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Well on with the show: I gave the main box a base gray coat. Then I went length wise with the brush following the grain and painted a light tan wood color. I increased the depth and color of the wood and I started on the seating arrangement. |
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The Carriage
So far, this build is coming along nicely. Gave it the final color for the body using acrylic colors.
With paper clip wire, I made the dash board railing. For the back supports I used a laminated slat instead of the wire. The laminated slats gave it better support. |
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Finishing up on the box. Added the seat railings and painted the seats. The tail gate is movable.
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I guess a top shot would be out of the question:D:D:D in continuation of the build process. Constructed the base for the leaf spring attachment. Laminated a beam from a laminate 6X. Then cut out the axle holder. I used a dowel for the axles and glued them to the bottom. The clips go over the dowel and keeps it centered until the glue has set. Then I used the chassis guide to center and place the axles in the correct position. Last edited by rickstef; 08-26-2009 at 08:47 AM. Reason: add photos. |
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The Carriage
Here is an update on the build.
Cut the wire for the chassis support and used the guide for placement. Painted the chassis with the wood acrylic color. Painted the metal fittings. |
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This is really beautiful work.
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Great thread - I have been wanting to build a stagecoach circa 1870's - 80's. Haven't found any drawings yet. Great work - My grandfather ran a Freight Wagon in the early 1900's here in Idaho, plan on doing that eventually.
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Thank you rmks:
The making of the main leaf spring suspension. I did not have my camera for this but I will do a tutorial on the leaf springs later. The rear suspension was done the same as in the buggy build. The main leaf suspension was done by making a form for the leafs. There is no metal support in this. The lamination and the glue made it very sturdy and it actually works! it bends and bounces under gentle pressure. The model is almost done just the details are left, like the brake system and a few small things. I will probably do a cushion but not as intricate as in the Stage Coach or in the Buggy. See you all next posting. |
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Thanks for the kind words. I made the Stage coach from a lot of drawings and photographs, The majority of the photos were from the Franklin Mint. Their version had the two small windows next to the doors. The version was the smaller version, mine was the larger version but with the same chassis and outline. The plans are incomplete, due to that I made a lot of changes as I built it and did not transferred them to the plans, but I do have the main parts drawn. This buckboard version is made from one single picture and it is really coming out pretty good. The photos are good but it looks better in real time. There is just a little bit more to go. Enjoy the build |
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