Thread: WIP Wool Truck

Hi Everyone
Yesterday was crate building day. The new triton saw is a beauty. Picked one up at Bunnings before Christmas. Will cut as fine as Dave's compound mitre, and saves him from using the thicknesser. The bits were cut out, including the tie rail of course!!

The crate was built separately and attached to the body with glue. I dropped the toy yesterday evening, and thank God it was wood glue he used, not anything else. Only the glue let go and the crate came crashing down. No harm done. I breathe again!!!

When he finished the truck, he wanted the wheel hubs and lights painted. Not an easy task at the end of the day, and in future, I'll paint anything like that, before it goes onto the model.

I think the truck is drop dead gorgeous, and what's more, totally original. No plans, just a few pics from Google image and the original photo. When it is compared to Dave's fire truck, the models in the original book are very crude, and lack finesse. Especially to a mechanic's trained eye.

Now all we have to do is make the bales, and tie them on. Of course we'll have to comply with the RTA Load Restraint Guide!! (Private joke aimed at Dave)

And no, Wheelin', we're not going to shear the sheep for authenticity. I already killed a teddy in the name of this project.

Cheers
LiliB