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#1 ·
Another toy BullDozer

Been playing with another wood toy project.
Bought and down loaded the plans for the Bull Dozer from Wood Store Net.
I was looking at the High Gear Dozer from Toys and Joys but you have to order the plans which is fine but I wanted to get started now not two weeks from now.

Well here's what I've got done so far.
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Now I'm going to start at the Beginning. LOL
I'm building with Walnut I found while scrounging and Mahogany from a bed also found lumber.
The plans show a flat blade for the front but as I'm doing with a lot of this build I'm taking ideas from the Toys and Joys pictures and making this a little more of a show toy and not a kids play toy.
So I'm cutting out the center of the blade to make it more real to life.

To make the blade I clamped my sliding fence down and just tacked a angled fence to get the cut.
Fast and easy.
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Once I get working I forget to take pictures, and I jump around a lot.
While the blades glued up and drying I worked on the base and as it was drying I built the cabin.
It's pretty cool in my shop so the glue is taking a lot longer to dry.
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Now a little work on the cabin.
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I added the radiator because after I got the base and engine compartment built and started sanding it a large screw hole showed its ugly face so had to come up with a work around or start over, hey I love a good radiator so why not.

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I used store bought wheels they look so much better.
The plans called for 1" wheels down below but Hobby Lobby didn't have any so I got 1 1/2" and made a jig and sanded them down to fit.
I hated to have to make the jig but once it was made the job went really fast and their all just right plus now I have the jig to make my own wheels if I need to.
The more I look at it the better the 1" wheels look.
The stock wheels would have looked like the bigger wheels these look different like their supposed to be there. lol

I would have loved to build the real tracks for this build like on the T&Y build but we'll save that for next time.
I still may buy the T&Y plans mainly for the tracks setup.

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That's all for now thanks for looking in.
 

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#1,973 ·
Mag Wheel Making Jig

After seeing Bushmasters jig making it got me wanting to rethink my mag wheel making jig
and this is what I came up with, and I must say it's much faster and safer to boot.
Wheel Tire Automotive tire Motor vehicle Tread


Using and indexer makes this job so much easier and really a no brainier from now on, just make up your mind how many spokes you want and jig it up.
For even # holes at least. LOL

First I made up some hole blanks, don't cut them all the way through just enough to have a center hole and the out line for the wheels.
I could have drawn them out but this is faster for me.
I also didn't drill the center holes all the way through for this project.
Doing it this way there's no worry's about them getting out of round ,which I would tend to do if I did this by hand. [Getting in a hurry]

That's what I love about this jig, before I had to mark where the center hole would be and then for the spokes and the marks I made were not perfect, now mark them with the hole saw place on the jig and everything is just right.

Oo! and one more tip always make one extra of your parts [wheel hub in this case] so if and when you want to make some more you just place the part on the jig and use it to set the jig up for the new parts no measuring needed.

When mass producing something, anything you can do to have less steps or make simpler the better.
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This is my indexer for 40 holes but I only need six and you can see where I put marks on the plywood for the holes I need.
I have a plywood base butted up to the fence , I drilled a 1/4" hole, some where near the center and add a 1/4" dowel, you can see it coming up throw the indexer.
Next I slide the indexer and base over till I can drill a hole in one of the 40 holes, this lines the two holes up. Not really needed to be in line but sometime down the road it could help with another project.

This hole will be used for finding you six spokes and needs to be where ever the indexer needs it.
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Now we need to decide where we want the holed for the spokes to be and clamp down the base, and put the metal pin in our first of the six indexing holes.

Be sure to clamp the base to the table before you start drilling.

Place your blank over the 1/4" dowel and drill a 3/8" hole for your first hole, it doesn't matter where it is on the blank.

I'm using a 3/8 drill bit for my spoke holes, you'll see why later.

Place a 3/8" dowel in the first hole through the blank and into the indexer, this will keep everything lined up as you drill the next five holes using the index holes we marked.

Wood Tool Flooring Hardwood Measuring instrument

Table Wood Serveware Circle Electronic instrument


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Now we add some shape to the hole drilled with a router bit.

Figure out how deep you want you shape and lock the drill press .

I use a 3/8" bearing on the router bit so it goes in our pre drilled 3/8" holes and guides the bit.

[I guess you really don't need to use a router bit with a bearing now that we have the indexer but old habits die hard. LOL]

I put the dowel back in to help hold the blank and then with the indexing pin removed route a hole and spin the indexer to the next hole.

Furniture Wood Flooring Tablecloth Circle


Wood Gas Jig grinder Milling Machine tool


Now over to the band saw and cut out the hub.
It doesn't have to be round cause we're going to sand it to round.
Wood Automotive tire Gas Machine Machine tool


Now over to the disk sander jig and make the hub fit the tyre inserts.
Saw Wood Machine tool Engineering Toolroom


Some sanding and.
Wheel Tire Automotive tire Motor vehicle Tread


Now hows that for a mag wheel?
Wheel Automotive tire Rim Engineering Composite material
 

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#1,974 ·
Mag Wheel Making Jig

After seeing Bushmasters jig making it got me wanting to rethink my mag wheel making jig
and this is what I came up with, and I must say it's much faster and safer to boot.
Wheel Tire Automotive tire Motor vehicle Tread


Using and indexer makes this job so much easier and really a no brainier from now on, just make up your mind how many spokes you want and jig it up.
For even # holes at least. LOL

First I made up some hole blanks, don't cut them all the way through just enough to have a center hole and the out line for the wheels.
I could have drawn them out but this is faster for me.
I also didn't drill the center holes all the way through for this project.
Doing it this way there's no worry's about them getting out of round ,which I would tend to do if I did this by hand. [Getting in a hurry]

That's what I love about this jig, before I had to mark where the center hole would be and then for the spokes and the marks I made were not perfect, now mark them with the hole saw place on the jig and everything is just right.

