Minigun for BBB 2016?

[Tony]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jGN08w8MJo

[Julian]

Looks good.

I had the thought of an airbag cannon ... large tube, end blocked, air bag as a charge and football for projectile.

[oakwoodtv]

Looks good.

I had the thought of an airbag cannon ... large tube, end blocked, air bag as a charge and football for projectile.

Have about 30 air bags with what looks like a c02 charge they will be perfect.

[Jamesrl]

I was thinking about building a vacuum cannon.

[Julian]

Going to need a target for this artillery  ...  I volunteer Head Womble!

[Jamesrl]

Going to need a target for this artillery  ...  I volunteer Head Womble!

Obviously, before or after the airbag ride?

I'm bringing some rope this year, that little fecker is gonna get his comeuppance once and for all.

[Julian]

I was thinking about building a vacuum cannon.

Wow, a good collection and still another 6 months to go!

[Julian]

Going to need a target for this artillery  ...  I volunteer Head Womble!

Obviously, before or after the airbag rid?

I'm bringing some rope this year, that little fecker is gonna get his comeuppance once and for all.

Oh dear ... a grope on a rope.

[oakwoodtv]

had a chat to a mate and can get a six or seven foot length of yellow gas pipe thick wall need to know the
diameter of suggested projectile I can see a plan combining up. 

[Jamesrl]

had a chat to a mate and can get a six or seven foot length of yellow gas pipe thick wall need to know the
diameter of suggested projectile I can see a plan combining up.

Big enough for a mangey womble.

[Julian]

had a chat to a mate and can get a six or seven foot length of yellow gas pipe thick wall need to know the
diameter of suggested projectile I can see a plan combining up.

Great minds ... that was the exact pipe I was thinking about (nice thick wall) but didn't have a source other than stopping at some road works with a big saw!

Would it be better to look at the design the other way round in that there must be a limited selection of pipe sizes, but many ball diameters?  I'm happy to donate a couple of balls to the project.

This from the interweb.  I think "proper" balls may be a pit pricy and they seem to have a range of circumfrances.  Cheapo plastic balls would probably fit the bill ...

Size 3

Size 3 balls are the smallest balls and are generally used for children under the age of 8
These balls are generally 23-24 inches in circumference and weigh between 11-12 ounces
Size 4

Size 4 balls are used for players between the ages of 8-12
Size 4 balls weigh between 12-13 ounces and have a circumference of 25-26 inches
Size 5

This is the international standard match ball for all ages 12 and older, including all adult play
The size 5 ball weighs between 14-16 ounces with a circumference of 27-28 inches

[Julian]

There you go, size 5, 1£ a shot and some really pretty colours ...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-EDITION-2016-WORLD-CUP-CHAMPIONS-PREMIER-SOCCER-FOOTBALL-MATCH-BALL-SIZE-5-/281816180411?var=&hash=item419d8da6bb:m:mZ3qbj6I0UWk9Pb3DxL9PYA




Size 5 would need an 8.5" - 9" pipe if I've got my sums right.  Might be better to go a little bigger as we won't be relying on an air tight fit.

[therecklessengineer]

You could always go with a smaller ball or projectile and use a sabot. Expanding foam should do the trick. It might stick to the womble's fur though...

[Head Womble]

had a chat to a mate and can get a six or seven foot length of yellow gas pipe thick wall need to know the
diameter of suggested projectile I can see a plan combining up.

Big enough for a mangey womble.

I haven't got mange, the medication worked a treat.

[Head Womble]

You could always go with a smaller ball or projectile and use a sabot. Expanding foam should do the trick. It might stick to the womble's fur though...

Umm, I learnt a long time ago that next time a bear asks me if shit stick to my fur, I need to say no.