Roman Onager

A Roman Onager is a torsion-powered weapon similar to that of a catapult used in Ancient Rome. This particular model uses a sling bucket to launch the included clay balls up to 4.5 metres across the room! The original version used by the Roman Army had a strong recoil kick when fired. Now's your chance to compare the two designs! There's no cutting required, simply use the holes and dowels provided to assemble each laser-cut wooden piece! Your kit includes: 13 Pre-cut machined wooden pieces, 5 wooden stoppers and 9 die-cut wooden pieces 19 Wooden dowels, 2 screw eyes, 2 pieces of tension string and a felt pad A leatherette sling, clay to make 5 clay balls, non-toxic wood glue, sandpaper and easy instructions. Approximate assembly time: 1 hour. Assembled dimensions: Approximately 28cm x 40cm. Suitable for beginner model makers - recommended for ages 14 and up. Read more at: https://www.coolthings.com.au/roman-onager

A working Roman catapult in wood, powered by twisted cord. The build is the project; the launching afterwards is the reward, and the physics comes free.