How to Draw a Catapult – Easy Step-by-Step Medieval Drawing for Kids

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Travel back to the age of castles with Monkey Pen and learn how to draw a catapult step by step using simple shapes and easy building techniques.

Step 1: First, draw small circles separated by thin vertical lines in the centre. This forms the centre portion of the wheels.

Step 2: Around each circle, make a slightly larger oval.

Step 3: Add a curved line behind each oval for thicker wheels.

Step 4: Connect the wheels with a wooden base using long, sloping lines.

Step 5: Include a small wooden block ahead of the base.

Step 6: Extend a tall vertical support above.

Step 7: Make the other side of the vertical support.

Step 8: On the upper side of the vertical support, draw a small circle.

Step 9: Beneath the vertical support, create an angled support.

Step 10: Make the other side of the wooden base using short, discontinuous lines.

Step 11: Build a rope from the top support to the base.

Step 12: Extend the wooden base towards the back.

Step 13: At the end of the wooden base, construct a small square block above which follows a short line.

Step 14: Above the rear wooden base, form a narrow arch-shaped support.

Step 15: Make a cylindrical shape wrapped by curved lines for the winding drum.

Step 16: Around the winding drum, the frame is built.

Step 17: Add the winding wheel on the other side.

Step 18: Attach a turning handle.

Step 19: Add a second tall support behind the turning handle.

Step 20: At the top of the first support, add a few curved bands.

Step 21: Make another set of curved bands on the opposite side and connect the two using a horizontal beam.

Step 22: Complete the second support with a vertical line.

Step 23: Draw a big oval slightly above, on the right side, for the spoon.

Step 24: Form a coil shape to increase the thickness of the spoon.

Step 25: Extend horizontal lines behind the spoon for the arms.

Step 26: Extend thicker arms behind.

Step 27: Make thick rope to cover the arms.

Step 28: Complete the arms at the back.

Step 29: Add a vertical support at the front.

Step 30: Build the lower support beam.

Step 31: Include a few bolts on the wooden frame.

Step 32: Beside the catapult, include a few round stones.

Step 33: Draw short vertical and horizontal lines on the wooden parts to show the grain details.

Step 34: Don’t forget to add details on the wheels.

Step 35: Place tiny dots inside the stones to indicate texture marks.

Step 36: Thus, a dynamic catapult is built.

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