Fascinations Fascinations Metal Earth Wild West Gatling Gun 3D Metal Model Kit

The Gatling gun is one of the best-known early rapid-fire spring loaded, hand cranked weapons, and a forerunner of the modern machine gun and rotary cannon. Invented by Richard Gatling, it saw occasional use by the Union forces during the American Civil War in the 1860s, which was the first time it was employed in combat. It was later used in numerous military conflicts, including the Boshin War, the Anglo-Zulu War, and the assault on San Juan Hill during the Spanish–American War.[4] It was also used by the Pennsylvania militia in episodes of the Great Railroad Strike of 1877, specifically in Pittsburgh.The Gatling gun's operation centered on a cyclic multi-barrel design which facilitated cooling and synchronized the firing-reloading sequence. Each barrel fired a single shot when it reached a certain point in the cycle, after which it ejected the spent cartridge, loaded a new round, and, in the process, allowed the barrel to cool. This configuration allowed higher rates of fire to be achieved without the barrels overheating.The Gatling gun was an early form of rotary cannon, and today modern rotary cannons are often referred to as Gatling guns.Superior detail in these do it yourself (DIY) models begin as two 4-inch steel sheets and, when completed, create a fabulous 3D miniature model. Easy to follow printed instructions included in every package. Build your entire collection today!Difficulty: Challenging - 2.5 Colored Metal Sheets. Fascinations Metal Earth - Wild West Gatling Gun 3D Metal Model Kit