Oo! and one more tip always make one extra of your parts [wheel hub in this case] so if and when you want to make some more you just place the part on the jig and use it to set the jig up for the new parts no measuring needed.

When mass producing something, anything you can do to have less steps or make simpler the better.
Automotive tire Motor vehicle Wood Bumper Automotive exterior


This is my indexer for 40 holes but I only need six and you can see where I put marks on the plywood for the holes I need.
I have a plywood base butted up to the fence , I drilled a 1/4" hole, some where near the center and add a 1/4" dowel, you can see it coming up throw the indexer.
Next I slide the indexer and base over till I can drill a hole in one of the 40 holes, this lines the two holes up. Not really needed to be in line but sometime down the road it could help with another project.

This hole will be used for finding you six spokes and needs to be where ever the indexer needs it.
Wood Clock Measuring instrument Circle Flooring


Now we need to decide where we want the holed for the spokes to be and clamp down the base, and put the metal pin in our first of the six indexing holes.

Be sure to clamp the base to the table before you start drilling.

Place your blank over the 1/4" dowel and drill a 3/8" hole for your first hole, it doesn't matter where it is on the blank.

I'm using a 3/8 drill bit for my spoke holes, you'll see why later.

Place a 3/8" dowel in the first hole through the blank and into the indexer, this will keep everything lined up as you drill the next five holes using the index holes we marked.

Wood Tool Flooring Hardwood Measuring instrument

Table Wood Serveware Circle Electronic instrument


Wood Table Rectangle Circle Measuring instrument


Now we add some shape to the hole drilled with a router bit.

Figure out how deep you want you shape and lock the drill press .

I use a 3/8" bearing on the router bit so it goes in our pre drilled 3/8" holes and guides the bit.

[I guess you really don't need to use a router bit with a bearing now that we have the indexer but old habits die hard. LOL]

I put the dowel back in to help hold the blank and then with the indexing pin removed route a hole and spin the indexer to the next hole.

Furniture Wood Flooring Tablecloth Circle


Wood Gas Jig grinder Milling Machine tool


Now over to the band saw and cut out the hub.
It doesn't have to be round cause we're going to sand it to round.
Wood Automotive tire Gas Machine Machine tool


Now over to the disk sander jig and make the hub fit the tyre inserts.
Saw Wood Machine tool Engineering Toolroom


Some sanding and.
Wheel Tire Automotive tire Motor vehicle Tread


Now hows that for a mag wheel?
Wheel Automotive tire Rim Engineering Composite material
This is super COOL!!
 

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#1,997 ·
Tires for the Coupe

Now that I've figured out the hubs, I'm going for some street tires for the coupe.

Before I can go much farther with the coupes frame and suspension, I needed to build the tires so I'm know how big they well turn out to be. [The fronts will be smaller but just as wide.]
I usually start out with a size in mind but buy the time I get them made and sanded they can be a whole different beast.
I made up a whole bunch a plain and angled treads so I could try for a different look.
I had really liked the 5 part tyre I made last time so will be looking into more of that.
Here's a couple different looks.

This one looks way to busy to me, but would probable look pretty cool once done.
Notice that all the spaces are matched up.
Would probable look good on a Indy car.
Tire Automotive tire Wheel Tread Wood

Saw Wheel Automotive tire Gear Wood


Here the spaces are staggered.

Tire Automotive tire Motor vehicle Wheel Tread


Here's the one I'm going with both types of spacing.
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Here's the tires matched up and ready to glue up.
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All glued up and ready for shaping and sand sand sand.
Wood Sleeve Automotive tire Art Automotive wheel system


Came up with a way to make thinner tread spacing.
Feels a lot safer too.
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Automotive tire Tread Tire Wood Adhesive


Not all the tyres make it to the finish unharmed.
And do you see that roll a test treads, I tried a few different things before it all came together.
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But all and all I think I can live with 4 of the 10 tires that made it through.

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Wheel Tire Automotive tire Tread Motor vehicle


Still going to take some work to get them usable.

Then back to the frame.

I should add the smaller these tyres get the harder time I'm having coming up with usable tyres.
As with all thing in wooden model building bigger is better.
The last tyres were made of poplar and these are maple and I thought the maple would work better but this time the poplar wins for a better looking tire but there again they are just a tad bigger.
 

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#1,998 ·
Tires for the Coupe

Now that I've figured out the hubs, I'm going for some street tires for the coupe.

Before I can go much farther with the coupes frame and suspension, I needed to build the tires so I'm know how big they well turn out to be. [The fronts will be smaller but just as wide.]
I usually start out with a size in mind but buy the time I get them made and sanded they can be a whole different beast.
I made up a whole bunch a plain and angled treads so I could try for a different look.
I had really liked the 5 part tyre I made last time so will be looking into more of that.
Here's a couple different looks.

