Stage Coach Model

Hi All , I am building a " Gatto " plan 31 Stage Coach and need some help ,it seems from the plans that the brake assembly does not move ,I would like the brakes to work so have any builders out there modified them to enable the brakes to move .
Thank you Rod

Hi Rod

Looked up the Gatto plan - looks really nice. Sorry I can't help with the querie but I look forward to your build:2tsup:

Regards

Keith

G'Day Rod, There were a few very good coach builders on the forum but haven't seen them for a while...
Aussie, oven1944 were two... Cheers, crowie
There is this one on lumberjocks that may help..
A model Stagecoach - by Dee1 @ LumberJocks.com ~ woodworking community
Stagecoach Doors - by nitewalker41 @ LumberJocks.com ~ woodworking community

And

https://www.google.com.au/search?q=%...w=1480&bih=823

Thanks I will post a few pic when I work how to .I have made a few other models dozers and loaders and excavators ,graders

The problem about giving advice on a question like this is that I am not familiar with the plans but I am sure that with a little working out that it could be possible it may mean adding links which are not shown on them

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Originally Posted by Dalboy

The problem about giving advice on a question like this is that I am not familiar with the plans but I am sure that with a little working out that it could be possible it may mean adding links which are not shown on them

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Thanks for that I have worked out how to make the brakes work ,I will slot the holes in brake beam to allow movement and use a cam on brake leaver to push links to operate .
Thanks i have made wheels and frame so far I put steel bands around wheel rims like real ones looks good .

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Originally Posted by choof

Thanks for that I have worked out how to make the brakes work ,I will slot the holes in brake beam to allow movement and use a cam on brake leaver to push links to operate .
Thanks i have made wheels and frame so far I put steel bands around wheel rims like real ones looks good .

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Don't be afraid to post some pictures of the progress as most of the model/toy makers on here enjoy the journey

Hi All, I have made up a cam that will push the brake bar on 'I will try to attach a photo.
I have made the frame and wheels A few changes is I have put steel rims on the wheels and used leather straps to support the coach like the real ones
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Nice work, will be watch the progress.:2tsup:

Looks really nice - well done

Regards

Keith

Glad you have solved the brake lever it looks good i will be following the rest of the build

Hi All have finished the Coach very pleased with result 'made a few changes brakes; step and leather throughbraces .& steel rims I am more than happy to message anyone building one
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