Product Idea |

The Crossbow

54 comments

Last Updated . Click "Updates" above to see the latest.

1/4/2014- 200 supports! thank you so much, everybody!!!!
I have a YouTube channel where i review CUUSOO projects. Would you like to check it out? If you do, please make sure to subscribe, as it really helps my channel grow.

If you want one of your projects reviewed, email me at rfonseka97@gmail.com Thanks!

It's the ancient crossbow, re-modernized in Lego! This crossbow features a simple, but very efficient and effective mechanism. It has only around 700 pieces, but as you can see, it is truly life size. Here are the dimensions-
Length-56cm
Width(Of bow)-39cm
Height(From handle)-21cm
Weight-450g (1lb)
The crossbow shoots 5-hole technic beams(shown in red in the firing position and grey in the ammo boxes). Perhaps it would be better to have a soft-ended brick produced for safety reasons, it is so powerful! Here is the complete image of the crossbow.

The crossbow has the following features
1)Sturdy design-Crossbow has never broken or malfunctioned
2)Exceptional power-maximum range of around 60 feet
3)Remarkable accuracy- able to shoot down a minifigure from 6 metres away
4)Lightweight
5)Trigger mechanism
6)Weapon sights
7)Shoulder stock
8)Ammo boxes on both sides, capable of holding 3 Bolts each
The following picture shows a few of these features in detail.

----------------------------------Q and A's-----------------------------------
QUESTION- Isn't this very dangerous?
ANSWER- Despite its ability to shoot almost 60 feet, the low weight of the projectile means it does not have much damaging power. Even a shot from point-blank range will only sting a little bit.

QUESTION- How does this mechanism work?
ANSWER- pulling the trigger down turns a gear which pulls down an axle. As the axle is pulled down it releases the red bullet.

QUESTION- Another part of the danger factor is this crossbow's reliability. Does this weapon always function without a hitch?
ANSWER- Yes! Because of it's simple mechanism, I have never experienced any kind of malfunction or misfire.

I eagerly await your votes, appreciations, and criticisms.

Rfonseka87

Opens in a new window