This one looks way to busy to me, but would probable look pretty cool once done.
Notice that all the spaces are matched up.
Would probable look good on a Indy car.
Tire Automotive tire Wheel Tread Wood

Saw Wheel Automotive tire Gear Wood


Here the spaces are staggered.

Tire Automotive tire Motor vehicle Wheel Tread


Here's the one I'm going with both types of spacing.
Automotive tire Tread Tire Audio equipment Motor vehicle


Here's the tires matched up and ready to glue up.
Tire Wheel Motor vehicle Automotive tire Vehicle


All glued up and ready for shaping and sand sand sand.
Wood Sleeve Automotive tire Art Automotive wheel system


Came up with a way to make thinner tread spacing.
Feels a lot safer too.
Table Desk Wood Cabinetry Workbench


Automotive tire Tread Tire Wood Adhesive


Not all the tyres make it to the finish unharmed.
And do you see that roll a test treads, I tried a few different things before it all came together.
Tire Wheel Automotive tire Light Synthetic rubber

Automotive tire Table Wood Automotive design Engineering


But all and all I think I can live with 4 of the 10 tires that made it through.

Wheel Tire Automotive tire Tread Motor vehicle

Wheel Tire Automotive tire Tread Motor vehicle


Still going to take some work to get them usable.

Then back to the frame.

I should add the smaller these tyres get the harder time I'm having coming up with usable tyres.
As with all thing in wooden model building bigger is better.
The last tyres were made of poplar and these are maple and I thought the maple would work better but this time the poplar wins for a better looking tire but there again they are just a tad bigger.
Just great seeing how you make these and the tool setups…thanks
 

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#2,019 ·
Played with making another indexer this one for 5 or 10 points.

If you look at the Cragar mags they're a 5 spoke hub so wanted to build a 10 point indexer.

Here's what I'm working toward.
The mags on the left are the new ones.
Well the ones on the far right are too tried it with some lag nuts.
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So here's the project.
I'm thinking of making a stop motion video that why all the pictures in steps.
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I didn't go as deep with the shaping this time so there's hardly any clean up, plus using the1 1/2" store bought tires for hubs always seems to work much better.

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I only use every other index mark but as you can see I had thought of adding lag nuts between the spokes and may still try it on something else but we now have more options for our tire building.

Tire Wheel Automotive tire Motor vehicle Tread


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If I could quit playing around with the tires I just might get this project done.
 

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#2,020 ·
Played with making another indexer this one for 5 or 10 points.

If you look at the Cragar mags they're a 5 spoke hub so wanted to build a 10 point indexer.

Here's what I'm working toward.
The mags on the left are the new ones.
Well the ones on the far right are too tried it with some lag nuts.
Wheel Tire Motor vehicle Automotive tire Tread


So here's the project.
I'm thinking of making a stop motion video that why all the pictures in steps.
Wood Gas Engineering Machine Metal


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Wood Gas Automotive wheel system Circle Rim


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Wood Tool Circle Jewellery Auto part


Wood Table Engineering Scale model Finger food


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I didn't go as deep with the shaping this time so there's hardly any clean up, plus using the1 1/2" store bought tires for hubs always seems to work much better.

Wood Gas Machine Engineering Toy


I only use every other index mark but as you can see I had thought of adding lag nuts between the spokes and may still try it on something else but we now have more options for our tire building.

Tire Wheel Automotive tire Motor vehicle Tread


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If I could quit playing around with the tires I just might get this project done.
Neat dropped front axel, looks good.
 

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#2,030 ·
Back to the coupe

Time for the headers and sand sand sand.
I know their super simple but I like them. lol
The body, bonnet and motor are all glued up so now I'm able to sand the sides and get it all smoothed out.
I can still remove the frame for some suspension work down the road.

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#2,031 ·
Back to the coupe

Time for the headers and sand sand sand.
I know their super simple but I like them. lol
The body, bonnet and motor are all glued up so now I'm able to sand the sides and get it all smoothed out.
I can still remove the frame for some suspension work down the road.

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Getting about ready to rubble?
 

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#2,045 ·
Just about done with the coupe

It's time to start something else I wonder what that is?
So here's my last build blog for the coupe and the year, but wait it just hit me we still have another week. LOL

Here's the Project finished.

We need some brake lights. Done!
Wheel Tire Vehicle Truck Car


Mufflers and wheels. Done
It also has head lights but can't be seen till the last picture. Done

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I wonder where that motors going?

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I haven't showed this yet, it has suspension in the back.
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Wheel Tire Automotive tire Motor vehicle Tread


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Then off to the paint shop.
You can also see in this picture what limits the rear wheels, up and down and front to back.
The drive shaft moves with it and keeps every thing in line.
Wood Automotive exterior Gas Hardwood Bumper


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#2,046 ·
Just about done with the coupe

It's time to start something else I wonder what that is?
So here's my last build blog for the coupe and the year, but wait it just hit me we still have another week. LOL

Here's the Project finished.

We need some brake lights. Done!
Wheel Tire Vehicle Truck Car


Mufflers and wheels. Done
It also has head lights but can't be seen till the last picture. Done

Wheel Tire Car Automotive tire Motor vehicle


Wheel Tire Vehicle Automotive tire Motor vehicle


I wonder where that motors going?

