Appearance and function match the final product, but is made with different manufacturing methods.

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Demonstrates the functionality of the final product, but looks different.

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Build your very own desktop catapult! These kits make a great 1:24 scale model or a fun office toy. Each kit comes with everything you need except a hammer and scissors. The parts are CNC machined to insure a precise fit. The baltic birch wood is sanded, stained, then laser cut. The brass pins and wheels are machined from solid brass.

Forget the glue!

These catapults are designed to be assembled without any glue. They utilize dowel pin and mortise joints for assembly. Simply match the pieces. Drive the brass pins in. Then snap together.

This picture shows a brass dowel pin. Below it is a mortise and tenon joint. No glue!

Small in size, big on power

While standing only 4 inches tall, these catapults can throw objects over 35 feet! Objects that weigh around 1 gram get launched the farthest. Heavier or lighter objects, like pennies and paper wads, can be launched up to 18 feet. Making these catapults perfect for office battles!

The design is based off Ralph Payne-Gallwey's drawings.(1848–1916)

Data is from a catapult that has been fully winded up.

Specs

1-2 hour assembly time

Utilizes dowel pin and mortise joints for assembly

no glue required

Can shoot up to 36ft

CNC machined solid brass parts

Laser cut Baltic birch

5" x 3.5" x 4.5" (L x W xH)

rope powered

Reward options

Pick how many catapults or trebuchets you want to get. When the project is over you will have the option to choose between a stained or unstained kit. (See pictures below)

Catapults:

Stained catapult

unstained catapult

Trebuchets (added on 1/3/18)

These are improved versions of the original Trebbers kit! To see specs/info on the original trebuchet kit go here. To see what has been improved go here.

Why $14,000?

I need $14,000 for machine upgrades, raw materials, and shipping. I also need to reach MOQ's on the CNC machined brass parts.

International backers:

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