Comments on: Have Fun Storming The Castle

By: BBD

BBD — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 23:56:53 +0000

I had visions "Football in the groin" from the simpsons and John Cleese in The Holy Grail when they throw the cow over the wall. I was thinking in addition to the extra surgical tubing, you need to devise a way to crank the tension on the tubing incrementally, to vary the force and therefore distance. Make sure it goes to 11. I can't wait for the sequel. You could call it NukeButt, instead of Jackass, and then see who you could convince to stand in front of it voluntarily. (NukeDad) I'm thinking Johnny Knoxville would probably be up for that. A sequel will definitely be coming soon; once we get the Widow Maker back from school...2 to 3 weeks. Maybe we can figure out a way to liberate it sooner. BBDs last blog post..L-I-V-I-N

By: Tara R.

Tara R. — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 22:41:59 +0000

My son had to make a trebuchet (yeah, use that for Big Word Wednesday!) in one of his classes. It was a wicked looking weapon. He had to leave it at school. It could have been too much fun against our terrorist squirrels. (NukeDad) I can't wait to get this thing back! Lots of good ideas rolling in and NukeBoy1 and I have talked about some revisions. With any luck we'll be able to take the squirrels out while they're still in the tree. Tara R.s last blog post..A few of my favorite things

By: Momo Fali

Momo Fali — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:32:15 +0000

For a second, I thought they were going to launch NukeGirl.

(NukeDad) They thought about it, but then I reminded them that she has the memory of an elephant and the forgiveness of a suicide bomber.

By: matt

matt — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:36:38 +0000

Oh, duuuuuuuude. You GOTTA let me try it. I second Mr Lady’s opinion. Maybe after their asleep you can do a grown up sequel. There has to be a neighbor you don’t like around there, right?

Three words: Maple. Syrup. Balloons.

(NukeDad) Maple syrup balloons? Oh, man, that is just EVIL! Maybe we could mix some flour in there too. Talk about paint stripper!

By: tom

tom — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:36:17 +0000

Hey, if one surgical tube is good, two with twice the tension will be better. Also, a cinder block or two attached at the far end of the base will keep it stable. Then you can launch a dead squirrel across the street. Excellent work, on the catapult and the video. (NukeDad) I think there is definitely a sequel coming soon! There are some great, if not devious, suggestions coming in. toms last blog post..Evil Chicken

By: Weaselmomma

Weaselmomma — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 23:36:31 +0000

EXCELLENT DESIGN! If it had a heavier base, I bet you would get more hang time. The nuke kids are pretty awesome. (NukeDad) I think the hang time issue can be fixed by stopping the forward motion of the launch arm. Right now it stops at 90 degrees. We'll test that theory when we get it back. Look at me! Sounding all Engineery! Weaselmommas last blog post..Hot Wings, Beer and Cookie Dough

By: BusyDad

BusyDad — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 23:34:40 +0000

I'm sure the Death Star shared the same humble beginnings. Dream big, kids! (NukeDad) Some neighborhood rebel slime tried to stop us before we could finish, but the force wasn't with them. BusyDads last blog post..This is as close as we're going to get...

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 23:25:15 +0000

Sounds like more R and D was done on this project than what was done for the B1 bomber. Probably more accurate as well... (NukeDad) Oh, I think the B1 had a little more R&D. We did have fun researching it, though! Mikes last blog post..If You Give a Mouse a Cookie…

By: nonna

nonna — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 20:57:41 +0000

too funny. i like the "duh" commentary. i would also like to see a rotten egg shot at nukeDad or at least a crotch shot since you're silly enough to stand in the line of fire! (NukeDad) Yeah, not the brightest place to stand. I think it comes from my days as a javelin/shot put catcher. nonnas last blog post..nonna & the g-man at his first taste of the gulf of mexico

By: Mr Lady

Mr Lady — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 18:44:53 +0000

You need an egg, and a target. Like, say, Nukeboy2. When Tony Stark demo'd the Jericho, he didn't shoot it at bushes and little bunnies, you know. Redo. Eggs. Little sisters, perhaps? (NukeDad) Dude, you're relentless! I LOVE IT! I'll have to wait until he brings it back home from school. Oh, The Places We Will Go! I went all Dr. Suess there for a minute. Mr Ladys last blog post..Yesterday