Wheel Tire Car Vehicle Automotive tire


I haven't showed this yet, it has suspension in the back.
Wheel Tire Automotive tire Motor vehicle Tread


Wheel Tire Automotive tire Motor vehicle Tread


Wheel Tire Automotive tire Wood Finger


Hand Wheel Automotive tire Wood Finger


Then off to the paint shop.
You can also see in this picture what limits the rear wheels, up and down and front to back.
The drive shaft moves with it and keeps every thing in line.
Wood Automotive exterior Gas Hardwood Bumper


Kitchen utensil Tableware Dishware Wood Cutlery
Now that's really going to be very good ride Bruce…

Really looking ready to roll…
 

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#2,063 ·
Building a VW Bus

Couldn't stand it and had to play with Dutchy's plans for the VW Bus.

Got started on the cabin, and loading space.
This will be the bottom for the VW.
VW's don't have separate frames but more of a tub construction or what do they call it unabody?.

So here's my start on the project, I've had my eye on a VW Bus build for a while but Dutchy just made available some great plans so here we go.

The side doors are hinged and Dutchy came up with a great way to get it done.
When I first saw it I was thinking what in the world is going on but now that I've got my head around it, it will work just fine.

Wood Automotive design Rectangle Flooring Floor

The motor would go where my thumb is, I need to check about some pictures of one, or better yet a Porsche motor.
Can you see a hot rodded VW Bus. LOL
Wood Flooring Hardwood Gas Automotive exterior


Wood Gas Hardwood Rectangle Automotive design

Got a start on the cab but still need to add the seats.
Umbrella Wood Publication Hardwood Rectangle
 

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#2,064 ·
Building a VW Bus

Couldn't stand it and had to play with Dutchy's plans for the VW Bus.

Got started on the cabin, and loading space.
This will be the bottom for the VW.
VW's don't have separate frames but more of a tub construction or what do they call it unabody?.

So here's my start on the project, I've had my eye on a VW Bus build for a while but Dutchy just made available some great plans so here we go.

The side doors are hinged and Dutchy came up with a great way to get it done.
When I first saw it I was thinking what in the world is going on but now that I've got my head around it, it will work just fine.

Wood Automotive design Rectangle Flooring Floor

The motor would go where my thumb is, I need to check about some pictures of one, or better yet a Porsche motor.
Can you see a hot rodded VW Bus. LOL
Wood Flooring Hardwood Gas Automotive exterior


Wood Gas Hardwood Rectangle Automotive design

Got a start on the cab but still need to add the seats.
Umbrella Wood Publication Hardwood Rectangle
My oh my, there's no rest for the good or the machinery in your shed Bruce…

Just saw the model that Dutchy built - WOW & WOW….

Can't wait to see how excellent yours turns out Bruce!!
 

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#2,091 ·
Building a VW Bus #2

Cut out the sides and made up the front but really doesn't look like much work, but you got to start somewhere.
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I'm visiting out of state but checking in once in awhile! Looking good so far!
 

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#2,101 ·
Building a VW Bus #3 Rounding out the front

Couple more hours playing with the bus.

Just had to stick that motor in there after we TALKED ABOUT IT. LOL

Makes me go HMMMMMMM!!!
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Added the handle [using super glue] so I would get nice straight cuts and sandings.

Wood Rectangle Flooring Floor Hardwood


I'm going for very simple rounded edges but if you build one be sure and check the plans cause I've already changed at least 4 things [ they're not wrong I just went a different way] and one is the step in the nose of Dutchys plans, the nose should be 1/16 or so out from the main front of the body, a super nice touch but it wouldn't be me if I didn't change a few things.

Just wanted to be sure I don't lead some one down the wrong path if their wanting to build it to the plans.

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Wish the maple didn't have that dark grain right in the nose of the front grill but got to much work in it now to change and the minds working for options if it turns out ugly.

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Two more with the motor in it. LOL
I'm not going to do it but just a fun thought.
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Building a VW Bus #3 Rounding out the front

Couple more hours playing with the bus.

Just had to stick that motor in there after we TALKED ABOUT IT. LOL

Makes me go HMMMMMMM!!!
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Added the handle [using super glue] so I would get nice straight cuts and sandings.

Wood Rectangle Flooring Floor Hardwood


I'm going for very simple rounded edges but if you build one be sure and check the plans cause I've already changed at least 4 things [ they're not wrong I just went a different way] and one is the step in the nose of Dutchys plans, the nose should be 1/16 or so out from the main front of the body, a super nice touch but it wouldn't be me if I didn't change a few things.

Just wanted to be sure I don't lead some one down the wrong path if their wanting to build it to the plans.

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Wish the maple didn't have that dark grain right in the nose of the front grill but got to much work in it now to change and the minds working for options if it turns out ugly.

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Wood Automotive exterior Rectangle Bumper Tool


Two more with the motor in it. LOL
I'm not going to do it but just a fun thought.
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Musical instrument Plant Orange Font Circle
..... cause I ve already changed at least 4 things…..

- htl
OK… Left out 2 mirrors and 2 tracks… what else you gonna change?

Added the handle so I would get nice straight cuts and sandings.
Wood Rectangle Flooring Floor Hardwood

- htl
Just as a FMI, what did you use? Double sider, hot glue, dowel, 6" nail?
 

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#2,110 ·
VW Bus #4 working on the cabin and back flooring.

Going to be getting off the reservation, starting just about now. LOL

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Can you guess where I'm going with this?
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#2,111 ·
VW Bus #4 working on the cabin and back flooring.

