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General => Collector's Corner => Topic started by: Wesley Myers on April 21, 2011, 18:03:54

Title: Catapult Towing
Post by: Wesley Myers on April 21, 2011, 18:03:54
Since the catapults have been designed with various holes on the front (see pic below), is there a way/harness/device to tow it?

Title: Re: Catapult Towing
Post by: bonniebeth on April 21, 2011, 18:19:04
It kind of looks like it might fit with this part: http://playmodb.org/cgi-bin/showpart.pl?partnum=30-61-0290 I don't think I have a catapult to look at though.
Title: Re: Catapult Towing
Post by: Wolf Knight on April 21, 2011, 18:36:02
i think bonnie is right... i'll dig for my catapults and let you know...
Title: Re: Catapult Towing
Post by: Elric on April 21, 2011, 18:38:35
You could use some string and hook it on a horse.  There is a harness for the wolf knight catapult but only wolves can hook up to it.  You can look in the database.  I think the bronze wolfs are like 4806 to 4812 or something like that.
Title: Re: Catapult Towing
Post by: Wesley Myers on April 22, 2011, 14:25:25
i think bonnie is right... i'll dig for my catapults and let you know...

Thanks you two. 

I look forward to finding out if it does fit and work.
Title: Re: Catapult Towing
Post by: Wesley Myers on April 22, 2011, 14:27:43
You could use some string and hook it on a horse.  There is a harness for the wolf knight catapult but only wolves can hook up to it.  You can look in the database.  I think the bronze wolfs are like 4806 to 4812 or something like that.

Yes, I could use some string.  However, Playmobil designed it this way - quite probably for future potentialities.  Just wish that since it has been in use for so long they would have made something for it and promo'd it as such.

That would be the logical reason for DS brochure items.
Title: Re: Catapult Towing
Post by: Wolf Knight on April 22, 2011, 15:40:27
Well, here's your answer Wesley  ;)

Brilliant Idea Bonnie!!!!  :)9 Now I'll have to go look for that part for all my 30 catapults!!!
Title: Re: Catapult Towing
Post by: bonniebeth on April 22, 2011, 17:28:58
It looks like you could also just hook one horse directly to it, maybe? Using those other two holes on the side?
Title: Re: Catapult Towing
Post by: Wesley Myers on April 22, 2011, 17:56:56
Well, here's your answer Wesley  ;)

Brilliant Idea Bonnie!!!!  :)9 Now I'll have to go look for that part for all my 30 catapults!!!

Cool!

Now does DS still have these ...

 :shhhh: *your catapult is put together wrong* :shhhh:
Title: Re: Catapult Towing
Post by: Wolf Knight on April 22, 2011, 19:54:26
It looks like you could also just hook one horse directly to it, maybe? Using those other two holes on the side?

Nope, can't e done, the harness does not fit in those holes and they can't be placed so widely because the neck harness is very ristrictive...


Cool!

Now does DS still have these ...

 :shhhh: *your catapult is put together wrong* :shhhh:

 :lol: :lol: :lol: I know... they are in retreat  :lol:

And I wonder about DS too...
Title: Re: Catapult Towing
Post by: playmofire on April 22, 2011, 22:03:16
You'll need ropes or chains from the two side holes to the bar for lateral stability.
Title: Re: Catapult Towing
Post by: Giorginetto on April 27, 2011, 12:12:35
The old type ( black in colour ) should work , i have used these with nuremberg cannons and other bits

http://playmodb.org/cgi-bin/showpart.pl?partnum=30-02-3800

http://playmodb.org/cgi-bin/showpart.pl?partnum=30-02-3810

Sir Wolf , i have 23 of these catapults, and about 15 of the roman ones, i think we should combine all these and create a rain of boulders to an opponents army  :love: :love: :love: :love: . all these catapults together would be quite a sight !!!!  :love: :love: :love: :love: :love:.. I need to buy some more, 22 aint enough right Sir Wolf ???  :wow: :wow: :wow: :wow: :wow: :wow: :wow: :wow: :wow:

 :loco: :loco: :loco: :loco: :loco:
Title: Re: Catapult Towing
Post by: Wolf Knight on April 27, 2011, 12:55:23
The old type ( black in colour ) should work , i have used these with nuremberg cannons and other bits

http://playmodb.org/cgi-bin/showpart.pl?partnum=30-02-3800

http://playmodb.org/cgi-bin/showpart.pl?partnum=30-02-3810


Nope, that won't work. These parts are made to be hooked on a narrow frame and they are not flexible to fit the wide frame of this catapult.
Title: Re: Catapult Towing
Post by: Giorginetto on April 27, 2011, 13:38:20
Nope, that won't work. These parts are made to be hooked on a narrow frame and they are not flexible to fit the wide frame of this catapult.

