A stupendous hand cannon

Norman McCormick · 9th August 2009, 02:15 PM

Hi Fernando,
Getting ever closer to that 21 gun salute.

My Regards,
Norman

fernando · 9th August 2009, 09:53 PM

Thanks Norman,

Quote:

Originally Posted by Norman McCormick

Hi Fernando,
Getting ever closer to that 21 gun salute.

My Regards,
Norman

However ...
That's too far, though

. Isn't there a salute with fewer guns?

Fernando
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fernando · 9th August 2009, 10:16 PM

Hi Michael,
Thank you so much for having brought the Cavalry.
Congratulations must be shared, though

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I have registered that precious detail about the touch hole having been "modernized".
That thing of sheer envy ... are you kidding me?

. Just look at your "jewels", like the ones in the pictures shown here ... and there... and there

.
I have passed your compliments to Adriano; he told me to thank you on his behalf

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Herewith a (lousy) picture of the cannon rest, in a (provisional) final status. I have added one carrying/suspension ring and side reinforcements.
This rest setup was idealized after considering the rest of your Nischengeschütz, the replica of the Loshult cannon in the Crecy museum and the bombard shown by Cornelistromp at the Chateau de Castelnaud.
Maybe it has nothing to do with any of them, but that's where i got the "inspiration".

Fernando.

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Norman McCormick · 9th August 2009, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fernando

Thanks Norman,

However ...
That's too far, though

. Isn't there a salute with fewer guns?

Fernando
.

Hi Fernando,
I'm afraid not, after many hours consulting copious medical text books the only treatment I could find for your condition is to reach 21 and even then there is no certainty that the 'cannonmania' will be cured.

P.S. The above 'medical' diagnosis may come in useful when explaining aforesaid collecting compulsion to wives, inquisitive felines etc.

My Regards,
Norman.

fernando · 9th August 2009, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Norman McCormick

...The above 'medical' diagnosis may come in useful when explaining aforesaid collecting compulsion to wives, inquisitive felines etc.

...

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Matchlock · 15th August 2009, 06:15 PM

Hi Fernando,

I have to congratulate you on the very beautiful stand you made for your High Gothic barrel! All aspects considered, it conveys a good impression of how the complete piece may have looked like some 600 years ago - imagine!

Also, your gift of close oberservation has to be praised: the proportions of the iron bands as well as of the rear iron ring look very convincing to me.

fernando · 15th August 2009, 06:25 PM

Hi Michael

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matchlock

Hi Fernando,

I have to congratulate you on the very beautiful stand you made for your High Gothic barrel! All aspects considered, it conveys a good impression of how the complete piece may have looked like some 600 years ago - imagine!

Also, your gift of close oberservation has to be praised: the proportions of the iron bands as well as of the rear iron ring look very convincing to me.

You let me speechless with pride.

9th August 2009, 10:16 PM	#3
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Hi Michael, Thank you so much for having brought the Cavalry. Congratulations must be shared, though . I have registered that precious detail about the touch hole having been "modernized". That thing of sheer envy ... are you kidding me? . Just look at your "jewels", like the ones in the pictures shown here ... and there... and there . I have passed your compliments to Adriano; he told me to thank you on his behalf . Herewith a (lousy) picture of the cannon rest, in a (provisional) final status. I have added one carrying/suspension ring and side reinforcements. This rest setup was idealized after considering the rest of your Nischengeschütz, the replica of the Loshult cannon in the Crecy museum and the bombard shown by Cornelistromp at the Chateau de Castelnaud. Maybe it has nothing to do with any of them, but that's where i got the "inspiration". Fernando. . Attached Images

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Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,618	Hi Fernando, Getting ever closer to that 21 gun salute. My Regards, Norman

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Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Hi Fernando, I have to congratulate you on the very beautiful stand you made for your High Gothic barrel! All aspects considered, it conveys a good impression of how the complete piece may have looked like some 600 years ago - imagine! Also, your gift of close oberservation has to be praised: the proportions of the iron bands as well as of the rear iron ring look very convincing to me.