FR porthole bug box
Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2014 3:55 pm
Work in progress on this scratchbuilt bug box
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Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2014 8:49 pm
Another lovely coach, the portholes look good, and I also like the curled beading, which must have taken some effort.
Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2014 12:04 am
Some effort indeed and thanks for the comments. The work most awkward was the vents in the portholes and I did this without seeing the real ones, but they are close. My latest batch of bug boxes have opening doors which I think is an improvement.
Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2014 12:10 am
Neat work - how do you hinge your doors please?
Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2014 12:22 am
Hinges are used fabricated from brass.
Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2014 8:50 am
Nice! 
Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2014 6:17 pm
Wow! You go away for a couple of weeks and Methsniffer returns, and with some lovely carriages! Welcome back! That porthole 4 wheeler's a fantastic model, congratulations. What livery's it going to be? One of those is high on my to-do list, along with a matchboarded 3rd - did you find any drawings anywhere or is it measured from the replica?
All the best,
Andrew.
All the best,
Andrew.
Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2014 6:48 pm
Outstanding work! 