How to Draw a Crossbow – Step-by-Step Historical Object Drawing for Kids

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Explore an interesting piece of history with Monkey Pen and learn how to draw a crossbow step by step using simple shapes and easy instructions.

Step 1: Draw a long arrow with a pointed tip. 

Step 2: Create the arrow feathers at the rear.

Step 3: Add the nock to the back of the arrow's feathers.

Step 4: Put a small sight on top of the nock.

Step 5: Add the front block with the bow holding.

Step 6: Draw a curved arm in the front.

Step 7: Draw another curved arm underneath.

Step 8: Draw vertical bands on either side of the arm.

Step 9: Make round shapes for the tips of the arm ends.

Step 10: Draw the body of the crossbow using vertical lines.

Step 11: Stretch the bowstring from one end of the arm to the other end.

Step 12: Make a handle below the crossbow.

Step 13: Shape the outside of the handle.

Step 14: Draw the inside edge of the handle.

Step 15: Draw a long guideline under the arrow.

Step 16: Make the stock at the rear.

Step 17: Draw the jagged edges of the stock.

Step 18: The inner edges of the stock are completed.

Step 19: Add the trigger under the body.

Step 20: A neat crossbow drawing is made.

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