We Went to Delaware...
Posted Dec 31, 2008 by Matt | Tags: news
Long time, no update. We did in fact pack up Medieval Postal Service and head down to compete at the 2008 World Championships of Punkin' Chunkin'. We did not get the chance to launch any 8+ pound projectiles before heading down, and so had to wing it for the competition. Despite a few design flaws that reared their head (some of which we already knew about), we managed to place 7th, shooting a solid 686.79 feet on the second day of competition. Oh, and what type of trebuchet was this mystery machine? The most efficient style developed to date, a Floating Arm King Arthur. Our longest shot was with only 400 pounds of counterweight, and we designed for 600 pounds. Once we get the design flaws worked out this winter and spring, we are going to try to break 1200 feet next year. Originally we were trying for 1000, but based on what we have seen from this machine so far, 1200 is also very possible, and perhaps even more.
More information on our activities in Delaware will be coming soon, but in the meantime there are a number of other things now available to view. First there are lots of pictures of Medieval Postal Service, from its construction, and there is a report about the design and construction process of this machine. Also, we have gotten over 70 pictures from the 2008 World Championships of Punkin' Chunkin' uploaded, and we will probably be adding some more in the future. The ones there are only the ones Matt took, there are others. And lastly, there is an informational page about Medieval Postal Service and the unique aspects that pertain to it. Enjoy all the content!
