The 1 Inch catapult

This picture shows the completed catapult.

The most difficult part, which wasn't very difficult at all, was drilling the hole for he swing arm pivot.

A toothpick goes in the hole and rotates smoothly so the swing arm can pivot. After this I just need to glue the pivot down to the base of the catapult then cut a small length of rubber band and hot glue that down.

I made this catapult for a stop motion animation project where I had to duplicate my arts and crafts room and that meant I had to have a miniature catapult! The catapult is in this video:

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1. Make the Table Top Troll Catapult Home and materials requred
2. Begin assembly of the sides and base
3. Assemble the catapult firing arm
4. Complete the assemblly and finish by painting
5. Video of this catapult firing
6. Books/Medieval store
7. DVD's Documentaries about siege engines
8. Free Catapult Plan

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