Hi Guys - does anyone know what specifically these are? They are part of the battle-station equipment for each gun. I think it is a cask, and perhaps the barrel swab is the long handle?
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Soleil Royal by Heller - an Extensive Modification and Partial Scratch-Build by Hubac’s Historian
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Parts 149 appears to be water buckets with swabs in them, used for swabbing the barrel before reloading to prevent burning cinders remaining in the barrel from setting off the next powder charge. The bucket is of an older style used since the middle ages, tapered at the top, and very stable from tipping in a rolling deck. Parts 147 are racks holding cannon shot. Have you ever fired a cannon? Huge fun! We Americans have all the cool toys...
Original 1813 British swab bucket
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Hi Kurt! Thank you for that. I thought that’s what they might be. Now I know how to detail them.
I’ve never fired a cannon, but I have plenty of experience with flint long-rifles. Also great fun!
I’ve never fired a cannon, but I have plenty of experience with flint long-rifles. Also great fun!
Agree with Kurt! Here is how I modeled the bucket, cannon tools, and cannonball storage at 1:48 scale. One secured for sea and one run out, ready to fire.
Really nice battle station, Brad!