6-Pdr. Field Gun 1841

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This is the 6-pounder field gun of 1841 as used in the American Civil War. I attempted to model it with accuracy, but some parts had to be slightly altered to make them printable. The scale is approximately 1:12, allowing you to use the same wheels for the "Cannon from Castle of Buedingen" found on Thingiverse at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2546674. If you prefer to print the wheels as a single piece, consider using the Remix uploaded by "Intrudermax": https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2812424. The drawing below was used as a template: [Image source: static1.squarespace.com/static/514f16d0e4b0d4d5c3e33ba0/t/515b2bf6e4b0802697201f5e/1364929529935/Piece-side.jpeg?format=1500w] For additional historical context, visit https://www.militaryfactory.com/armor/detail.asp?armor_id=660. To complete this project, you will need the following materials: - A 3 mm x 190mm brass shaft for the axle. Flatten the ends with a hammer and drill a 1.5 mm hole. - Nails and needles to secure the fittings. - Three M3 x 40mm threaded rods to attach the cheeks. - One M3 x 18mm threaded rod for the elevator. - One M3 x 22mm threaded rod to attach the stock. - Four M2 x 10mm threaded rods with nuts and washers to support the underside of the cheeks. If using metal hexagonal nuts, blacken them by heating and filing the M3 rectangular portion if possible.