Hi GrahameIf you can't buy one then make it eh John, I'm very much looking forward to seeing this scratch build progress, nicely done so far.
Always a nice subject in my eyes and adds to the overall layout scene too.
Are you going to attempt a scratch build of the wheels or do you have some to use already and have you sourced a decent horse to harness it to ?
One more question if I may, how have you managed to create the curves to the roof and base, do you think that they will remain that way ? ( Hopefully yes ! )
I'm considering a suitable GW version but my material stocks are currently low.....humph !
G
I did toy with the idea of making it with the back doors openIf you can't buy one then make it eh John, I'm very much looking forward to seeing this scratch build progress, nicely done so far.
Always a nice subject in my eyes and adds to the overall layout scene too.
Are you going to attempt a scratch build of the wheels or do you have some to use already and have you sourced a decent horse to harness it to ?
One more question if I may, how have you managed to create the curves to the roof and base, do you think that they will remain that way ? ( Hopefully yes ! )
I'm considering a suitable GW version but my material stocks are currently low.....humph !
G
try cocktail sticks for the spindles on the wheels
John
Hi GrahameThat's an interesting thought, how do they scale up to the drawing ?
If you do use them maybe cut out a small temporary jig to hold them in place as you glue each one to the wheel hub / rim.
G
Hi SimonAs I said, just for fun, after a visit from Cap’n C, we have some 4’ wheel rims, some spokes and some hub bits.
1mm greyboard, spokes are 0.7 less the kerf, I’d guess around 0.5 wide, I won’t be trying to round them!
Two wheels assembled with hubs and a ring either side, two that didn’t cut cleanly and four that I’ve yet to play with.
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I think they look suitably delicate, though cutting tyre rings from something thinner might be better, 3mm is perhaps a little thick.
Atb
Simon
As I said, just for fun, after a visit from Cap’n C, we have some 4’ wheel rims, some spokes and some hub bits.
1mm greyboard, spokes are 0.7 less the kerf, I’d guess around 0.5 wide, I won’t be trying to round them!
Two wheels assembled with hubs and a ring either side, two that didn’t cut cleanly and four that I’ve yet to play with.
View attachment 123237
I think they look suitably delicate, though cutting tyre rings from something thinner might be better, 3mm is perhaps a little thick.
Atb
Simon