Play Along Toys AOME LOTR Gondorian Catapult #48203 - Pt 4 Catapult

Play Along's Gondorian Catapult is a beautifully designed, highly detailed toy. There were so many things going n with it that I missed a couple of important details even after photographing the thing. There is only one shortcoming that I found: while the catapult has a pully system attached to the arm, there's no way to actually lower the basket so that it can be re-loaded.  

Ed

This diagram can be found on multiple sites.

This engraving shows a similar system to to the Gondorian catapult but shows two long poles placed in off-set holes in the roller used to lower the arm.

Courtesy: Project Gutenberg

This engraving shows winch handles attached to both ends of the roller.

Courtesy: Project Gutenberg

The catapult measures: 10" (25,4cm) L overall; Chassis 7.5" (19,05cm) L x 4.25" (10,79cm) W x 6.25" (15,87cm) H.

Ed

There are two means of firing the catapult.

1) Hitting this strike plate

2) Pulling back on this lever

Tim-Mee 65mm Air Force Figures - Pt 5 Pose 4

When I see a dramatic pose like this, the first thing that comes to mind is an in-flight emergency and he's pointing to a bird (aka airplane) in trouble. Generally speaking you wouldn't see guys like this just standing around the flightline, but he may be tower personnel and may be standing on the perimeter walkway around the tower or, because he's got his cover (hat) on, he may be at ground level.

Ed

Play Along Toys AOME LOTR Gondorian Catapult #48203 - Pt 3 Pose 2

The second of two poses that came with the Gondorian Catapult. This guy is wielding the heavy wooden mallet used to trigger the catapult. There's an extra spear thrown in the set in case one wants to use the figures in a different scenario.

Ed