Going to be getting off the reservation, starting just about now. LOL

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Can you guess where I'm going with this?
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A Ute/Transporter or as you'd say a Truck!!
 

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#2,133 ·
VW Bus #5 working on the sides, and roof

Made some cuts in the sides and glued them up, but had to glue up the bottom first and sand it to fit.
Wood Automotive design Rectangle Hardwood Flooring


Then sanded every thing to match up.
Wood Automotive exterior Publication Hardwood Plywood


Not really happy with the roof it needs something for this hot rod, lowered, shaped differently, something.
Want something a little more, or a lot more futuristic.
Will go walk about and see whats on the net for futuristic VW trucks. lol
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Maybe some wheels well get the ideas flowing.
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I know it's just a VW pickup but there must be something to jazz up the roof.

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The truth be told and you have probably already guessed i haven't been going by the plans much as great as they are I've got where I hardly us plans except to get the basic size and shape then off I go.
But the roof has had me needing to revisit the plans and see what dutchy did for his as I can tell from the plans he has put a ton a thought in to them, and how the roof should come together.
So why reinvent the wheel when Dutchy's already done all the hard work for me.

It's going to be way cold this week so may not be able to do mush for a couple a days.
 

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#2,134 ·
VW Bus #5 working on the sides, and roof

Made some cuts in the sides and glued them up, but had to glue up the bottom first and sand it to fit.
Wood Automotive design Rectangle Hardwood Flooring


Then sanded every thing to match up.
Wood Automotive exterior Publication Hardwood Plywood


Not really happy with the roof it needs something for this hot rod, lowered, shaped differently, something.
Want something a little more, or a lot more futuristic.
Will go walk about and see whats on the net for futuristic VW trucks. lol
Automotive design Wood Hardwood Toy Font


Wood Rectangle Hardwood Automotive design Wood stain


Wood Automotive design Automotive exterior Toy Automotive wheel system


Maybe some wheels well get the ideas flowing.
Tire Wheel Automotive tire Wood Automotive design


I know it's just a VW pickup but there must be something to jazz up the roof.

Wheel Tire Automotive tire Wood Motor vehicle


The truth be told and you have probably already guessed i haven't been going by the plans much as great as they are I've got where I hardly us plans except to get the basic size and shape then off I go.
But the roof has had me needing to revisit the plans and see what dutchy did for his as I can tell from the plans he has put a ton a thought in to them, and how the roof should come together.
So why reinvent the wheel when Dutchy's already done all the hard work for me.

It's going to be way cold this week so may not be able to do mush for a couple a days.
My good me Bruce, You aren't wasting any time getting this VW Ute build…looking good
 

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#2,143 ·
VW Bus #6 1/2 working on the motor, and roof

Rainy nasty day but warm enough to get in the shop and make some progress.
Built a simple motor and trans, I would have had to come up with some kind a axle mount so just build a motor and let it do the job.
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Tire Wheel Automotive tire Tread Synthetic rubber


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And finally got the roof figured out, I lowered it a little.
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I cut out the straight back window and added a little angle to it, and thickened the roof supports.

Wheel Truck Tire Motor vehicle Automotive tire


Tire Wheel Vehicle Motor vehicle Automotive tire


Trying something a little different with the head lights, I hope it works cause it would be murder to redo.
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Tire Wheel Automotive tire Tread Synthetic rubber


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#2,144 ·
VW Bus #6 1/2 working on the motor, and roof

Rainy nasty day but warm enough to get in the shop and make some progress.
Built a simple motor and trans, I would have had to come up with some kind a axle mount so just build a motor and let it do the job.
Tire Wheel Automotive tire Tread Synthetic rubber


Tire Wheel Automotive tire Tread Synthetic rubber


Wood Gas Table Machine Engineering

Tire Wheel Motor vehicle Automotive tire Vehicle


And finally got the roof figured out, I lowered it a little.
Wheel Tire Motor vehicle Automotive tire Wood

I cut out the straight back window and added a little angle to it, and thickened the roof supports.

Wheel Truck Tire Motor vehicle Automotive tire


Tire Wheel Vehicle Motor vehicle Automotive tire


Trying something a little different with the head lights, I hope it works cause it would be murder to redo.
Wood Automotive design Automotive exterior Gas Automotive wheel system


Tire Wheel Automotive tire Tread Synthetic rubber


Tire Wheel Automotive tire Tread Synthetic rubber


Rectangle Font Motor vehicle Poster Gas
What makes your work so nice is the detail. So much nice detail! Your bus is looking Awesome!
 

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#2,149 ·
VW Bus #7 1/2 It's just about there.

More wheels, their so small I should a used less tread but one set turned out ok.
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Then sand sand sand, you ain't never heard that before have you?
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#2,150 ·
VW Bus #7 1/2 It's just about there.

More wheels, their so small I should a used less tread but one set turned out ok.
Wood Gas Engineering Machine Artifact


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Wood Floor Gas Rolling Automotive design


Then sand sand sand, you ain't never heard that before have you?
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Wheel Tire Vehicle Truck Motor vehicle


Wood Bumper Automotive exterior Gas Automotive wheel system


Wheel Tire Automotive tire Tread Wood


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Musical instrument Plant Orange Font Circle
Love the underbody photo showing the "widies" on the back, all ready for a hot 1/4 mile run….
 

