11-28-2009, 08:32 PM
Quote:One of my students would like to make a piece of artillery for my university project. Is there anyone here among the artillery-cracks who could give some info to my student about what he has to consider when building an arrow-shooter for the Augustan period? Would be appreciated a lotChristian,
If they put wheels directly on the frame, deduct at least 10% right off the final grade :wink:
An Augustan era arrow-shooter is probably the best documented weapon since we have Vitruvius as a resource. If your student is looking more at the latter part of his reign, there are a few deviatons/improvements one might want to include. I've made up a spreadsheet that can compute the "standard" (well, at least the most generally accepted) dimensions for any given washer diameter. If they'd like to contact me directly just send me a PM and I'll forward my contact info. Many of my own views are outside the mainstream, but I'll gladly help anyone who wants to study the subject.
Regards,
Randi/Clodius
P. Clodius Secundus (Randi Richert), Legio III Cyrenaica
"Caesar\'s Conquerors"
"Caesar\'s Conquerors"