3 oz Single Tennisball Stone Shot
Missle Construction Notes
Tennis ball shot:
Please note that the tennis ball in the West weighs three ounces. It is
constructed from a tennis ball + one ounce of weighting and electrical tape.
It smashes flat when stepped on due to drilling on three perpendicular axis.
It hits solidly enough for heavy fighters yet will not damage an unarmored
spectator, but it will smart a bit.
Construction:
Drill the ball through on each 90 degree axis with a 3/16 in drill bit.
( using a drill press works easiest.) Make a 2" cut without cutting through
any holes, to stuff the ball with the weight. Hot glue the cut shut after
stuffing. Wrap the tennisball with vinyl electrical tape starting at the north
pole around past the south pole and back to the north pole. Rotate the ball so
the tape just overlaps the prior pass at the equator. The drilled holes are
reopened with something sharp. The finished weight will be 3oz. Mark the shot
for ownership.
The one ounce of weighting is:
Use 1" thick open cell foam cut into 2" squares. Placed in the middle of this
is five #4 split shot lead fishing weights of the crimp on type, attached
to 20
lb test line. Arrainged like the 5 of spades card pattern then hot glue in
place.
The finished cube is stuffed into the tennis ball. RTV Silicone glue may be
used
as a subsititute for hot glue. Any glue that will stick to the tennisball and
not dry ridgid, may be used to seal the tennisball shut.
Please note that modifying a tennisball may not be allowed in some
kingdoms. Check with your kingdom marshal before using this shot in combat.
Lord Robert of Vinhold
Webbed and maintained by Morgan the Fellwalker (Max S Fellwalker fellwalker@home.com)
Deputy Earl Marshal for Combat Archery and Siege Warfare, Caid ......... Last updated on 11/4/98