discussion O scale Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus Wagon #2

[Lee Drennen]

While waiting on my parts I thought I would start another Circus Wagon. This will be Wagon #2

 

[Lee Drennen]

Here’s some progress I made before calling it a night

 

[Steve Jones]

Nice work with the boards Lee. They will look good once painted up.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Thanks Steve once the detail parts get here they should be done soon. I’ll post some more updates later

 

[scottie3158]

Lee,
This is something different, nice work on the boards.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Paul. Thanks been want to build these for years glad you like them

 

[Mini Me]

You are braver than I am. I do not do well with wood construction, in fact, I like it almost as much as Resin Kits (Not) Looks like you are having fun with this Lee, so I'll leave you to it and check your progress from time to time. Rick H.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Rick. Thanks always liked craftsman kits this time of year reminds me when I used to build my own kites and mom would tear up small bits of sheets for the tail hopefully these will be done by the weekend if I get my parts

 

[Lee Drennen]

Got some paint on the wagon and decaled it. I didn’t like the way the wheels turned out I may buy some replacements

 

[Mini Me]

Lee, I'm not sure what bothers you about them, I think they add character to the build and accentuate the unevenness of the rough cut lumber these wagons were constructed with back in the day. Rick H.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Rick. I’m talking about the wheels

 

[Mini Me]

Sorry, misread your post. Never did get to see the wheels after you painted them so can't make a call on that. Up to you Pard.

 

[Guest]

Bit late in buddy, liking the idea, starting to look the part.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Rick. Think I will go with a different style instead of the ones I have

John. Thanks for the complement and stopping by your never to late

 

[Steve Jones]

The writing on the sides is so realistic. Hope you manage to sort out your wheelie probs.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Steve. Thanks for the complement I will there on order I’m glad I took this route of put individual strips of wood instead of a piece of wood that was scribe

 

[Lee Drennen]

Work on the wagon today very cold and rainy day here. I received my wheels from Don Mills I also added the Whiffle rings and hip rings to the back still a lot more details to add

 

[Mini Me]

That looks just right Lee. Very wagony indeed. Good choice on the wheel replacements by the way. Rick H.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Rick. Thanks a few more details and they both will be done. I’ll be building more Circus wagons if you want to follow along

 

[Strenko J]

Looking good Lee.. waiting for the hoard of clowns jumping out of the tiny little VW next