FR porthole bug box

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FR porthole bug box

Post by METHSSNIFFER » Tue Aug 12, 2014 3:55 pm

Work in progress on this scratchbuilt bug box
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Post by laalratty » 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.
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Post by METHSSNIFFER » 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.

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Post by Dr. Bond of the DVLR » Wed Aug 13, 2014 12:10 am

Neat work - how do you hinge your doors please?
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Post by METHSSNIFFER » Wed Aug 13, 2014 12:22 am

Hinges are used fabricated from brass.
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Post by Dannypenguin » Wed Aug 13, 2014 8:50 am

Nice! :thumbright:
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Post by Andrew » 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?

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Post by kandnwlr » Sun Aug 17, 2014 6:48 pm

Outstanding work! :shock:
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