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9th April 2018, 06:39 PM
dozeron

Wood working plans

Hi all, new to this site. I'm looking for plans to build/make wooden models of construction equipment, (NOT TOYS) but something more involved. Are there any scale model plans out there? I have just the usual home mans shed with a small bandsaw and bench drill etc. Any help would be great, thanks
dozeron.
9th April 2018, 06:47 PM
Kiwi75

Luc St-Amour has published several books on construction machines. I made his digger which wasn't to bad, the tracks are solid and don't move though, if you want the moving versions the skill level required goes up a bit I'd imagine. Welcome to the wood work forums btw.
9th April 2018, 07:28 PM
crowie

G'Day "dozeron"..

Check out "Toys and Joys" to start

Wooden Toy Plans, Patterns, Models and Woodworking Projects from Toys and Joys

plus "Gatto Plans"

Gatto Plan Supply - The finest in wooden model plans!

and Dutchy Plans

https://dutchypatterns.com/about/

ALSO have a look through the forum Toymaking

https://www.woodworkforums.com/f201

and Scale Modeling sections

https://www.woodworkforums.com/f174

Some blokes put there models and scratch build projects in the toymaking section...

PLEASE post you build projects too as it's great to share and learn.

Cheers, crowie

PS - Yes welcome to a top forum.
What part of NSW do you hail from?
You'll find a heap of knowledgeable & helpful people here; and for the most very willing to assist & sharing, so ask questions & share your knowhow,
Make sure you show off your masterpieces with lots of photos as everyone loves seeing them especially as works in progress,
Enjoy the toymaking and model making and enjoy the forum.
10th April 2018, 10:41 AM
dozeron

wood working plans

Thanks for your reply. Slowly getting organised. Are you from NZ, my wife moved to Australia in 1996 from Waihi Beach, North Island where I had been working in a gold mine for the last 6 years.
Regards, dozeron.
10th April 2018, 10:45 AM
dozeron

Hi Crowie, thanks for your reply. Will suss out those leads. We are living in a lifestyle village at Casino, Northern NSW. I'm still getting organised and will then start on something.
Regards, dozeron.
10th April 2018, 08:24 PM
crowie

Quote:

Originally Posted by dozeron

Hi Crowie, thanks for your reply. Will suss out those leads. We are living in a lifestyle village at Casino, Northern NSW. I'm still getting organised and will then start on something.
Regards, dozeron.

Let us know how you go getting plans; shot me an email if you need some assistance, cheers, crowie
11th April 2018, 10:17 AM
carousel carver

Hi You could try the PINTREST web site for some ideas that people all around the world put on display.
11th April 2018, 10:36 AM
dozeron

Thanks, will do so.
11th April 2018, 07:12 PM
Kiwi75

Quote:

Originally Posted by dozeron

Thanks for your reply. Slowly getting organised. Are you from NZ, my wife moved to Australia in 1996 from Waihi Beach, North Island where I had been working in a gold mine for the last 6 years.Regards, dozeron.

Yep, from Mid North, North Island, where beaches are like grains of sand on a beach :), Been to Waihi a few times, nice spot(Though ain't they all? ;) )good luck, looking forward to seeing your stuff here. Check out my Facebook page to see the diggers at FatCow Woodcraft.