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A lone gull perched on this light pole. I just kept thinking that this light was somehow a catapult that would launch this bird into flight ... maybe I just need more sleep.
Catapult or catapult, a weapon used in battles and sieges in the Middle Ages to damage walls, capable of launching long distances using a lever. The name catapult is derived from the Greek combination of the names αατα (opposite) and παλλγιγ (throwing).
There are different types of catapults: Trebuchet, Mangonal, Catapult and Ballista. Stone, solid iron, solid lead, burning grass, hot pitch or lava can be placed on its manga. In addition, Greek fire is thrown with catapults. The Greek fire, which does not go out even in the water, was also used by the Byzantines in the Conquest of Istanbul. The Byzantines fired Greek fire with their catapults and caused great damage to the Ottomans.
Another version is mangonel; This weapon consisted of a long arm moving from its center with a shaft. At one end of the arm was a slingshot for throwing stones. The other end was attached to the tow lines. During the shot several people were pulling the ropes quickly, lifting the arm and throwing the stone at the other end.
history
Catapult, BC. It was invented in China in the 5th to 3rd century. Catapult, which originally meant a large tripod bow (bow with a bow) for shooting arrows, began to mean the machine used to shoot spears, spears and stones years later. The Greeks were the first to use the catapult.
The bow of the catapult was formerly made of horn. But it soon became clear that although this was sufficient for small handheld catapults, it was not strong enough to throw heavy spears and stones. In the new weapon, instead of the bow made of horn, two solid wooden arms were installed and the spring wire was tied to the ends of these arms. The other ends of the arms were inserted between the bends, this assembly was fitted in a wooden frame, tightened either with rods inserted into the frame or with a ratchet wheel.
With a little imagination and engineering this could be turned into the ultimate ride for the thrill-seeking tourist, hurling them into oblivion and the Lauterbrunnen valley below.. and why not :-)
Image stitched from two camera jpegs.
Sunrise view from the balcony of our hotel in Nagarkot, Nepal.
Hotel Country Villa is strategically placed on the top of Nagarkot hill, thus offering the best view of the spectacular show upfront. It encapsulates all the elements that set Nagarkot apart. It showcases nature at her best, and thereby catapults its dwellers to the romantic self and promises of a splendid stay.
It is only 28 km from the international airport. The hotel area is vastly spacious; it is spread in 2.51 acre land. It is situated at 7,200 feet from the sea level. Here, you float with the clouds and can give audience to the drama unfolding the spectacle of the sunrise and the sunset from very close.
This Conger eel (Conger conger) is living happily in the catapult launch mechanism of HMS M2.
The M2 was Britain's one and only submersible aircraft carrier. She carried a Parnell Peto seaplane in a watertight hanger in front of the conning tower. Once on the surface the hanger doors would be opened, the seaplane pushed forward and her wings unfolded. It would then be launched by the catapult. The seaplane would land beside the submarine after her mission and a small crane would lift it back onto the launch ramp before unfolding the wings and pushing it back into the hanger to get ready to dive again.
Unfortunately in January 1932 she surfaced to carry out a launch of the seaplane but sank with the hanger doors open and the seaplane still in place. Ernest Cox of Scapa Flow fame tried to lift her but failed. She is a protected place as she is the grave for most of her crew.
Divers swim round the outside but we do not interfere with her in any way.
The miniature ratchet mechanism on a working model catapult that is also a pencil sharpener. Bought from Winchester Cathedral, Hampshire in the UK. Happy Macro Monday!
Bulldog 4x5 Camera, Fidelity Film Holder
Schneider Apo-Symar 135mm f/5.6.
Fuji Nps160: 12 sec @f22
C41 Processed, Converted to B&W (Silver FX2)
12/28/2021 Wooden rubber band powered catapult. Getting it to fire correctly wasn't as easy as I thought it would be. Best thing was I built two and no trips to the hardware store were required.
This is my latest Moc, a catapult for the RPG "Neun Reiche" from Imperiumdersteine.de
I would have build a landscape, but i was in hurry, so forgive me :D
I hope you like it tough !
Here is my thirteenth build for my Iron Builder round against Letranger Absurde.
The special part is that killing "pithfork".
Route des crêtes, Cassis
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Yellow swallowtail (Papilio machaon)
Perched on a Sea Squill (Urginea maritima) that looks like a catapult ready to slingshot the butterfly away!
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Flinging pumpkins is always a fun thing, Pumpkin Fest
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The “Catapult” is an Esthian Heavy Long-range multiple rocket launcher. The system is (like the previous “Ballista” system) designed to destroy personnel, armored, and soft-skinned targets in concentration areas, artillery batteries and command posts. Each rocket weights 1250kg and has a maximum range of 230km (although a new version with 400km is currently being designed).
All rockets are fitted with GPS/INS guidance system, which uses low lowering rate to extend the range. Multiple missiles can be aimed at different targets.
Each vehicle is also equipped with a short range “Fasta” MANPAD for defense against low flying helicopters and UCAVs.
The “Catapult” and the “Ballista” now form the Rocket Artillery battalions of the Esthian Imperial Army. The system is based on the Russian SM-30 Smerch.
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Following on from my last build this model is of a flier on a deck mounted catapult. The idea was to show the 'Scout Carriers' catapult and scout in lots of detail. I started building the scout first and as you can see the design changed into the Mk 2. I may have a go at a Mk1 next. The catapult is loosely based on a WW2 steam catapult for launching seaplanes off warships. Edit to follow. Thanks for looking!