Brandy Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 She's looking rather tidy Bill, lovely job! Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted July 15, 2021 Author Share Posted July 15, 2021 Reached a sad place in the build. Now I really do have to build another six 'garden' seats because painting and roofing are on the horizon... The roof tread strips are going on, the seats will sit alongside them. Probably... 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritag Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 (edited) Are them plans in the top left of the pictures helping much with this build then Bill? Must confess publicly to being considerably-mightily impressed Edited July 15, 2021 by Fritag typo 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted July 15, 2021 Author Share Posted July 15, 2021 7 minutes ago, Fritag said: Are them plans in the top left of the pictures helping much with this build then Bill? Must confess publicly to being considerably-mightily impressed Immensely helpful Steve But not actually here... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 Looking impressive with the roof on! Ciao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted July 16, 2021 Author Share Posted July 16, 2021 Beginnings Of the foot pedal operated brake mechanism, talk about complicated. No hydraulics here it is all pivots and pedals and levers. The brackets mounted here for the actual brake block actuators Lots of fun anticipated now. Here is the foot pedal end ab initio, the hinge bracket straps in place and the first of the pedal rod's hinges begun. Part two begins tomorrow, I believe it is beer o'clock! 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendie Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 I need to get me one o' them clocks. Around here it's always chores o' clock Nice bracketry and brakery Bill. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 Looking good with the addition of the roof Bill. Time to get the African Queen finished! Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted July 17, 2021 Author Share Posted July 17, 2021 4 hours ago, heloman1 said: Looking good with the addition of the roof Bill. Time to get the African Queen finished! Colin Coming along nicer now Colin A few minor blemishes to fix but a far nicer white coat now, with added, how'd'ye say greeblies 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted July 18, 2021 Author Share Posted July 18, 2021 Pedal power #1 #2 Seen here awaiting its outer frame mounting point, since added. The pivots in construction, little off cuts of @John Aerotube set pieces glued to Evergreen struts or rods as required. Making them up here Drilled holes in plasticard get little 'cast' bosses added. Ah well it's a lovely day, time to enjoy it. 'voir. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 Beautiful micro-engineering, Bill Ciao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 She’s looking very nice with her hat on Bill. ❤️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted July 20, 2021 Author Share Posted July 20, 2021 Now then Johnny, I dont want you thinking the lid is actually on yet mate, but I think it will be getting fixed on just after base coat application. Soon baby, soon. The linkages for the brakes have been, er, interesting but in the main they are in hand and mostly on the bus body now so let's have a bit of a butcher's at the status quo. The actual wheel brake blocks are yet to be added but Misty the dappled grey offered to stand in for now, just to add visual enhancements for your discerning eyes. OK I know she isn't a dappled grey, yet... Misty is the most recent addition to my stable and was originally on the 'bay with the rest of the Roundheaded Cavalier kit as a part painted model. She was rather nicely painted too but her legs and feet needed repositioning to suit her new career, so the nice paint has to go along with moving type feet and (ankles?) bits... Much horse-meat butchery will ensue in future days, I will give fair warning so tickle-tummied modellers will be able to avert gentle eyes. Probably... Also this after noon I have been working on graphics for Hudson's soap ads and made a nice Nestle's Milk Ad for the stair ends. It's not all hard graft. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendie Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 Astounding that is Bill. Even at this early stage it's easy to see what a work of art this is going to be 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 As Alan suggests, a true work of art evolving here Bill. The Bus (Carriage?) Is a technical wonder of scratch building and yet the horse looks to be an artistic creation. I recall you did one or two similar, a while back,? A master of the arts and crafts dare i say? Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 2 hours ago, hendie said: Astounding that is Bill. Even at this early stage it's easy to see what a work of art this is going to be Says all that needs to be said here Bill. Wonderful to behold. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 Amazing! Just that! Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 Seconded! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted July 22, 2021 Author Share Posted July 22, 2021 This is horrid, Henry! Keep going Bill No not glued in or even properly together More fettling And five more to make dammit, one a day seems optimistic this afternoon. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritag Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 4 hours ago, perdu said: I hope they get summat to hang on to, them as has to sit upstairs….. Lovely craftsmanship Bill. Proper traditional like Where do the wings attach? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted July 22, 2021 Author Share Posted July 22, 2021 Wings? S'obvious innit, the wings is on the 'orses. and the bods on the roof 'ang on to the geezer in front. S'obvious... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendie Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 Horrid, you say. Hmmnnn, I feel no pain whatsoever as I sit here and gaze in awe of the craftsmanship 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 5 hours ago, hendie said: Horrid, you say. Hmmnnn, I feel no pain whatsoever as I sit here and gaze in awe of the craftsmanship Same here. Astonishing job Ciao 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted July 23, 2021 Author Share Posted July 23, 2021 Youse guys says the sweetest things, but it is only finding the shapes and building them. Kids do it all day with Lego... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritag Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 (edited) 6 minutes ago, perdu said: only finding the shapes and building them. Just found them wheels fully formed in the spares box then Bill? Don’t think so………. (Ditto for other multi-various sub assemblies of choice…) Edited July 23, 2021 by Fritag typo 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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