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  Re: rtlToronto13: rtlToronto/castle1
 
That's a cool idea, I like, I'd do that. I'd allow RCXs, but not require them. The make good counter weights. :-) Personal I prefer the episode of Nova were they built two full size trebuchets and fired them at a mock up of a castle wall. Man that (...) (22 years ago, 24-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: rtlToronto13: rtlToronto/castle1
 
Awesome idea Mario/Calum!!! I like it! After recently watching a TLC program on ballistics, I was thinking about a LEGO trebouchet as well. Maybe that's what inspired Mario too? (...) How about 1 or 2 standard 2x4 bricks? I think it would also (...) (22 years ago, 24-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: rtlToronto13: rtlToronto/castle1
 
"Derek Raycraft" <derek.raycraft@sitraka.com> wrote in message news:3D3EF72F.90203@...aka.com... (...) Agreed - it has to be a tenis ball or something with some mass. Otherwise it'll never fly. A tyre off a technic wheel won't work well at all. I (...) (22 years ago, 24-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: rtlToronto13: rtlToronto/castle1
 
(...) Heck, let's go for major carnage: I vote for bowling balls... Matthias Jetleb (22 years ago, 2-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)

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