0; t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window, document,'script', 'https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/fbevents.js'); fbq('init', '1074427760321280'); fbq('track', 'PageView'); </script> <noscript><img height=)
&ev=PageView&cd%5Bitem_id%5D=8983&cd%5Bitem_name%5D=My+Hand+Mortar%2C+its+finally+done%21&cd%5Bitem_type%5D=topic&cd%5Bcategory_name%5D=Thieves Market"/>
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now