ugsduck Posted October 15, 2009 Report Posted October 15, 2009 This will not be a tutorial as I am the one being self tutored as this is my first attempt at making a wooden model. Neither will it be a precise Work in Progress as I am not going to show every little thing I do. Rather (given my inexperience) it will be a "Phew-managed to get that bit done OK" type of thing Long, long ago when I was a kid there were Hundreds of Romany Caravans of all shapes and sizes to be seen around the UK. Now, sadly, there are but a handful left as the "New World Travellers" prefer the over modernised plastic caravans full of the latest techs. I spotted the plans for this project at Hobbies of Dereham and decided to give it a go. The idea is that I learn how the undercarriage(?) and shafts are constructed and built so that I can then use that knowledge to build other "Olde Worlde" horseless carriages. The pics show the work done on the carcass at the moment. The stripwood is obeche left natural for contrast and the panels are Tulip wood with a Mahogany woodstain (In the UK it is very difficult to obtain small quantities of Magonany more than 6" in size). The gold pins are for decoration only as the stripwood is glued on. They are actually brass round headed pins of 7mm. The dimensions of the carcass are 11" x 8" x 7". The shafts will add another 8" to the length. In the pic the mobile is there for scale purposes. Here we go with the pics:- The next stage is to make and fit a half door (Bottom half only), curtains, the rack at the rear and the domed roof.... wish me luck Cheers Keith Quote
Firedkm Posted October 15, 2009 Report Posted October 15, 2009 Looking good Keith. Keep up the great work Quote
Travis Posted October 15, 2009 Report Posted October 15, 2009 Oh, wow. What a beautiful start! I can't wait to see this one coming together. Good job so far! Keep em comin'! Quote
shadylady0447 Posted October 16, 2009 Report Posted October 16, 2009 Keith, you are doing a beautiful job. I'm curious about the fancy work around the door. Is is scolled or painted? I remember watching a movie that had these wagons in it. They were all painted in bright color and were very pretty. I can't wait to see more pics as you progress. Quote
ugsduck Posted October 16, 2009 Author Report Posted October 16, 2009 Thank you Dale and Travis - all encouragement is greatly appreciated Sue - Thank you. I have to report that the decorations are simply carefully applied decals. This is really a learning prototype for me. The priority being teaching myself by trial and error how to work with wood. All models I have done in the past were either preformed plastic models or scratch built with foamboard, card etc. This medium presents its own unique problems for me and I am having to reinvent the wheel in places. After this I want to do scratch built Romany Caravans and traditional Canal Narrowboats of various types. These were/are all traditionally gaily decorated. I will do those in a larger scale (this model is approx 1/12). That will allow me to paint or scroll the decorations as the details will be larger. I am almost at a crucial stage now - The making and fitting of the Underparts and Shafts. Unfortunately the plans are not too clear as to how things like "Bolsters", "Hounds", "discs" etc are put together so I will have to wing it a little. It will probably become clearer once the parts have been cut and shaped. Future Models will be fully furnished inside too in the traditional style. This has a "lift off" roof but Wifey (Pam) has knobbled it for putting sewing stuff in. I have to indulge her as I need things like a router table for Xmess Thanks for Looking all Keith Quote
ugsduck Posted October 16, 2009 Author Report Posted October 16, 2009 Carcass is almost finished:- Rear showing the Hayrack Side view, roof and hayrack Front view showing door and padded seats Quote
shadylady0447 Posted October 16, 2009 Report Posted October 16, 2009 Keith, the new progress pics are great. If keeping the wife happy gets you new toys then by all means indulge her! I wouldn't know where to begin on the undercarriage parts so good luck with that. You're doing a beautiful job so far. Love the Red Dragon sign, too! Quote
Firedkm Posted October 16, 2009 Report Posted October 16, 2009 Keith if you keep the wife happy she will keep you happy! Progress pictures look great Quote
ugsduck Posted October 16, 2009 Author Report Posted October 16, 2009 Sue: Thanks. Found the red Dragon sign in my "it will come in handy some day" box. Must have been there for years just waiting for a job to come along Dale: hee hee Yep found that out long ago and it works a treat. Mind you Pam (Wifey) works on the same principles too so life is great Cheers Keith Quote
BuLLdoGG Posted November 2, 2009 Report Posted November 2, 2009 Gr8 looking work thx for sharing Quote
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