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#2,158 ·
Building a VW Bus #8 Just a few things left to do

This was a super fun build if it hadn't been so cold in the shop I might have added a few more things but Brrrrr!!!
Here's the project post.

How about HTL where the VW should be.
I've never personalized a model before.
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A ton a sanding later and.

Tire Wheel Truck Vehicle Car


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I hope you enjoyed this blog I'm sure enjoying watching Dutchy get er done.
 

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#2,159 ·
Building a VW Bus #8 Just a few things left to do

This was a super fun build if it hadn't been so cold in the shop I might have added a few more things but Brrrrr!!!
Here's the project post.

How about HTL where the VW should be.
I've never personalized a model before.
Wood Flooring Floor Serveware Hardwood


Wood Cup Drinkware Finger Serveware


Tin Tire Aluminum can Beverage can Truck


Wood Motor vehicle Font Metal Table


A ton a sanding later and.

Tire Wheel Truck Vehicle Car


Tire Wheel Truck Automotive tire Motor vehicle


I hope you enjoyed this blog I'm sure enjoying watching Dutchy get er done.
I ENJOYED!!!!
 

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#2,166 ·
Building a Mack Dump Truck?

Going to be using the plans for the Power Wagon [Mack] body and the bump box off one of Toys & Joys other trucks to make a mostly scratch built dump truck or maybe a wrecker, we'll see where the wood wants to go when I get that far.
Here's what got done today.
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I needed to build the body first because I extended the cab and didn't want to make the frame till I could see what was going to happen.

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The reason for the truck is to find a place for those wheels I made a while back.
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#2,167 ·
Building a Mack Dump Truck?

Going to be using the plans for the Power Wagon [Mack] body and the bump box off one of Toys & Joys other trucks to make a mostly scratch built dump truck or maybe a wrecker, we'll see where the wood wants to go when I get that far.
Here's what got done today.
Automotive design Rectangle Wood Automotive exterior Bumper


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I needed to build the body first because I extended the cab and didn't want to make the frame till I could see what was going to happen.

Wood Automotive design Composite material Rectangle Automotive exterior


Dishware Tableware Bumper Wood Automotive design


Wood Rectangle Gas Composite material Flooring


The reason for the truck is to find a place for those wheels I made a while back.
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Gonna look very kewl ..with them lines …:<))
 

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#2,173 ·
Building the dump box

Got some fine weather for Feb. so just had to get in the shop and make some saw dust.
This build is really going to be a mix of 3 different plans.
The Power wagon for the cab.
Dump truck #58 for the dump box.


And Gatto's Big Rig for the frame ideas

So here's what I got done today, there was more but got pulled away before any more picture could be taken.
Wood Tableware Rectangle Publication Hardwood


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Had to cut a hole where the big hydraulic will go.

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Got the trim made for the sides but that will have to be tomorrows pictures.
 

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#2,174 ·
Building the dump box

Got some fine weather for Feb. so just had to get in the shop and make some saw dust.
This build is really going to be a mix of 3 different plans.
The Power wagon for the cab.
Dump truck #58 for the dump box.


And Gatto's Big Rig for the frame ideas

So here's what I got done today, there was more but got pulled away before any more picture could be taken.
Wood Tableware Rectangle Publication Hardwood


Wood Motor vehicle Automotive design Hardwood Automotive exterior


Wood Flooring Hardwood Automotive exterior Automotive design


Wood Automotive design Rectangle Automotive exterior Bumper


Had to cut a hole where the big hydraulic will go.

Wood Hardwood Rectangle Composite material Wood stain


Got the trim made for the sides but that will have to be tomorrows pictures.
I don't know whether it's a scratch built or a plans built truck…

don't matter when class is in with a master is a work
 

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#2,176 ·
Mack truck Dump box 2

Took longer to get the dump box under control than I would have figured..

There's just something about the shape of this dump box, love the look of it and have wanted to build it for a long time.

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#2,177 ·
Mack truck Dump box 2

Took longer to get the dump box under control than I would have figured..

There's just something about the shape of this dump box, love the look of it and have wanted to build it for a long time.

Wood Table Wood stain Hardwood Flooring


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Nicely done….really like the shape.
 

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#2,191 ·
Mack Truck frame suspention and front wheel wells.













The axles are up side down.


Here's kinda the way I'll be doing the back end.
It will be a tad different because I'm going to try and add some leaf springs this time.



 

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#2,192 ·
Mack Truck frame suspention and front wheel wells.

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The axles are up side down.
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Here's kinda the way I'll be doing the back end.
It will be a tad different because I'm going to try and add some leaf springs this time.

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Looking Good. I like the Articulating Tandems.
 

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#2,199 ·
Front and back suspension that works

Front and back suspension that works on the Mack dump truck.
Rain rain go away so I'll stop hurting but didn't let the work stop.
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Tire Wheel Automotive tire Tread Synthetic rubber


Tire Wheel Automotive tire Synthetic rubber Tread


Up and Down

Tire Wheel Automotive tire Motor vehicle Tread


Wheel Tire Automotive tire Tread Wood


Tire Wheel Automotive tire Synthetic rubber Tread


Now for the front
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Tire Wheel Automotive tire Tread Synthetic rubber


Up and down with the front end.