 :no: :no: :no: :no:

The difference is so small they do fit . I have tried that with success in the past . the ends of these clip nicely into the two holes of the catapult front section and voila !!! you got a catapult on wheels !!!!
Title: Re: Catapult Towing
Post by: Wolf Knight on April 27, 2011, 14:17:08
Well I was wrong about the wide frame and fexibility, but unless you want your catapults being towed on two weels, better cut off that small end the do not allow the front weels to touch the ground...
Title: Re: Catapult Towing
Post by: Giorginetto on April 27, 2011, 18:39:55
does it make a difference if yuo put these thingies upside down !!! Man, i hate having my den 60kn away, it sucks i dont have daily access to my collection, i am gonn ashort out that garage soon and bring it all in athens in my 100m2 garage !!!!

upside down , will this allow the front wheels to touch the ground ????
Title: Re: Catapult Towing
Post by: Wolf Knight on April 27, 2011, 19:02:46
upside down , will this allow the front wheels to touch the ground ????

nope, they dont sit at all on that position... its upside down you see and the black thingies are falling on the ground all thetime... unles you manage to customise a piece, the initial idea Bonnie had is the best solution.
Title: Re: Catapult Towing
Post by: Giorginetto on April 28, 2011, 07:03:32
nope, they dont sit at all on that position... its upside down you see and the black thingies are falling on the ground all thetime... unles you manage to customise a piece, the initial idea Bonnie had is the best solution.

Yeap, can always use klickies to pull these catapults instead of horses also   ;)

 :lol: :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: Catapult Towing
Post by: WarriorOfToys on April 28, 2011, 13:05:25
Yeap, can always use klickies to pull these catapults instead of horses also   ;)

 :lol: :lol: :lol:

That's what I do... >:D
Title: Re: Catapult Towing
Post by: Giorginetto on April 28, 2011, 15:12:50
That's what I do... >:D

same here , and there are klickies with whips around also  :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: Catapult Towing
Post by: WarriorOfToys on April 28, 2011, 15:56:32
Well, Unlike in the Kingdom of Krull, the peoples of Rutileo are very happy to help with the cause,
To defend their lands and their peoples, without such motivators as whips. :hmm:

 ;)
Title: Re: Catapult Towing
Post by: Giorginetto on April 28, 2011, 20:25:06
Well, Unlike in the Kingdom of Krull, the peoples of Rutileo are very happy to help with the cause,
To defend their lands and their peoples, without such motivators as whips. :hmm:

 ;)

Slaves pull them , not Krull's citizens ...  :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: Catapult Towing
Post by: bonniebeth on April 28, 2011, 20:26:20
Krull has slaves? :omg:
Title: Re: Catapult Towing
Post by: Giorginetto on April 28, 2011, 20:27:04
Krull has slaves? :omg:

 :no: :no: :no: :no: :no: :no: :no: :no: :no: :no: :no:

Title: Re: Catapult Towing
Post by: Rasputin on April 29, 2011, 14:36:23
Slaves pull them , not Krull's citizens ...  :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Who's kingdom do they come from   :eh?: I bet a lot of kingdoms would send a liberating army to help them see the light  :lol:
Title: Re: Catapult Towing
Post by: Wesley Myers on May 01, 2011, 04:49:34
Slaves pull them , not Krull's citizens ...  :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

You could use the new cavemen as the slaves.   ;D
Title: Re: Catapult Towing
Post by: Giorginetto on May 01, 2011, 11:03:05
Who's kingdom do they come from   :eh?: I bet a lot of kingdoms would send a liberating army to help them see the light  :lol:

Yellow Dragons.... :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: