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  1. 7th January 2010, 04:48 PM #1
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    Default mercedes 1903

    Just started to make a model 1903 Mercedes, can't remember the name of the book it came from ( Aussie will know ) it will be 350mm o/a. The plans call for heaps of brass parts, even though I have a metal lathe I want to make everything out of timber.
    First 2 days work, the wheels, blackwood tyres, huon pine rims and hubs,tooth picks for the spokes.
    cheers John.
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    nice start to the project john, looking forward to progress pics and finished item.

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    Nice wheels Ninefingers.......
    Looking forward to the finished Merc!

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    If I only had a brain.
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    WoW John,I knew it was going to happen but so soon.!
    Yeh I know the book-I have it from the library now,having a good look at it.
    I missed your posting and just caught it now.Getting slack in my old age.
    The book's name is"Building Antique Model Cars In Wood" By William Reeves,Sterling publishing It is well worth a look guys. 6 different detailed models from 1903 to 1911
    Back To Car Building & All The Sawdust.
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    update on the Mercedes, added steering to the original,wheels etc are still loose, heaps of work on the dashboard equipment, made in satin box , not brass as in the drawings. regards John
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    Looks like you are doing a fine job there John.
    Is that a laminated front axle? Sure looks like it.
    All that fine turning to make the controls up.
    Back To Car Building & All The Sawdust.
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    You are a artist. Fine detail in your work. Enjoyed seeing Dallas
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    NF nice work looking forward to the finished vehicle.

    Howd you do the wooden chain
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    Re chain. I raided my wifes jewellery box , found an old necklace that hadn't been worn for years. Only metal to be used. John
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    TY John hope she now doesn't find its new use and demand a new one
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    Great looking model you've got going there NF.

    Might take a look at that book.
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    These models never cease to amaze me and this one is no exception. Will watch it with interest.
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    Cheers John
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    Getting to to the end of construction, the horn and a few minor bits to do.
    Next problem ,what do I finish it with??.
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    John thats beautiful work well done and you eve had time to go visit the old fella Aussie
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    Quote Originally Posted by wheelinround View Post
    John thats beautiful work well done and you eve had time to go visit the old fella Aussie
    Wheelin , I think i'm the old fella, got a few years up on Aussie. Spent a hour or so with Aussie yesterday,looked at the plans he has got for his next project.
    Wont give to much away. regards John.
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