Matthew Hopkins 1,065 Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 (edited) ...........but the price is WAY, WAY over my budget, http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=422222918 oh well, looks as if I am going to have to stick with my pink flamingos and the ball on a pedestal. BTW; if you don't get the connection of Pink Flamingos with polka music, you obviously didn't grow up in NE Ohio in the 60s watching Ghoulardi. Edited June 16, 2014 by Matthew Hopkins 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patriot 7,197 Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 It is a cute little thing. A mockup would not be out of the question. PVC, aluminum and paint and it could get pretty close. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gunman1 1,753 Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Too Fat polka anyone Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matthew Hopkins 1,065 Posted June 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 (edited) Too Fat polka anyone sung by 2 great Clevelanders, Frankie Yankovic and Drew Carey https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGEsi6y0Ib4&list=PLB96B7F55CBF170C6 Edited June 16, 2014 by Matthew Hopkins Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akastormi 617 Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 I'm still looking for a set of these; 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gunman1 1,753 Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Too Fat polka anyone sung by 2 great Clevelanders, Frankie Yankovic and Drew Carey https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGEsi6y0Ib4&list=PLB96B7F55CBF170C6 I grew up just outside of Youngstown, in Trumble county, little town called Hubbard. Mostly Polocks, Greeks, and Italians, steel workers. I'll tell ya what, the food served at the local festivals was just out of this world.....wow. I do miss those festivals, the food, the music, the crazy, fun people. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SaigaKen 338 Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 No Reserve! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sccritterkiller 473 Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Just needs a sign in front of it that says "KEEP OFF THE GRASS!" 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
termite 463 Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 I"d LOVE to have that at the bottom of my driveway, down by the road, BUT, have it with motion detectors that would activate the turret, left and right, and the gun, up and down, to aim on what is approaching. THAT would be fun as hell. But there again, it doesn't shoot, so the "fun" factor would be lost real quick, and the crack heads would steal it and sell it for scrap, BUT, if it shot, now that would keep the roaches away. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spartacus 1,619 Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Buddy of mine had the pink flamingos in his yard. His crazy neighbor took his 12G and went pink flamingo hunting at the crack of dawn one Sunday morning. (probably just in from the bars) Pink plastic everywhere. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwelhse 1,285 Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 The neighbor across the street from my parents when I was in high school had a replica cannon in their front yard. This was in a residential neighborhood with mostly 1/2 acre lots. I used to think they were completely insane (I was later proved right). Now I would gladly put that in my front yard except someone would probably steal it for scrap metal! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
El Cabron 91 Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 I have a cannon in my front yard; wood and PVC pipe. Looks pretty good as you drive down the road. My wonderful bride bought it for me several years ago at a local fall festival. It goes well with my American flag, and the 1200 pound concrete elephant. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HB of CJ 1,263 Posted June 22, 2014 Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 FWIW, I had an old fire department buddy who was on the USS Chester during the first half of the WW2 in the Pacific. He told us some old stories, including bomb and torp hits that shook the ship so bad that it could break your ankles. He also claimed that if you were right behind the barrels of the 40mm "Pom Pom" gun you could sometimes see the actual shells going like bats out of hell. Now that would be cool. Yikes! Do not know if it is true or not. HB of CJ (old coot) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dad2142Dad 6,559 Posted June 22, 2014 Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 I'm still looking for a set of these; 375952_10151248581856340_404810126_n.jpg Not quite that big http://www.greatbigstuff.com/products/green-army-man Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mancat 2,368 Posted June 22, 2014 Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 the town where I grew up (Bremerton WA) was and still is a major Navy installation. during WWII it was a very real target for the Japanese, and there were AA installations all over town, air raid sirens, etc. there are still a handful of deactivated Bofors around town. used to play on them as kids. there are a few 5-inch gun installations in a city park, and I used to slide all the way to the muzzle and look down into the barrel, which for some reason wasn't capped. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scoutjoe 277 Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 Probably needs it to defend his parking spot in Midtown (seller is from Harrisburg, Pa) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JESS1344 508 Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 GUYS, THAT TRAILER LOOKS TOO DAMN FLIMSY TO TAKE THAT MUCH RECOIL, AT LEAST FOR VERY LONG. JESS1344 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwelhse 1,285 Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 (edited) the town where I grew up (Bremerton WA) was and still is a major Navy installation. during WWII it was a very real target for the Japanese, and there were AA installations all over town, air raid sirens, etc. there are still a handful of deactivated Bofors around town. used to play on them as kids. there are a few 5-inch gun installations in a city park, and I used to slide all the way to the muzzle and look down into the barrel, which for some reason wasn't capped. Until earlier this year an M-41 was stationed at a local park. As far as I know the barrel wasn't capped either and the entire thing was LOADED with bees. You couldn't get within 10 feet of the thing most days. Edited June 23, 2014 by Maxwelhse 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patriot 7,197 Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 How about this? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JESS1344 508 Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 PATRIOT, THAT'D LOOK BETTER IF BILL WAS RIDING HITLERY, AND HITLERY HAD A BRIDLE IN HER MOUTH, WHICH 'TANG WAS HOLDING. JUS' SAYIN'............. JESS1344 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RedChallenger 149 Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 I'm still looking for a set of these; 375952_10151248581856340_404810126_n.jpg That's awesome! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matthew Hopkins 1,065 Posted June 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 (edited) I'm still looking for a set of these; 375952_10151248581856340_404810126_n.jpg I don't know how much you're willing to pull the trigger; $$$$$$$$$$$, but for something like that; a life size statue, you would have to contact a business that makes custom molds, like the link below, and see if they can make a mold of it, then you can pour the concrete in it where you would want it on your property. I don't believe it's going to be cheap or within reason, but I could be wrong. only way to know is to contact companies that make custom statue mold and see for yourself. http://www.distinctivemolds.com/product_ideas.htm Edited June 24, 2014 by Matthew Hopkins Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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