The Potato Cannon Experiment
(The kids’ account)

First of we looked up how to build a Potato–Cannon in the book “Backyard Ballistics” and got in the right frame of mind by cultivating a Bonsai Potato.

Then we did some calculations on how far the potato should fly:

We got the cameraman, Keith, over from England, to help us film it

(Keith calibrating the Potato-Cannon)

We checked if the Potato-Cannon was pointing at the target:

(Note: AMMO = Potatoes, TARGET = Snoopy)

After a tasty lunch and an afternoon sleep, we were ready to shoot a potato onto poor Snoopy.

1…2…3…BANG!!!

 

Snoopy… you shall be missed

It worked so well, that we now have bigger plans:

… and much, MUCH bigger plans!

For your viewing pleasure, we bring you this epic production:

 

Credits

  •  Director ……………………… Michael Salmony
  • Producer ……………….…… Michael Salmony
  •  Camera ………………………..… Keith Plunkett
  •  Father ………………..……… Michael Salmony
  •  Son ………………………….…… Philip Salmony
  • Grandson ………………..….. Chickly Salmony
  • Post Production ………… Michael Grözinger
  • Catering & Moral Suport .… Uschi Salmony
  • Flyer Production ……… Florentine Salmony

  • Reviews

“This is the best short movie ever!”
– The Daily Telegraph

“I am stunned to my pants!”
– The Sunday Times

  • Cameras Used:
  • – Sony Cybershot Dsc-P51
  • – Philips USB Webcam
  • With many thanks to:
  • – The Neighbours (who clapped when they heard the explosion)
  • – The Superglue
  • – The Squirel
  • – The Tree
  • – Bauhaus
  • – The Bomb Shelter

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