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pzmcgwire · 06-12-2021, 07:14 AM

I envisioned more of a rolling shield/pavise handcart with a notch at the top to prop the crossbow on. rather than a permanently mounted crossbow, though one could be mounted with a swivel mount.

To protect only one person, it would fit through most doors, trundle down stairs, and be not heavier than a brawny paladin in plate mail to take down a shaft by rope.

Mount a battering ram on the front of the pavise and smash down a door.

Maybe the town guard "Swat" teams have this back at the keep.

Actually they do, these were called mantlets, search for wheeled mantlets and you'll see some nice medieval examples, and of course there is also a Lego version. https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-537...ntlet/#details

06-12-2021, 07:14 AM	#9
pzmcgwire Join Date: May 2018	Re: Crossbows I envisioned more of a rolling shield/pavise handcart with a notch at the top to prop the crossbow on. rather than a permanently mounted crossbow, though one could be mounted with a swivel mount. To protect only one person, it would fit through most doors, trundle down stairs, and be not heavier than a brawny paladin in plate mail to take down a shaft by rope. Mount a battering ram on the front of the pavise and smash down a door. Maybe the town guard "Swat" teams have this back at the keep. Actually they do, these were called mantlets, search for wheeled mantlets and you'll see some nice medieval examples, and of course there is also a Lego version. https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-537...ntlet/#details Last edited by pzmcgwire; 06-12-2021 at 07:31 AM.