Ballista. With Ballista Bolt

This item is part of the “Punic Wars: Hannibal at the Gates” collection. Roman Republic Faction

The Roman ballista was a torsion-powered siege engine used to launch large bolts, arrows, or stones with high precision. Unlike a standard bow, it relied on the energy stored in twisted skeins of animal sinew or hair rather than the flex of its arms.

Core Features
-Mechanism: Power was derived from two vertical torsion springs made of twisted rope or sinew. Two wooden arms were inserted into these skeins and connected by a bowstring.
-Operation: A winch and ratchet system pulled the bowstring back into a locked position. Once a bolt or stone was loaded onto the slider, a trigger released the tension, snapping the arms forward.
-Projectiles: It fired heavy iron-tipped bolts or spherical stone balls. Standard stone projectiles could weigh up to 60 pounds.
-Performance: The largest machines could reach distances of over 500 yards (460 m). Some specialized versions, like the Ballista Fulminalis, reportedly reached even greater distances. 

Ideal for games like HAIL CAESAR, SAGA and other wargames.

This set contains 2 Miniatures, Ballista & base. Ideal for games like SAGA and other wargames.

Produced by Tofer's Miniatures
The model was designed by Gadgetworks