My Rocking Horse (WIP)

[mcatal01]

I'm interested in your thoughts on my project.


18mm Marine Plywood Rocking Horse - a set on Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/82923797@N04/sets/72157630636734492/)

[crowie]

G'Day Michael,
From my understanding, marine ply is a strong ply and if you use a good coat of top shelf glue plus proper clamping, the horse should turn out as the photos the link you posted.
Then when it's all shaped, painted & kitted out, only you'll know it was a sheet of ply at its beginning.
Make sure you post some of your own WIP photos.
Cheers, crowie

[Scott]

Wow, love this. my daughters would go nuts over it. Thanks for showing :)

[colbra]

I'm interested in your thoughts on my project.


18mm Marine Plywood Rocking Horse - a set on Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/82923797@N04/sets/72157630636734492/)

Hi Mcatal 01 What you have done looks great to me….. do you follow a special set of layer drawing to achieve the final shape of the horse I have worked with these in the past when building model ships and half models of same practises that you may have used.
That was about 30yrs ago and before the age of the internet and there was no such thing as cad soft ware
I would like to follow your progress with the horse so keep the pictures coming
Congrats on the work :2tsup::2tsup:
colbra:)

[Dalboy]

mcatal01 That looks a little bit like the "Rocky" rocking horse from the rocking horse shop. So far it is looking great the next bit is the fun bit all the carving, all I can say is take it easy and don't be tempted to chisel off to much at a time(I have made this one see the second link in my signature).
i will watch this build with interest:bgth:

[Wongo]

Nice horse. The lucky girl is going to love it. I bet she can't wait to have a ride. Did you get the plans from Anthony Dew?

[genuine]

That is an interesting way of making a rocking horse. Seen one by Anthony Dew, once it has been painted, one would never know it was made from plywood.

Can't help thinking there must be a lot of really good quality glue involved.

Also would imagine that you would simply use a disc sander rather than chisels to achieve the final shape - the glue would blunt the chisel rather rapidly imho.

Looking forward to the rest of the WIP photos.

Cheers, Tony

[mcatal01]

Hi everyone,
Thanks for the comments.

I finally had the neeve to power carve it today with Arbortech Industrial cutter. First time I used it, very narley indeed.
I have put the pics up in the flicker folder for you all, now i need to remove all the marks, smooth it out and sand it back. The head I will have to carve with chisels, again never used them before.
Yes its a Medium Rocking Horse from Rocking Horse Shop in England. If anyone is interested www.rockinghorseshop.co.uk (http://www.rockinghorseshop.co.uk)
My grandfather used to make rocking horses and childrens toys in general and used to help him on the weekends etc, (mainly child labour) lol. I used to get all the sanding jobs.

I have also included the plan cover shot (what the horse will finally look like, fingers crossed)

Cheers
Michael

[colbra]

Hi everyone,
Thanks for the comments.

I finally had the neeve to power carve it today with

Great stuff love to see some more pics :2tsup::2tsup:
Colbra:)

[mcatal01]

Also have a toy Truck

Toy Truck - a set on Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/82923797@N04/sets/72157630636863194/)

Dining suite restoration

Dining Suite Restoration - a set on Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/82923797@N04/sets/72157630636734480/)

[colbra]

Also have a toy Truck

Toy Truck - a set on Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/82923797@N04/sets/72157630636863194/)

Dining suite restoration

Dining Suite Restoration - a set on Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/82923797@N04/sets/72157630636734480/)

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[Dalboy]

mcatal01 starting to take shape now:2tsup::2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:.

Will you just varnish it or paint it

[mcatal01]

Hi,

I have finally finished my daughters rocking horse.

Comments welcome.

[A Duke]

Very nice. Good job.
Interesting finish looks a bit like a Zebra especially the monotone shots.
Regards

[Xanthorrhoeas]

Very attractive modern rendition of the traditional rocking horse. I have an antique one I restored for my daughter when she was about the same age - though it is not sparkling like yours, more like shabby. Did you make the saddle and harness yourself or buy them? Who supplied the horsehair mane and tail? I got a new tail for mine from Horseland some years ago, and tried to get a new mane as well (some previous child had taken to it with scissors) but they didn't ever get back to me.

