I gathered information on cannon details from various sources and used a large amount of information from cannons currently at Gettysburg Battlefield.

Clicking on each picture below will take you to a larger one.

The size is 12" high by 14" wide by 24" long

Project start

Diagrams and photos

The wheel - Part 1

The wheel - Part 2

The wheel - Part 3

The wheel - Part 4

Wheels, axle, and washers primed and ready for paint


Cardboard Layout of approximate size and shape


Stock, cheeks, axel box, and washers primed and ready for paint

The "Cannon" - Parts

The Cannon - assembled and painted

Wheel Group ready for assembly

Cannon Group ready for assembly

Finished - Part 1

Finished - Part 1

Finished - Part 3

Finished - Part 4

A closeup showing sponge, rear sponge hook, rope, and chains.