discussion Scale Model Horse Drawn Vehicles

[Guest]

If you are into making scale models then take a look my web site!!!!

www.scalemodelhorsedrawnvehicle.co.uk

The site is dedicated to Scale Model Horse Drawn Vehicles

Before the advent of the automobile, in the first decades of the twentieth century, the enormous variety of horse drawn vehicles were the means whereby people and goods were able to travel from one place to another. Instead of hailing a taxi, you would call a Hansom cab. The timber felled from the forest would be transported on a timber waggon, there were bakers carts, milk carts, coal carts and beer waggons, there were the elegant carriages like the Landau and the Brougham for private use. The covered waggons like the Conestoga and Prairie Scooner transported countless thousands of pioneers to the new lands of Oregon and California.

Brows amongst the pages of this web site; and click on the various links that will take you on a fascinating journey into the world of horse drawn vehicles.

Go to the MODEL GALLERY page and see some fantastic models that have been

made by model makers from all over the world

There is advice on where to get plans from. There are loads of links to

suppliers and other sources and a TIPS & IDEAS page. Just brows through the

pages, there is loads of information on Scale Model Horse Drawn Vehicles!!

Please enjoy, and feel free to e-mail me from here or from the address on my web page.

jraah.

 

[John]

Hi jraah welcome to the forum, very nice site you have there loads of good info

 

[Guest]

an unusual topic for modelling , but nicely done

 

[wonwinglo]

Jraah,Great site and more power to your lovely subject matter,thanks for letting us all know of its existance.

 

[Guest]

Jraah' date='Great site and more power to your lovely subject matter,thanks for letting us all know of its existance.[/quote']Thank you for your appreciation folks!

Here is a fine example of the work of a skilled model maker. This is a 1/8th scale model of a Concord Stage Coach made by Dale Ford of California. All the models shown on the web site are scratch-built, every nut and bolt, every chain link and timber parts are hand made.

jraah

 

[wonwinglo]

What can I say ? just stunning,and all of that super detail does credit to the builder,good to know that there are modellers out there prepared to go just that bit further.

 

[Guest]

The first picture shows a 1/12th scale model of a Table Top Wool Waggon, made by “Radish” of Brisbane Australia. ‘TTWW1’ AND ‘TTWW2’ shows this model in greater detail.

These huge waggons were the biggest horse drawn vehicles that were regularly used on the bush tracks at the turn of the 19/20th century. The sepia picture shows one of these waggons with 123 bales of Merino wool loaded – a weight of around 12 tons, and pulled by a team of 26 bullocks. Sometimes up to 30 horses were used to pull just one wagon and there would be just one driver controlling each team! They would start out from the large sheep ranches on a journey of about 480 miles, one way only. It could take over three months to reach the seaports of Bowen and Rockhampton.

The last picture shows two of these vehicles, one of them having the load of wool adjusted, which was a regular occurrence on the uneven bush tracks.

“Radish” is a master model maker, and he has included every detail on this superb model. The stitching and transfers on each of the bales of wool are made in 1/12th scale, matching exactly the details of the full size bales!

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[wonwinglo]

Jraah,the standard of construction is exceptional,the work in those wheels alone must have taken hours to do.These models are real labours of love,any horse drawn fire engines ?

 

[Guest]

awesome pictures jraah,

are the models built using similiar techniques to the real ones ?

any pics you have of these models under contstruction would be great if you could post them

thanx

Adz..

 

[Guest]

awesome pictures jraah,are the models built using similiar techniques to the real ones ?

any pics you have of these models under contstruction would be great if you could post them

thanx

Adz..

Thank you Chris and Barry for showing an interest in these models, it’s a passion I have for these horse drawn vehicles. There is so much fascinating history that goes with many of these vehicles. As does the history of automobiles, locomotives, ships and aircraft etc., and its great to see so many of you in here dedicated to such a diverse range of model making – it gladdens my heart!!!

