Friday 19 July 2013

Ancient roman wagon MkII

The last one was more of a taxi, this one is more a Family  wagon, a one door hatch back, 2HP.
The most complicated part was the Suspension. Even though The straps are black, they aren´t meant to made of iron but black leather.
All the Little rings were handmade using the "chainmail " method and all the "ironwork" is made from thin card.

Getting the cabin to sit evenly on the Suspension straps was nearly impossible but a solution was found....simply cut a sheet of plastic to size, insert between the straps and the undercarriage and the cabin could be glued on using quite a bit of force without tearing the straps off or breaking the holding Posts.

The "Sports" and the "Family" Versions next to each other.
Finally, it´s the Weekend, the order has been completed on time  and the carriage builders from the woodworkers firm Plancus et Filius can go home.

12 comments:

  1. Beautiful modeling, Mr. Bods. You've persevered through the difficult steps and have achieved a fine collection of wagons.

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  2. So cute! Very nice last pic too...

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  3. That is simply outstanding! I just adore that final photograph too.

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  4. Looking splendid, The detail on these is great, I like them a lot!

    Cheers

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  5. That's brilliant! I might even try to make one in 28mm...

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  6. Fantastic work Paul!

    Greetings
    Peter

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  7. Paul these are really so very good, if I had a hat on, I'd doft it

    Ian

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  8. Very special. Lovely details.

    Frank
    http://adventuresinlead.blogspot.com.au/

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