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Is that a dead horse under the weight? --Moose Hole 19:12, 20 June 2008 (UTC)
- It certainly would seem so. That would be the intended projectile, and an unintended bonus of using this particular source image in my slapdash diagram. --James. 19:36, 20 June 2008 (UTC)
- Ah, I didn't realize that was the projectile. I have a model trebuchet (about 1 foot length) and the sling is the length of L5, but the payload lies under the fulcrum since the sling is doubled over pre-firing. -- Moose Hole 19:55, 20 June 2008 (UTC)
- Well, again, this is only my assumption. Just as I assume that this diagram's illustrator had some understanding of perspective and as I assume that they would be humane enough in the dark ages to only use pre-dead ammunition in a time of war. --James. 20:17, 20 June 2008 (UTC)
- I'm not sure about humanity, but it makes sense to be sure that the horse is dead before firing, otherwise it might struggle free and you'll have to set the thing up again. Also it would be cool if they set the horse on fire before firing. -- Moose Hole 20:24, 20 June 2008 (UTC)
- I can think of no suitable reply to the pun in your last summary; but rest assured, you will be summarily punished for the witticism. --James. 01:38, 21 June 2008 (UTC)
- After asking for opinions, I believe the horse is supposed to be diseased, and is not intended to break castle walls. -- Moose Hole 04:31, 23 June 2008 (UTC)
- I'm not sure about humanity, but it makes sense to be sure that the horse is dead before firing, otherwise it might struggle free and you'll have to set the thing up again. Also it would be cool if they set the horse on fire before firing. -- Moose Hole 20:24, 20 June 2008 (UTC)
- Well, again, this is only my assumption. Just as I assume that this diagram's illustrator had some understanding of perspective and as I assume that they would be humane enough in the dark ages to only use pre-dead ammunition in a time of war. --James. 20:17, 20 June 2008 (UTC)
- Ah, I didn't realize that was the projectile. I have a model trebuchet (about 1 foot length) and the sling is the length of L5, but the payload lies under the fulcrum since the sling is doubled over pre-firing. -- Moose Hole 19:55, 20 June 2008 (UTC)
