Put it into a web search...there´s a couple of bits about it, mostly in French and virtually no pics.
This one is a big version..they appear to have been about twice the height of a man but I prefer big stone throwers. The range was apparently 180 meters with a 50kg shot and needed a crew of 8 to fire at a rate of 10 shots an hour.
Here´s a video of one firing. Thiers has a "running board" for the sling but some were just launched from the ground. The firing action looks pretty "violent", the counterweights wobbling all over the place.
superbe couillard ! très bien réalisé.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work, Paul!
ReplyDeleteStunning work Paul! Loved the video at the end, tres bon!
ReplyDeleteAmazing job Paul, you've put the lob back into lobbing!
ReplyDeleteFantastic work! Any plans to go into business? I'd buy at least 4 ;-)
ReplyDeletegreat stuff. I was wondering about the name but picture number 3 clarified things.
ReplyDeleteWow! The detail of your model is great. That thing in the video looks like it was terrifying from both ends.
ReplyDeleteYours is brillent (detailing fantastic) theirs is scarry!!
ReplyDeleteIan
Fantastic work Paul!!
ReplyDeleteGreat job on this model. How did you make the gears/sprockets? It looks as if this machine would actually work.
ReplyDeleteHow splendid.
ReplyDeleteNice!! :D
ReplyDeleteCracking model! Really impressed with the "Y" shape that you have made for the throwing arm
ReplyDeleteThat's exactly what I thought too!
DeleteGreat job!
A great job as always mate, but this one is better because you scratched it yourself - well done indeed!
ReplyDelete"great work"
ReplyDeleteI think that :
1- I know why this machine is called a "couillard": the two weight on the front of the engine are like "testicles" which is the "common" french word of "couilles" !!
2-I've seen one (and take a picture...)in real: I'll search in my computer!
I confirm for the pictures! with some more siege engines!
DeleteCool paul. I find it funny that such a machine is not often commented on
ReplyDeleteFantastic Paul!!
ReplyDeleteGreat build Paul!
ReplyDeleteGreetings
Peter
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