[mcatal01]

Hi Xanthorrhoeas, I got all the plans and accessories (all of it) from the Rocking Horse Shop in the UK. They were very good to deal with. The bridle and saddle is all hand made by them. Real good quality.

[Xanthorrhoeas]

Thanks very much. I had read about the plans but hadn't picked up that they supplied all the gear too. I have had the idea of fixing up my daughter's horse for her children (when they arrive) so will contact them to see what they offer. :)

[mcatal01]

cool, if you are interested you can checkout their website

www.rockinghorseshop.co.uk (http://www.rockinghorseshop.co.uk)

[artme]

You've hit the bullseye mate! wonderful job!!:2tsup::2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:

[Xanthorrhoeas]

Thanks again. Very interesting site, though the prices for their renovation kits are pretty steep at Pounds 260 for a larger horse. Even with our decent exchange rate at the moment that would hurt. I might buy some leather and become a leather worker for the project!

[mcatal01]

Thanks again. Very interesting site, though the prices for their renovation kits are pretty steep at Pounds 260 for a larger horse. Even with our decent exchange rate at the moment that would hurt. I might buy some leather and become a leather worker for the project!

Or you can try Australian site

www.rockinghorse.com.au (http://www.rockinghorse.com.au)

[Xanthorrhoeas]

Thanks but that is an audio recording studio :U

"The Rockinghorse residential recording studio complex (http://www.rockinghorse.com.au/?p=recording-studios)offers an unparalleled degree of sophistication and comfort that includes not only a world class recording facility with the very latest cutting edge technology, but a stunningly elegant and secluded workspace that nurtures inspiration."

[mcatal01]

Thanks but that is an audio recording studio :U

"The Rockinghorse residential recording studio complex (http://www.rockinghorse.com.au/?p=recording-studios)offers an unparalleled degree of sophistication and comfort that includes not only a world class recording facility with the very latest cutting edge technology, but a stunningly elegant and secluded workspace that nurtures inspiration."

lol lol sorry mate, it's actually www.rockinghorses.com.au (http://www.rockinghorses.com.au)

[Dalboy]

The horse has turned out great a job well done. You should be proud of it and the children will have hours of fun riding it:2tsup::2tsup::2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:

[Xanthorrhoeas]

lol lol sorry mate, it's actually www.rockinghorses.com.au (http://www.rockinghorses.com.au)

That quite OK. You galvanised me into actually doing some hard work (aka as a Google search!) and I found some dedicated Australian rocking horse restorers who have identified my horse asn a Roebuck, made in Sydney about 1956. I had always imagined that it was much earlier because of the distressed condition but it must have just been used by a couple of active families in the 40 years before we bought it. They rode it hard. It's got me quite excited to repair it now.

[garywisbey]

nice work i use a lot of brich ply it nice and strong and you don't get the gaps in the layers as in the low cost ply great work some ones going to very happy with that.

[Superfoot]

Hi Xanthorrhoeas, I got all the plans and accessories (all of it) from the Rocking Horse Shop in the UK. They were very good to deal with. The bridle and saddle is all hand made by them. Real good quality.

There is another place in Australia. Michael Mason of Angaston (Barossa Valley SA) runs the Woodcarvers Haven and he runs weekly woodcarving classes three times a year for those who want to come from interstate. This is a link to his website:

The Woodcarvers Haven - Make Your Own Hand Carved Wooden rocking Horse, Classes Tuition Video and Books Available!! (http://www.woodcarver.com.au/make_your_own.php)

He also sells all of the attachments and leathergear. I haven't been out to his place yet but it is on my list of things to do.

Peter M

[munruben]

Excellent work. thanks for sharing.:2tsup::2tsup::2tsup: