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Title: 19th Century Horse Drawn Gig
Post by: mikemill on September 14, 2020, 03:16:09 PM: I have always admired horse drawn vehicles and have built several models over the years.

I found some drawings for this 1/8 scale gig online, the model is 14in long 8in wide and 9in high, the wheels are 6in dia, a nice size to work on.

As the wheels are quite fine in section, I thought it would be difficult to make them in the tradional way, so I opted for acrylic. The rim is turned as one piece and the spokes are tuned from square section, then pinned in place before gluing, the tyre is 4mm O-ring material, the body is made from styrene, and the metal work from brass.

A different challenge from building engines!

Mike
Title: Re: 19th Century Horse Drawn Gig
Post by: gbritnell on September 14, 2020, 03:32:20 PM: Wow! Outstanding job.
gbritnell
Title: Re: 19th Century Horse Drawn Gig
Post by: Don1966 on September 14, 2020, 10:00:01 PM: Awesome job and details Mike and I am found of carriages also. I was born and raised on a farm picking cotton and digging potatoes. Brings back memories of my old aunt that drove a horse and buggy till the day she died.

:cheers:
Don
Title: Re: 19th Century Horse Drawn Gig
Post by: Admiral_dk on September 14, 2020, 10:19:31 PM: It looks amazing - both in detail and appearance :praise2:

Per
Title: Re: 19th Century Horse Drawn Gig
Post by: Ramon Wilson on September 14, 2020, 10:39:24 PM: Lovely pristine workmanship Mike and a very different subject matter to boot :praise2:

A great result indeed.

Tug
Title: Re: 19th Century Horse Drawn Gig
Post by: Johnmcc69 on September 14, 2020, 11:56:34 PM: :ThumbsUp:
I really enjoy seeing these "different" kinds of projects here!

Real nice work Mike!

John
Title: Re: 19th Century Horse Drawn Gig
Post by: wagnmkr on September 15, 2020, 12:37:06 AM: Outstanding!
Title: Re: 19th Century Horse Drawn Gig
Post by: Dave Otto on September 15, 2020, 12:47:38 AM: Wow, that is beautiful Mike!

Dave
Title: Re: 19th Century Horse Drawn Gig
Post by: mikemill on September 15, 2020, 09:42:05 AM: Thanks for your kind remarks, it is refreshing to tackle a different subject and most enjoyable.

Mike