discussion My Latest Model

[Bortig the Viking]

Hi all, just a few pictures of my latest model, as you know I like these wooden mechanical models, this was certainly on the large side.

 

[Defiant911]

Hi all, just a few pictures of my latest model, as you know I like these wooden mechanical models, this was certainly on the large side.

Looks really good, do all the pistons move when you push it along?

 

[Bortig the Viking]

Yes they do including the valves and other ancillaries, you can wind it up via the starting handle which tightens up the band mechanism and the car moves on its own via the cogs and bands. It includes working suspension and steering, you can select drive, reverse and neutral this allows the engine to work without driving the wheels, the parts to build it numbered 438 parts so plenty of cleaning up to be done. I just like the natural finish without having to paint them, not my best part of modelling, the smell and also I'm not the best at it due to health reasons.

 

[adt70hk]

Mark

That really does look amazing and is different from the usual.

ATB.

Andrew

 

[Defiant911]

Yes they do including the valves and other ancillaries, you can wind it up via the starting handle which tightens up the band mechanism and the car moves on its own via the cogs and bands. It includes working suspension and steering, you can select drive, reverse and neutral this allows the engine to work without driving the wheels, the parts to build it numbered 438 parts so plenty of cleaning up to be done. I just like the natural finish without having to paint them, not my best part of modelling, the smell and also I'm not the best at it due to health reasons.

Yes, I can relate to loving the smell of wood. It’s something that’s been in my family for generations as both my dad and grandad were carpenters and cabinet makers although oddly I never had the interest but I do love the smell. Maybe something like this would be more up my street as long as I don’t have to cut dove tail joints

 

[Guest]

That's a very neat build Mark.
They had some really good kits on their site.

 

[Bortig the Viking]

Thanks guys, knowing other people appreciate the models I make is good for me, at times it feels like an up hill struggle.

 

[Jim R]

Hi Mark
That is excellent and very different. I suppose being able to laser cut wood accurately makes these kits possible.
Jim

 

[Defiant911]

I’m going to have to
Buy my father one of these to build as he would enjoy. I see they have trains and clocks and all sorts.

 

[Bortig the Viking]

I’m going to have to
Buy my father one of these to build as he would enjoy. I see they have trains and clocks and all sorts.

Yes, they have plenty to choose from, as I've said I enjoy them.