airsoft howitzer wouldnt that be fun

[Shdsteel]

Haven't had time to get any progress pictures yet, but I have developed my own better means of making a similar one. So far that is done is a custom made tank with trigger system and barrel mounted to that. All that is left is to make the trailer and get the axle in(still waiting for it after ordering). The overall length of the actual cannon from (a very unnecessary) flash hider to the breech load cover at the back is a good 7 feet.


On the tank is a safety release valve, main airflow(into trigger system) and nipple to fill.


The trigger system to barrel connection was one of the hardest to overcome since smoke stacks aren't found everywhere and are not cheap.
 

[Dayton]

What did you use for trigger/valve?

[Shdsteel]

I had to modify a 1.5" ball valve(its a huge thing!) and make it do the ball valve opened all at once. Did that by replacing the "internals" of the ball valve with other airflow parts. It works and opens smoother.

[Shdsteel]

Ok so since I will be moving, I don't want to finish this project unless I can get someone to buy it. I am willing to finish the howitzer before I leave, so PM me if interested.

[jdmsquadleader]

pics Damit

[Shdsteel]

I'll post some once I get home today. It would look very similar to the one in the video.

[Mooncruiser]

Okay, someone post a primer on making a air-power weapon like this?

[Shdsteel]

I was too lazy to.

[Shdsteel]

Again Ive made no further effort to finish it until now. If someone steps up wanting it I will finish it and will even buy and install the trailer part too.

[Mooncruiser]

Okay.. I'll fess up.. That thing gives me wood.

[Red Devil]

Okay.. I'll fess up.. That thing gives me wood.

Man that's WAAAY to much information!

[Shdsteel]

Length is about 6 1/2 feet minus the "flash hider". The end part would be drilled out to make exhaust ports for added realism. The blast shield and trailer part would be made of steel or aluminum. The barrel elevation adjustments would actually work so you could get an accurate firing measurement. The trailer would come from harbor freight and would be about 4 1/2 - 5 feet wide. The trailer would be able to be towed by any standard ball hitch. Imagine having that behind your car ha! As for the painting and all, a rust proof coat followed by a color of your choice.

[Major payne]

What material are you using for the barrel?

[Shdsteel]

Custom made barrel that I made from steel tubing. Fits the rockets perfectly.

[Major payne]

Nice, what the wieght on just the assembly pictured above?