Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2004 12:19:47 -0500
Subject: Re: PUPT: Re: Need shooting cannon effect
From: Christopher Hudert <heyhoot-AT-mindspring.com>


on 3/11/04 10:32 AM, Michael Nelson at mail-AT-magicalmoonshine.org wrote:

>> I need some pyrotechnic advice.  I am doing a humorous version of Mutiny
>> on the Bounty and want to have the Bounty fire a cannon shot (a purely
>> gratuitous effect) towards the audience.  The Bounty I am using is rather
>> small (about 14 inches long total) and I am estimating that the barrel of
>> the cannon should be about 1/8 inch (I have some 1/8 inch brass tubing, if
>> that is useful.)  Any suggestions as to where to get information on such
>> tiny explosions, or have any of you had experience with this?
>> Thank you in advance for any suggestions.
>> Michael Nelson
>> 
1/8" I.D.? That's pretty small - roughly twice the size of the average
pencil lead and less than 1/2 the size of a pen or pencil. Brass tubing
would work great in this case and you could use some of the same things
recommended for Diane and her dragon. If this in your usual style of
performing, I imagine you will have a hand on the Bounty and would be able
to tap a small bladder or bulb to create the air needed to blow a puff of
smoke from the cannon.

Christopher



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