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G'day all,
Just came across these photo's.
My grandson had a project for school last year, make something the Romans used. He came to pop with his problem and the idea of of a trireme, I talked him out of that as a ship with 3 rows of oars, had is ambitions and mine mixed up with his abilities, especially as he had conveniently forgotten all about the project until Saturday and it was due Monday morning.
We decided on a ballista.
I have short video somewhere. when I find it I'll post it.
 

 

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52 minutes ago, RabidAlien said:

Love it!!!  Weren't these known as "Scorpions" by the Romans?

We found both terms used, not sure if "Ballista" is a term used for all of these type of weapons, or not.
It was a lot of fun to make, I think Pop had more fun than Griffin. ;)

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