I think we can all learn so much from others, some aspects and techniques of one craft can be adapted to other types of model making. I find the whole world of miniaturisation a most absorbing and fulfilling subject.

Chris!....take a look at my web site and click on the ‘Tips & Ideas’ page…..Then go to the ‘Making Scale Wheels’ link, where you will see a few pics of wheel construction. From that page go to the link that takes you to – ‘…. how to construct ‘Sarven’ type wheels’, where you will find more on wheel construction and also more finished model pics.

I will include more on model construction later……

In the meantime, I wish you both many happy hours of model making!

 

[Guest]

awesome pictures jraah,are the models built using similiar techniques to the real ones ?

any pics you have of these models under contstruction would be great if you could post them

thanx

Adz..

Hi Adzam, when making these models, I try to make them as close as possible to the way the original vehicles would have been made. Have a look at this webshots site, go to the bottom and open the last two albums and you should get an idea of how the models are made. EVERY item, including ALL nuts and bolts are hand made.

http://community.webshots.com/user/radish1us

regards radish :smile1:

 

[Guest]

radish ... WOW !

stunning work, the time and dedication put into those models must be immense.

hat of to you, :respect4:

some bueatiful work there.

Adz..

 

[Guest]

East-Anglian Waggon of 1850

The actual vehicle was built at Maplestead in North Essex around 1850. A Mr. John Anstee found it in a farmyard in 1952, when it was in a very bad state. He purchased it from the farmer, a Mr. Beehag for £1. Anstee spent considerable time and money on restoration, with great care being taken to keep to the original construction. John Thompson produced a set of plans in 1975 when he measured it up at the Museum of English Rural life.

This massive and stately waggon was amongst one of the largest and heaviest ever built in England. A man of 6ft. 4in. would have had to stand on tip-toe to look over the side at its lowest point and the rear wheels were around 5½ft. in diameter.

The three pictures here show close up details of a 1/8th scale model and you can see here how a wagon wheel was constructed. All parts are scratch-built and the timber used is lime, spruce and apple.

jraah

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[John]

The attention to detail that's gone in to them is amazing, a true craftsman :goodpost:

 

[wonwinglo]

These vehicles are a part of our social history and it is great to see them being preserved in this way,once more through the models the exact skills used in producing such items as the elaborate wheels live on,Jraah people like yourself with such dedication and skills are a credit to the hobby of building scale models,thank you for showing us all what can be achieved in miniature.

 

[Guest]

Hi guys

I'd like to know where I can obtain carriage/ horse drawn vehicles plans?

Thanks in advance

 

[Guest]

you will get some good plans at www.hobby.uk.com

 

[Guest]

I am new to this site - so pardon any blunders.... I joined because I sell books and plans for making model horse drawn vehicles and I am always looking for parts to add to my site for my customers. Check out my web site at http://www.wildhorsebooks.com there are also books and plans for building real horse drawn vehicles, and driving real horses.

 

[Guest]

Hi to All, for anybody who might be remotely interested in Scale Model Horse Drawn Vehicles, the original website at - http://homepage.ntlworld.com/scalemodel.hdvs/index.htm, has managed to disappear into the wilderness.

BUT, there is another site that has the same information, it has risen from the ashes like a phoenix, once again it is available for perusal.

http://scalemodelhorsedrawnvehicle.co.uk/

Please feel free to check it out, lots of good info available.

regards radish

 

[Guest]

Hi to All, for anybody who might be remotely interested in Scale Model Horse Drawn Vehicles, the original website at - http://homepage.ntlworld.com/scalemodel.hdvs/index.htm, has managed to disappear into the wilderness.BUT, there is another site that has the same information, it has risen from the ashes like a phoenix, once again it is available for perusal.

http://scalemodelhorsedrawnvehicle.co.uk/

Please feel free to check it out, lots of good info available.

regards radish

Thanks Radish for updating that link!:bravo:

I hope to be back later and make a few more posts

:regards:

jraah.