So, a while back I was talking about building one of these;
Or something like it. Well, I have the wheels, the gun shield, the carriage frame and my choice between a gardner, nordenfelt or gatling gun. Before I begin assembling it I was hoping to get tips on a couple of things.
First, how does the front wheel connect to the carriage? It's kind of hard to tell for sure in the picture. It looks like it's attached by a metal rod that's been twisted into a spring. It then appears that it is steered by pulling a lever. Seems a bit flimsy to me.
Second, can anyone recommend some siting figures that I can us as riders? I imagine that WWII miniatures would be the most readily available. I'd have to modify and head swap them for a more Victorian flavor, of course. I still haven't decided if this will be a French, German or British machine.
Thanks for any help!