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Tire Wheel Automotive tire Tread Vehicle


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#2,200 ·
Front and back suspension that works

Front and back suspension that works on the Mack dump truck.
Rain rain go away so I'll stop hurting but didn't let the work stop.
Wood Rectangle Art Urban design Wooden block


Wood Rectangle Table Toy Hardwood


Wood Urban design Engineering Art Font


Tire Wheel Automotive tire Tread Synthetic rubber


Tire Wheel Automotive tire Synthetic rubber Tread


Up and Down

Tire Wheel Automotive tire Motor vehicle Tread


Wheel Tire Automotive tire Tread Wood


Tire Wheel Automotive tire Synthetic rubber Tread


Now for the front
Automotive tire Gas Wood Automotive design Machine


Tire Wheel Automotive tire Tread Synthetic rubber


Up and down with the front end.

Tire Wheel Automotive tire Tread Motor vehicle


Tire Wheel Automotive tire Tread Vehicle


Wheel Tire Automotive tire Tread Wood


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I am truly impressed with this. Great work.
 

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#2,218 ·
Nailing things down and front suspension

I've been calling it a Mack but it looks a lot more like a Kenworth T880 Dump Truck to me so far.

Here's some better pictures of how I did the front suspension.
I will be adding a wood spacer on top of the spring to keep it in place.
But once the wheels are in place there shouldn't be much side ways movement.
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Then screwed down the dump box frame and the cab.

Then I used some dowels to hold the wheel wells in place till I was sure it would all work out.
Got thinking about some thing else while I was drilling the holes for the dowels and drilled the wrong side, but thankfully the wheel wells are to thick so will be cutting out the bugger.

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#2,219 ·
Nailing things down and front suspension

I've been calling it a Mack but it looks a lot more like a Kenworth T880 Dump Truck to me so far.

Here's some better pictures of how I did the front suspension.
I will be adding a wood spacer on top of the spring to keep it in place.
But once the wheels are in place there shouldn't be much side ways movement.
Wood Tool Automotive tire Hand tool Engineering


Wood Hardwood Gas Flooring Plywood


Wood Wood stain Finger Floor Flooring


Wood Wood stain Artisan Carpenter Flooring


Then screwed down the dump box frame and the cab.

Then I used some dowels to hold the wheel wells in place till I was sure it would all work out.
Got thinking about some thing else while I was drilling the holes for the dowels and drilled the wrong side, but thankfully the wheel wells are to thick so will be cutting out the bugger.

Wood Motor vehicle Automotive tire Automotive design Automotive exterior


Tire Automotive tire Wheel Tread Bumper


Motor vehicle Truck Wood Machine tool Automotive wheel system


Tire Wheel Automotive tire Wood Truck


Wood Automotive design Hardwood Font Engineering
Looking at the spring on the suspension, what's next Air ride suspension.(Looking good)
 

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#2,225 ·
All the main parts are now mounted.

Cut and sanded out the dowel holes in the wrong place.
Before
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After
Tire Wheel Automotive tire Truck Motor vehicle


Also made a cab guard, I have no idea what it's really called.
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Some shots with a different set a tires.

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Wheel Tire Automotive tire Wood Tread


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Last I tried out a front bumper.
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#2,226 ·
All the main parts are now mounted.

Cut and sanded out the dowel holes in the wrong place.
Before
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After
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Also made a cab guard, I have no idea what it's really called.
Wood Automotive design Flooring Automotive exterior Hardwood


Some shots with a different set a tires.

Tire Wheel Automotive tire Vehicle Truck


Wheel Tire Automotive tire Wood Tread


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Last I tried out a front bumper.
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Htl did you say you got this plan from Toys and Joys?
 

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#2,233 ·
Just about there with the Mack.

If I add front wheel drive does that make this a 6 wheeler or a ten?
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The drive shaft follows the Differential on both the front and back.
Tire Wheel Automotive tire Tread Wood


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Tire Wheel Automotive tire Tread Synthetic rubber


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As I said just about there.

Here's the finished project.
 

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#2,234 ·
Just about there with the Mack.

If I add front wheel drive does that make this a 6 wheeler or a ten?
Automotive tire Wheel Tire Tread Wood


The drive shaft follows the Differential on both the front and back.
Tire Wheel Automotive tire Tread Wood


Tire Wheel Automotive tire Tread Synthetic rubber


Tire Wheel Automotive tire Tread Synthetic rubber


Tire Wheel Automotive tire Tread Motor vehicle


Automotive tire Engineering Gas Automotive wheel system Auto part


Wood Building Automotive tire Symmetry Rectangle


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As I said just about there.

Here's the finished project.
i knew this would be a super dump …LOOKS GOOD :<))
 

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#2,245 ·
Gatto Reading train build #1

Well it's time for another train, and going with a different company Gatto which has a little different way of handling the plan details as there are a ton of them and their projects at least the one's I've seen have motors and shocks just a lot more parts to add if you want to.

1949 Reading Steam Freight Locomotive

I should add and Ducky complains about all the reading needed for their plans but they do help and add some great tips to help you get er done.

Here's the Reading train page.


bj383ss has both a project and blog on this train so check out his beauty.

Took a day o glue up and turn the boiler and then got started on all the little bitty parts and there are a ton of them.
If I had realized how small some of the parts were I might have had second thoughts but it's to late now. LOL

Wood Automotive tire Gas Engineering Automotive wheel system


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If I was ever to build another one I would make the main frame member in one slab of wood instead of having it needing to be glued together with a chance of it not coming out straight, just a tip to someone thinking of making one.

