Kevin Aris Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 (edited) good morning everyone and now for something different BRIEF HISTORY Originally, the wooden or metal framework over the coffin was called a hearse. It was decorated with numerous spikes to hold burning candles. Sometime in the 17th century, people started using the word to refer to not only the construction above the coffin, but to the vehicle that carried the casket to the grave. Early hearses were hand-drawn. As time went on, families started to choose rural cemeteries instead of traditional church grounds. Caskets had to be transported greater distances. People wanted to go out in style and ordered elaborately decorated coffins in exotic woods. The hearses became fancier and heavier. They needed horsepower, not manpower. The first American horse-drawn hearses date back to the mid nineteenth century. A typical horse-drawn hearse of that period cost about $1,500. KIT FEATURES Historically accurate, highly detailed model Laser cut basswood parts Basswood wheel rims & spokes Cast Britannia metal axles & shafts Machine turned aluminium wheel hubs Photo-etched brass ornamentation 5 sheets of detailed plans 48-page illustrated instruction manual Instructions & prototype model by Ken Foran MODEL SPECIFICATIONS Length: 13” Height: 8” Width: 5” Scale: 1:12 Edited July 29, 2021 by Kevin Aris 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 I'm most definitely in, lots to learn and enjoy. When you are ready. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Aris Posted July 20, 2021 Author Share Posted July 20, 2021 will do an update later, possibly when its cooled down 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Aris Posted July 21, 2021 Author Share Posted July 21, 2021 (edited) good evening everyone some of you may have seen a recent post wrt to a 1/12 Tudor mansion that the wife found thinking i had thrown it out 10+ years ago to cut a story short a couple of hours discussions about what to do with it then perused thoughts of putting in a display case then turned into a diorama idea, which in turn made me look for a royal mail British horse drawn carriage, which i have ordered, however i saw this and it arrived first this is the box contents, looks quite good value for the money, off Amazon, actually it was 1/2 the price of Cornwall Model Boats and fleabay 5 sheets of plans all 1/1 at 1/12 scale Edited July 21, 2021 by Kevin Aris 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Aris Posted July 21, 2021 Author Share Posted July 21, 2021 (edited) well yesterday i made a start thew floor has push out in which roller are fitted at a later date all the side panels are laminated by gluing one panel over another, the outer side is rebated to take the windows 4 sides and 2 end panel door/windows me faithful boi, struggling with the warm temperatures and rear axle mounts in position Edited July 21, 2021 by Kevin Aris 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Aris Posted July 21, 2021 Author Share Posted July 21, 2021 today to warm in the mancave so very limited work sanded the dody down for first top coat and made the four wheels up, they are no glued and still require a lot of work before they see any glue 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 Oh no, you are making it look far too easy... But it does look rather good. 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Aris Posted July 22, 2021 Author Share Posted July 22, 2021 39 minutes ago, perdu said: Oh no, you are making it look far too easy... But it does look rather good. 👍 thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Aris Posted July 22, 2021 Author Share Posted July 22, 2021 good evening everyone build continues interior the rollers are 19mm long and wooden dowel is provided for that purpose, but i had some right dia plastic tubing, easier to cut, primed and sprayed with Ford antique gold rattle can paint the coffin rails are white metal stations with brass tubing slotted in-between, also in the kit rear wheel suspension was also made up, nothing of the metal bits has taken long to clean up 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Aris Posted July 24, 2021 Author Share Posted July 24, 2021 good evening everyone doors there was one one hinge supplied instead of 4, replacements come from the states, so i raided the wife dolls house spare parts found 4 and fitted, both doors open just handle to fit glazing a simple job, but rather than paint the glazing strips black i did them antique gold, it looks ok the very thin plastic film was protected in a p[plastic envelope, but for some reason it is marked by the outline of the photo etch decoration which was also in a plastic envelope - spooky, i did to clean it off somehow seat wasnt happy about just painting it brown, so i covered it in leatherette, then put a piping around it to hide the white edges, this them made it to wide for the kit supplied back rest so made one out of brass front suspension ongoing decoration is now on, just needs tidying up 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Aris Posted July 28, 2021 Author Share Posted July 28, 2021 (edited) Good morning everyone this little project is quickly coming to an end the front suspension was made up along with the 5th wheel (steering head), primed and gloss black top coat everything apart from the wheels is now finished and ready to be attached my next post will be possibly tomorrow with a final reveal Edited July 28, 2021 by Kevin Aris 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Aris Posted July 29, 2021 Author Share Posted July 29, 2021 Good afternoon everyone a final few pictures before the reveal 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Aris Posted July 29, 2021 Author Share Posted July 29, 2021 well i finished it an enjoyable build kit quality 10/10 my effort 3/10 paints rattle can glue was pva and medium C/A sort furnishings by the wife, thank you thank you for following, i have another ready to go on the build table 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 Very nicely done! It looks like it was a fun build. It's certainly different! To be sure, your result is far far better your assessment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 Very nicely done Kevin, almost an understatement. Top job and I love it, great soft furnishings too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Aris Posted July 29, 2021 Author Share Posted July 29, 2021 1 hour ago, dnl42 said: Very nicely done! It looks like it was a fun build. It's certainly different! To be sure, your result is far far better your assessment. 26 minutes ago, perdu said: Very nicely done Kevin, almost an understatement. Top job and I love it, great soft furnishings too Thank you 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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