Capn Frank Posted December 8, 2006 I would like to know if anyone has done a lot of research about the conversion of the poundage or caliber of the cannon to the lego version of a cannon. Or your opinion of what the caliber of each cannon size. I Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bonaparte Posted December 8, 2006 You can also check this thread: Cannon's VS Carronades. It might contain some useful info regarding your question. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Bucanero Posted December 8, 2006 a regular cannon (repaired) Well, I have 2 qeustions: 1. Why did you do it? 2. How is it made?? Mr Tiber Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capn Frank Posted December 8, 2006 You can also check this thread: Cannon's VS Carronades.It might contain some useful info regarding your question. I've found this: I just thought you guys might find this useful..... The calibre of the cannon - 'the long gun' - was based on the weight of the shot it fired. These ranged from 4-pounders to 32-pounders. The cannon could measure ten feet in length and weigh as much as 6500 pounds. Each could require a crew of as many as 14. With a charge of black powder equal to one third the weight of the shot, the cannon depending on its elevation, could propel a 32-pounder more than 1000 yards smashing sides and scattering huge splinters that were as deadly as shot itself. The carronade weighing 2000 pounds required a crew of seven men and could fire a 32-pound canister effectively at a range of 500 yards. .... This is the only part that talks about the poundage or caliber of cannons. Unless I'm mistaken, it didn't specifically say what the poundage of his cannons were. Well, I have 2 qeustions:1. Why did you do it? 2. How is it made?? Mr Tiber The reason i did it was that this shooting cannon was broken when i got it and i didn't have all the broken pieces to fix it to its original state, so i improvised. I just shoved a lego head with a 1x1 cone brick attached to it, which is mentioned in the Custom Cannons thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Bucanero Posted December 8, 2006 I've found this:This is the only part that talks about the poundage or caliber of cannons. Unless I'm mistaken, it didn't specifically say what the poundage of his cannons were. The reason i did it was that this shooting cannon was broken when i got it and i didn't have all the broken pieces to fix it to its original state, so i improvised. I just shoved a lego head with a 1x1 cone brick attached to it, which is mentioned in the Custom Cannons thread. Very clever solution... But how come the cannon got broke? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mister Phes Posted December 8, 2006 an obnoxiously huge carronade that I made for fun but won Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capn Frank Posted December 8, 2006 Very clever solution... But how come the cannon got broke? I don't know how it broke. I had gotten about 8 gallons of bricks (err about 32 Liters) for free (yes free!!) from a friend of mine that just had them laying in their basement in a tote. It had almost all the pieces for the CC and the BSB and a bunch of other sets. That cannon was with those bricks. Edit: LOL!!! @ Clavin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Bucanero Posted December 8, 2006 I don't know how it broke. I had gotten about 8 gallons of bricks (err about 32 Liters) for free (yes free!!) from a friend of mine that just had them laying in their basement in a tote. It had almost all the pieces for the CC and the BSB and a bunch of other sets.That cannon was with those bricks. He gave you 8 gallons of bricks for free?!?! You're a lucky chap Mr Phred! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Minifig Lecturer Posted December 8, 2006 I like the 32 pounder. It is quite realistic size and design I think. The orangey head stuck in the broken cannon is just weird. Quite comical, I guess it was the orangeman who broke the cannon sticking his head in it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mister Phes Posted December 9, 2006 He gave you 8 gallons of bricks for free?!?! You're a lucky chap Mr Phred! We'll be expecting to see some serious Pirate MOCs out of you in the future Phred! :-D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capn Frank Posted December 9, 2006 My brother and I have been discussing what the calibers of different cannons should be and this is what we Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkaForHire Posted April 19, 2007 My brother and I have been discussing what the calibers of different cannons should be and this is what we Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mister Phes Posted April 19, 2007 Realistically, if I wanted to be a Harbor Sentry how many pounds should my cannon be? X-D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capn Frank Posted April 19, 2007 I think you might be slightly small on your ratings... most cannons during the period were in the following denominations 3 - 6- 9 - 12- 18 - 24 - 32 - 36 - 44 I don't have time to quote Spencer Tucker, but look him up for more, his work is among the best (and I am going to see him tomorrow at the Society for Military History conference [i am talking on Friday on naval strategy] I hope I get to meet him). anyway I think The smaller cannons may be more likely 12's or 18's... where the normal cannon would be a 24 (one of the most common weights for ships to stock) I think you are on about the 32, it might be a 36 but it could serve as either. size wise, most of these are not long enough though :) I mostly agree with you now. X-D My brother and i consider the cannons to have a small range of calibers now to accommodate the fact that there are more variations in caliber of actual cannons than there are small variations of lego bricks :) We now consider to be 1-4 pound swivel, to be a 9-12 pounder, to be a 18-24 pounder, to be a 32-36 pounder, and to be a 42-(maybe)48 pounder. P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Axle Posted April 19, 2007 These are some fantastic cannons! Someday I hope to make even better ones.(I doubt that though ;-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capn Frank Posted April 19, 2007 Realistically, if I wanted to be a Harbor Sentry how many pounds should my cannon be? X-D I wouldn't put no more than a swivel cannon on that row boat. On the Fabuland Rowboats, you might be able to have 9-12 pounder or maybe even a non-moc cannon (maybe) These are some fantastic cannons! Someday I hope to make even better ones.(I doubt that though ;-) The silver ones aren't mine X-D , but the rest are. I've got almost all the pieces needed to build 16 of them (not in silver though), but i don't have anywhere to put them |-/ P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mister Phes Posted April 19, 2007 I wouldn't put no more than a swivel cannon on that row boat.On the Fabuland Rowboats, you might be able to have 9-12 pounder or maybe even a non-moc cannon (maybe) How many pounds is a swivel cannon and how much recoil would it emit - enough to rock the boat? X-D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capn Frank Posted April 20, 2007 How many pounds is a swivel cannon and how much recoil would it emit - enough to rock the boat? X-D My Brother and I now consider to be 1-4 pound swivel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
