Trebuchet , Catapult and Siege Engine Illustrations Scenes of Siege Warfare
CrusadesSiege of a Mohammedan fortification during the crusades In the foreground is a bow powered catapult , or stone thrower , a cross between a giant crossbow and roman mangonel.To right is a hybrid trebuchet , a combination of the traction trebuchet and counterweight trebuchet. A traction trebuchet uses men, pulling on ropes attached to ... >> more
Medieval SiegeTrebuchets used for both offense and defense In the foreground is a horseman knocked from his mount by a large stone missile, purportedly from a trebuchet atop the castle wall.To the right is a bow powered catapult.To the left is a hinged counterweight trebuchet The view shows the block and tackle for gaining mechanical advantage when drawing the beam into the... >> more
Roman SiegeArrow throwing catapult Scene showing a torsion powered arrow shooting catapult crewed by roman soldiers and sheltered under a protective shed. This catapult , powered by a twisted skein of rope, or horse hair, is a... >> more
Trench WarfareGrenade catapult in World War I Photograph of French troopers using a spring, or compound spring powered catapult to hurl grenades across no man's land and into enemy trenches...>> more
Winter SiegeTrebuchets atop siege towers Scene depicting refugees in a defensive trench during a medieval winter siege. In the background are hinged counterweight trebuchets atop... >> more
Traction TrebuchetBesiegers employ a traction trebuchet Unlike the counterweight trebuchet, the traction trebuchet uses men, the traction crew, pulling on ropes attached to the short end of the trebuchet beam, as motive force. Lacking in range and projectile capacity, as compared to the larger... >> more
$75.00 Free Shipping U.S. Orders Only The trebuchet kit includes fully precut and drilled frame parts, pins and axles, sling cord and sewn pouch, projectiles and fully illustrated assembly and firing instructions. Unlike the flimsy, snap together plywood trebuchet kits, this all hardwood trebuchet kit does not require additional cutting, trimming or shaping. This DIY Trebuchet Kit requires only white carpenter's glue and a few bar clamps (not included) to assemble. Read More >
$299.00 Free Shipping U.S. Orders Only Inspired by the great war machines and siege catapults of Leonardo da Vinci , this all Red Oakhardwood trebuchet features an open counterweight cabinet for range and trajectory adjustment. Fire with an empty counterweight for indoor use, or add weight (nuts, bolts, scrap lead, iron or steel, sand, or small rocks not included) for increased range.Individually crafted from cabinet-grade red oak, the da Vinci Trebuchet stands 14 inches tall in the cocked position, 24 inches tall in the fired position and will hurl a projectile up to 60 feet. Includes six projectiles and fully illustrated instructions.Read More >
Trebuchet , Catapult and Siege Engine Illustrations Scenes of Siege Warfare
Trebuchet Kit Item #TK
The trebuchet kit includes fully precut and drilled frame parts, pins and axles, sling cord and sewn pouch, projectiles and fully illustrated assembly and firing instructions. Unlike the flimsy, snap together plywood trebuchet kits, this all hardwood trebuchet kit does not require additional cutting, trimming or shaping. This DIY Trebuchet Kit requires only white carpenter's glue and a few bar clamps (not included) to assemble. Read More >
daVinci Trebuchet Item # T4