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26th April 2017, 04:14 PM #1Member
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T Model Fire Truck - WIP
The Plans used are Prime Mover's from his website "Enjoy making Wooden Toys". I have not strictly followed the plans for Artistic Licence purposes.
Step 1.Cutbase board from Pine and recess axle housing. The Plans provide for 2 @ 3/4 inch boards comprising the base and no axle recess. Used my Router and a solid carbide spiral upcut bit to make the axle recess.
Step 2. Make the cabin. I have used some untreated Kapur offcuts for the cabin.
Step 3. Drill steering wheel column hole in base (1/2 inch dowell), prepare steering wheel column with 6mm hole in end, cut steering wheel from Purple Heart and attach to column with axle peg.
Step 4. Make seat from Blackbean and attach.
Step 5. Cut axles from Blackbutt decking board, attach to base and drill wheel axle peg holes (8mm).
End of Day 1, all square so far.
Geoff
PS: Pics have not gone where they were supposed to and I don't know how to fix.
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26th April 2017, 10:47 PM #2
You've got my attention Geoff.... Toymaking...YES!!!
Cheers, crowie
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27th April 2017, 09:23 AM #3GOLD MEMBER
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Top stuff mate
Regarding photos - If I want in sequence - I insert each photo individually - not as a group. Takes a bit more time - but always in correct order.
Then submit the new reply
Regards
Keith
Hope that makes sense - if not send me a PM
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27th April 2017, 02:11 PM #4
If you are quick and get in before your 24 hours are up since posting, you can edit your post and just click on the thumbnail image and drag it to where you want each one.
Nice work on the truck so far.Dallas
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27th April 2017, 04:43 PM #5Member
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Day 2. Thanks for the info re the Pics, I'll see what I can do when I have the time.
Step 1. Make the engine bonnet and radiator. I like to use pieces from my "left-overs bin" where possible and in this instance glued some Pine to a piece of Kapur (height and colour contrast). The radiator is a piece of Sapelle with backyard Jacaranda tree grill. When all glued together, cut on bandsaw to shape, sanded and radiator cap (axle peg end) fitted then glued to body.
Step 2. Cut wheel guards from a piece of NG Rosewood, using leftover to make front / engine infill. Wheel guards are each 3/4 inch wide so 1 @ 2 inch wide guard made and actual guards cut from the single piece. Same with the infill piece. When cut and measurements checked guard and infill glued together and sanded. Top-side edge routered with 1/4inch round-over bit. Guards test fitted (you beauty mate!) and set aside.
Step 3. Plans call for a water tank to be fitted to the rear and that the tank be solid timber. I intend installing a fire hose in the tank so I will need to plan for a hollow tank. Tonight's exercise.
As before, I apologise as the Pics are in no particular order.
Geoff
PS: I am careful with the timbers I use as I do not paint my toys / models, only finish with Danish Oil. Hence the colour and grain is very important if the toy is too look any good.
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27th April 2017, 07:05 PM #6
This has got to be worth following
DaveTTC
The Turning Cowboy
Turning Wood Into Art
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27th April 2017, 10:49 PM #7Senior Member
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The wood looks smooth as silk already. Can't wait to see it all finished.
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28th April 2017, 09:55 AM #8GOLD MEMBER
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Excellent
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28th April 2017, 05:53 PM #9Member
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Day 3. Unfortunately, none of Crowie's little helpers visited my shed overnight so I shall continue with the build.
Step 1. Design the construction of the water tank, 8 pieces of timber (not including the ends), with 6 of the pieces cut at a 15 degree angle. Cut, sand and glue together. Used NG Rosewood and Pine.
Step 2. Drill and fit recess for tank Filler Cap and ladder pivot with a forstner bit and hole saw. Filler Cap is Sapelle, I know it will oil to a deep dark brown colour.
Step 4. Drill hole (10 mm) for Fire Hose (1/4 inch dia), cut tube for Fire Hose and stoper one end. l plan for the Fire Hose to be simply pushed into the Water Tank cavity when not in use rather than use a winder mechanism to coil the Hose. Applied the KISS principle (Keep it Simple and Sturdy).
Step 5. Cut out the Ladder frames and drill ladder rung holes for 6 mm dowel. Ladder frame is Blackbutt and rungs to be Pine dowel. I have opted for hidden rung holes (5 mm deep) rather than through holes as I of the opinion the hidden holes will make for a stronger finish.
Step 6. Dry fit and all is still snug and square.
Geoff
PS: I hand sand all finished timber to 400 grit
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28th April 2017, 06:50 PM #10
Nice work there. Love the images. Wish I had the time to devote to projects.
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28th April 2017, 08:13 PM #11
We'll have to organize a helper, a favourite cartoon character....Handy Smurf came from Austin Texas from Bret....
charlie_brown.jpgSmurf-1.jpgdaffy-duck.jpgPopeye.jpgTopcat.jpgFred.jpgYogiBear.jpgBamBam.jpg
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28th April 2017, 11:13 PM #12
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29th April 2017, 08:38 AM #13Member
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BamBam is more my style.
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29th April 2017, 10:09 AM #14GOLD MEMBER
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Your work is great
Top Stuff mate
Regards
Keith
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30th April 2017, 12:04 PM #15Member
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Day 4. Final day. Made basic but strong wheels from Yellow Ballou, turned Fire Hose nozzle and fitted together with nozzle holder, made and fitted Bumpers from Budgeroo (glued and pinned) and made and fitted side guard supports for underneath the vehicle. All glued together and ready for oiling.
When finished the Fire Truck, together with its cousins (Tow Truck, Ute and Coupe) will be donated to my local Mens Shed to assist with its fund raising activities. The Tow Truck is my next toy to be made but I will not labour you with that build.
Thank you for your interest and kind words of support.
Geoff
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