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It was fun playing on the lathe so I might just try my hand at some turning ya right!!!
 

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#2,246 ·
Gatto Reading train build #1

Well it's time for another train, and going with a different company Gatto which has a little different way of handling the plan details as there are a ton of them and their projects at least the one's I've seen have motors and shocks just a lot more parts to add if you want to.

1949 Reading Steam Freight Locomotive

I should add and Ducky complains about all the reading needed for their plans but they do help and add some great tips to help you get er done.

Here's the Reading train page.


bj383ss has both a project and blog on this train so check out his beauty.

Took a day o glue up and turn the boiler and then got started on all the little bitty parts and there are a ton of them.
If I had realized how small some of the parts were I might have had second thoughts but it's to late now. LOL

Wood Automotive tire Gas Engineering Automotive wheel system


Motor vehicle Automotive tire Wood Rim Wheel


Wood Gas Engineering Machine Electrical wiring


Wood Font Ruler Art Office ruler


If I was ever to build another one I would make the main frame member in one slab of wood instead of having it needing to be glued together with a chance of it not coming out straight, just a tip to someone thinking of making one.

Building Wood Clock Urban design Gas


Wood Composite material Rectangle Engineering Urban design


Wood Office equipment Gas Machine Cylinder


It was fun playing on the lathe so I might just try my hand at some turning ya right!!!
I have some Gatto plans and like the details. Looks like you have a real good start on what I will bet will be a great train.
 

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#2,253 ·
Gatto Reading train build #3 cab & roof

Got a little more done.
Getting the cab and boiler and all the other things to match up is quite interesting work.
Busted my band saw blade and waiting on a new one so having to do some creative building to work around this time saver.
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I'm sure there are better ways to build this train but all I can say is this seems to be working so far. lol
 

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#2,254 ·
Gatto Reading train build #3 cab & roof

Got a little more done.
Getting the cab and boiler and all the other things to match up is quite interesting work.
Busted my band saw blade and waiting on a new one so having to do some creative building to work around this time saver.
Wood Gas Automotive exterior Composite material Bumper


Wood Flooring Rectangle Hardwood Gas


Wood Naval architecture Gas Engineering Aircraft


Wood Gas Rectangle Hardwood Flooring


Wood Gas Hardwood Engineering Machine tool


Wood Gas Hardwood Engineering Machine tool


Wood Railway Track Rolling stock Machine


I'm sure there are better ways to build this train but all I can say is this seems to be working so far. lol
gonna be 1 huge train …looks good so far :<))
 

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#2,261 ·
Reading Train Got the boiler under control to day. #4 1/2

This build has an unbelievable amount of very small parts I could see building this at twice the plans size and this would really be a fun project..

Drilled all the holes for the boiler, all kinds of valves and hand rail holes to get just right.
Wood Machine tool Office equipment Gas Cylinder


Made a quick jig to hold the boiler while I set everything up and got er drilled.
This made it quite easy to put all the markings in place to drill.
Wood Rectangle Cylinder Gas Machine tool


Then start putting it all together.
Wood Hardwood Packing materials Publication Scale model


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#2,262 ·
Reading Train Got the boiler under control to day. #4 1/2

This build has an unbelievable amount of very small parts I could see building this at twice the plans size and this would really be a fun project..

Drilled all the holes for the boiler, all kinds of valves and hand rail holes to get just right.
Wood Machine tool Office equipment Gas Cylinder


Made a quick jig to hold the boiler while I set everything up and got er drilled.
This made it quite easy to put all the markings in place to drill.
Wood Rectangle Cylinder Gas Machine tool


Then start putting it all together.
Wood Hardwood Packing materials Publication Scale model


Wood Creative arts Gas Loom Machine


Train Font Rolling stock Parallel Engineering


Musical instrument Plant Orange Font Circle
That's going to be a good looking engine. How many other cars do you plan to make for your train?
 

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#2,274 ·
Main build just about there #5 1/2

After being in the Hospital for 5 days with a leg infection that has been slowing me way down, I'm back!!!

And man have I been itching to get back at it.
The main train parts are pretty close to being done, after a Dr. visit tomorrow the wheels will get a looking at.

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I've been on the out look for a small glue bottle as all from HD and Lowe's are way big, then it hit me I've been throwing away the best free bottles, just what I was needing, the used up Gorilla Super glue bottles!!!
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May be able to use more wood glue now that I got something that gives me just the right amount.

This is a maple and walnut build, with a touch a oak.
 

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Main build just about there #5 1/2

After being in the Hospital for 5 days with a leg infection that has been slowing me way down, I'm back!!!

And man have I been itching to get back at it.
The main train parts are pretty close to being done, after a Dr. visit tomorrow the wheels will get a looking at.

Motor vehicle Rolling stock Rolling Vehicle Track


Automotive tire Gas Auto part Machine Electrical wiring


Train Rolling stock Vehicle Wheel Locomotive


Table Gas Engineering Chair Metalworking


I've been on the out look for a small glue bottle as all from HD and Lowe's are way big, then it hit me I've been throwing away the best free bottles, just what I was needing, the used up Gorilla Super glue bottles!!!
Automotive tire Plastic bottle Bumper Automotive exterior Bottle


May be able to use more wood glue now that I got something that gives me just the right amount.

This is a maple and walnut build, with a touch a oak.
Looking good, I am glad you are out and about.
 

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