Peatwagon - scratchbuild

[Allu]

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Started a scratchbuilding project loosely based on typical peatwagons, used in Finland but also I have seen similar designs used in many other countries including UK and Ireland. Underframe is done by laminating 2 mm thick sticks together in order to get a 6 mm thickness. Now started to build the wagon ends.

[philipy]

Very interesting and looking good so far

[ge_rik]

I will follow this with interest. Always like a scratchbuild.

Rik

[Allu]

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Wooden parts for the ends start to be ready. I distressd the wood and created more natural grain with a wire brush attached to a Dremel. Next probably the sides as I am still gathering material for the metal strappings and bolt heads.

[ge_rik]

I like the way you've aged the wood.

Rik

[Allu]

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Sides start to be wood-ready...

[Allu]

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Started to do boltheads, some strapping and latches.

[ge_rik]

I really like that, Allu.

Rik

[LNR]

Yes, starting to look interesting.
Grant.