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by emaynard
December 2nd, 2010, 1:24 pm
Forum: 2011 Build Events
Topic: Storm the Castle B
Replies: 330
Views: 88986

Re: Storm the Castle B

I am building a f.a.t trebuchet. I was wondering if anybody has figured out how to solve the the gap problem in the track. Is that even an issue if the stall occurs at the right time? I was thinking maybe attach something to the counterweights axle (or whatever it's called) so that once it falls pas...
by emaynard
November 26th, 2010, 7:01 pm
Forum: 2011 Build Events
Topic: Storm the Castle B
Replies: 330
Views: 88986

Re: Storm the Castle B

I plan to make a floating arm trebuchet were the axle is elevated from the track, and then the whole arm falls at first, once the trigger is pulled. Would that be breaking the enrgy rule? I know this is what the person below me just basicaly said but without the counterweight or projectile the the t...
by emaynard
November 26th, 2010, 1:09 pm
Forum: 2011 Build Events
Topic: Storm the Castle B
Replies: 330
Views: 88986

Re: Storm the Castle B

What rule keeps me from putting extra weight on a f.a.t.
by emaynard
November 19th, 2010, 3:33 pm
Forum: 2011 Build Events
Topic: Storm the Castle B
Replies: 330
Views: 88986

Re: Storm the Castle B

I keep hearing the floating arm trebuchet is the way to go because of how far it shoots, but how acurate is it.

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