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Post #805597 by TIKIGIKI on Thu, Sep 15, 2022 3:49 PM

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Now yes, I am aware that "pirate" stuff is somewhat problematic here, however this item is now part of my Tiki Bar, and causes much interest amongst the habitués. I found this at a weekend market, and at first thought it might be a fibreglass movie/stage prop, but was surprised at how very heavy it was. It's definitely solid metal.

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Okay, so now it needed a sailing ship type gun carriage to be able to be displayed properly. A bit of research on the net, few hours work with wood, some serious bashing with a chain for "weathering" and some wood stain and here's the finished product.

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For those of you wondering, yes it has been fired (long story!) and works well, although now that I live in town it is restricted to a little powder and fuse only. Impressive noise and smoke!