Siege Mantlet (scratch built)

[Paul]

Or for the battlefield.

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Gunners from Orions Seige troops, Strelets Medieval Levy II and the Serpentine from Zvezda´s Medieval Field powder artillery.​

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READY!...STEADY!........​

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........................PEEK A BOO!​

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The door and side supports made from bits of Balsawood. The hooks on the back of the door made with bits of wire.​

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The hinges are made using theink tube from a biro which is then wrapped in cardboard. When it´s completely dry and painted the plastic rings can be pushed out . This made them a perfect fit for a cocktail sick which connects all 4 hinges together, allowing the outside hinges to be glued which holds the toothpick firmly in place.​

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