Thread: First Class Passenger Carriage (Early 1900's)

WOW,

Thanks for sharing Alan

Regards

Keith

Hi all,

I have been working on the second side frame of the carriage. This is the side where all the windows open. You may be able to see in the first photo there are windows in varying open positions along the length of the carriage. This side has been quite different in design compared to the side with the windows that don't open. I need to be able to take the windows out to stain the inside and paint the outside (at a later date). What I have done is to make each window assembly a module that is screwed to the top and bottom plate. I have also done this for the stud and noggin assemblies in between each window assembly. The whole side is removable until I have finished the window assemblies. Still have to make up and fit the bottom weather beading on the sliding window sill.
I have made and fitted the beading all around the fixed windows. These are made out of 2mm X 2mm strip wood (pine) cut up on the table saw. Quite finicky cutting up tiny timber on the saw - definitely must use a push stick and keep fingers clear.
I am going to start on the end door frames and then finish off under the carriage. I have started making up some Georgian style entry doors for the carriage. The doors will have a glass window top section.

All the Best

Regards

Keith

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Keith your work is amazing.
If it was not for the clamps you could mistake your build for 1000mm:1M . Thank you for sharing.
I, like many others are enjoying the ride.

Hi All,

I have been working on the main entry doors and framing. Now making up a copy for the other end of the carriage. Fitted weather beading to the windows and added the door jamb. Have made up some brass door knobs. Just a primer coat on the door at the moment. Decision on carriage livery will come up later but thinking of Burgundy, Royal Blue or maybe even Indian Red (but probably not).

I am happy with the progress - slow work however getting the frames all square and doors fitted with correct gaps.

Regards

Keith

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You gotta be happy with that Charlie!.
Great Stuff Mate!.

Cheers
Trev.

Originally Posted by Repliconics

You gotta be happy with that Charlie!.
Great Stuff Mate!.

Cheers
Trev.

Don't forget to ignore the phillips heads Trev - They WON"T be seen in the long term

Regards

Charlie

Hi All,

Been working on the other entry end framework on the carriage, but I had a thought that a Royal Carriage (yes it's gone from a Governor's Carriage to a Royal Carriage) must have the Royal Insignia etched into the glass at both entry doors of the carriage.
Had a bit of a look around - etching cream - too messy plus you still have to create multiple stencils. Sandblast etching - well don't have a sandblast arrangement. Decided to use my Dremel.

Because it is early 1900's decided on George - but didn't want to designate 1V. Went online and printed out the insignia to the scale that suits my entry window. Made up a block underneath that fits in the window frame so the paper does't move and then I drew onto the glass with a permanent fine line marker. Then the nerve wracking bit - etching using the dremel. Used a 1mm diamond point. Cleaned up the glass with acetone.

Extremely happy with the outcome. This carriage opens up opportunities to carry out work that you normally wouldn't carry out.

Anyway - here are some photos

Regards

Keith

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Looks good Keith, I like the etched touch

Originally Posted by LaserJack

Looks good Keith, I like the etched touch

Thanks Jack - look forward to meeting up with you on Sunday

Regards

Keith

Damn!!! We are sure getting fancy now......

I don't know whether to say nice job mate or SIR, WE ARE LOOKING PARTICULAR GOOD!!!!

I thought you might have etched it C&K. Or perhaps K1.Looks like you are after a job at Mister Mint with that engraving.Looks regal.

Hi All,

We were at a Woodies Exhibition at Ararat at the weekend. Unfortunately Cathie and I both got a bit crook - bit of a flu going around.

However a good day was had and as Peter requested I took some photos to share with you.

The first is Laserjack set up with his equipment. The second is my Lion locomotive. The third is a guy who does scroll sawing and makes clocks. The 4th is a person who does pens, platters and there are some naked ladies. And the last photo is a finished article of a fellow who carves Australian birds out of timber blanks of Huon pine. The photo doesn't do it justice. A good day which went quickly with lots of questions etc.

Regards

Keith

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Thank You Keith for the photos of your Ararat trip, sorry to hear you became unwell;
when things are going around I say "They can jolly well go right around me, thank you"....

Love the train but of course.... Do you know how the sales went for Jack?

Cheers, Peter

Originally Posted by crowie

Thank You Keith for the photos of your Ararat trip, sorry to hear you became unwell;
when things are going around I say "They can jolly well go right around me, thank you"....

Love the train but of course.... Do you know how the sales went for Jack?

Cheers, Peter

Some interested parties which is nice, If i wasn't in hospital for 2 weeks before the event i could have had some kits to sell which is a shame as it seems there might have been some interest

Overall though was nice to meet Keith and get out of the house haha

Ended up finishing the steam loco while i was there, will post pics a bit later

Kieth's model he had with him was awesome, very inspiring