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

Hi All,

Decided that the conference / dining room needs a piano. This is going to be a good challenge. Cathie has a music box which is about 1/7th of the scale that I need to build. So that will be a good prototype for dimensions. Will have individual keys (but won't play music). Converting to my own version of a baby grand piano. Think it will take a while to build.

Regards

Keith

Prototype photo piano prototype.jpg (Cathies Music box)

I'd best ring Cathy and tell her to keep a good eye on her piano music box.....

Originally Posted by crowie

I'd best ring Cathy and tell her to keep a good eye on her piano music box.....

Peter,

She gave it to me - she knows mate

Hi All,

One of my mates wanted to see how I was going with the piano. It is going to have an opening top. It is my design - (a Keith Steinway Ha Ha)
Hey Trev, there are not enough keys because if I put a full keyboard in it wouldn't fit across the carriage in my scale. Anyway - still lots of work to do on it . Nothing really secured in position yet. I have cut a mirror to sit as the front panel. On to the woodlathe to make some ornate supports between the keyboard and the base.

Take Care

Regards

Keith


Piano.jpg

"...in my scale."
What range were you thinking of. Normal piano is 7 octaves and has 88 keys.
I like what you have done but am not sure about the mirror. Pianos normally have a music stand/or rack when the lid is open. The front could be adorned with molding and candle holders.
At 3 octaves I think we could still play some decent tunes in most scales.

Originally Posted by Handyjack

"...in my scale."
What range were you thinking of. Normal piano is 7 octaves and has 88 keys.
I like what you have done but am not sure about the mirror. Pianos normally have a music stand/or rack when the lid is open. The front could be adorned with molding and candle holders.
At 3 octaves I think we could still play some decent tunes in most scales.

Kevin,

Will have an opening lid. Have made up the strings and hammers. There will be a music stand. Patience will be required until I finish it. Think it will look Mini Grand. Probably shouldn't have posted a Work In Progress - just wanted to let people know how I was making it. The finished article will look a lot different than the photo I attached.

Take Care

Keith (Steinway)

We want to see the makers initials somewhere on the piano. KS.

Originally Posted by Handyjack

We want to see the makers initials somewhere on the piano. KS.

No Worries

this afternoon mate

I'll second that!.
Good luck Charlie Boy "Not That You Should Need It".
Your a top flight bowler in fine form.
I'll even let you off the hook and say Driving is in for the day.
I mean to say it's the Club Championships "All's Fair".

Cheers Mate.
Trev.

Originally Posted by Repliconics

I'll second that!.
Good luck Charlie Boy "Not That You Should Need It".
Your a top flight bowler in fine form.
I'll even let you off the hook and say Driving is in for the day.
I mean to say it's the Club Championships "All's Fair".

Cheers Mate.
Trev.

Thanks guys

But I lost - 25 to 18.

A great game - I wouldn't have changed any of my tactics - proud of my game. He was a bit better than me on the day - Good on him. His first Championship - Congrats to him. Always next year as the one who loses says. But Bowls has been good to me. I am sore and buggered. Pennant today - Hopefully a win. Thanks for your support

Keith (Charlie)

I'm sure on the day your opponent played a better game.
But I'd never say a better man!.
There's a lot more about you than just bowls that makes you a champion!.

Cheers mate
Trev.

To all my mates and supporters on the Forum - I would like to to know that Cathie (Cathiequilter) and I have been married for 40 absolutely fantastic years today. It is also her Birthday. (No we didn't get married on her Birthday so I would only have to buy her one present). I hope you all have a great day as I am sure we will.

All the Best

Keith

Happy Birthday Cathie and married to Charlie for 40 years "WOW".
You my dear must be an "Absolute Saint".
Your a damn lucky man Charlie Brown and don't you forget it.

Hope you both have a great day on both counts!.

Cheers
Trev.