After building a few wooden ship models, a cannon model and a couple of Ukuleles I needed a change so I built a Western Buckboard wagon. It appeared fairly simple but turned out to be quite complex. As an example; each spoke in the wheels had to be shaped then attached to the hub and rim. Between the spokes a pin was inserted on the inside of the rim to simulate a fastener for the iron rim and the area on either side of the pin scalloped to allow mud to fall off the rim. All work was done with hand tools. Unfortunately, in the photos many of the wooden parts appear different colors and shades but they are all the same, a lighting problem apparently. Enjoy.

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John. SWCA #1586

That's amazing detail work. Congrats on having the patience for a project like that, and the eye and the time and.....

That is amazing work and such detail.

It looks very precise. What are the dimensions for visual reference ?

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You have marvelously deft hands.

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Approximately 9'' long and 5" in length and height.

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John. SWCA #1586

Thanks! Actually I undertook model building and fly tying as self-prescribed therapy for neuropathy caused by a medical treatment that resulted in a loss of feeling in my fingers. They will never be 100% but it did help.

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John. SWCA #1586

Buckboard
I certainly don’t consider your model building a waste of time. Not many have your talent.
When I was a boy, those wagons, were still being used and called, spring wagons in my neck of the woods in central Ohio. They were called buckboards in the western states.
Many years ago, we found and used a wheelbarrow in the attic of our 100+ year old home. That was the first home that my parents owned. That house and wheelbarrow were designed and built by the same carpenter. That old wheelbarrow was used by us all. I used that wheelbarrow, circa 1936, to haul two-bushel baskets full of ashes and trash to earn a nickel a load. That wheelbarrow was taken home, and kept, by a family friend. At that time, I decided to commemorate it, I’d build a 1/3d scale model, as accurate as I could, every piece of it had to be hand built. The wood was even color ‘aged’. It took a lot of time, but I was pleased with the results, and It’s now displayed on our coffee table. I don’t consider it time wasted.
I wish that I could share pictures of it, in this post, but I’ve lost the ability to do so

Chubbo

Just like metal working , wood working is a talent and an art . Looks like you definitely have the touch , beautiful piece of work .

That's awesome! I need aspirin for my butt and back ache!

Looks awesome! I'm assuming this was a kit? If it wasn't I'm stupefied. If it was, do you mind telling us who made the kit and where it can be found? I might be interested in trying something like this.

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My Dad was into woodworking and carving. Some of the picture frames he made are simply awesome.

In our town we used to have a Great Lakes Ferry boat that would take us into Canada to a famous Amusement Park. The boat was left idle and it eventually was destroyed.

Dad took pictures from the internet and created a museum quality ship model that looked so much like the original, both in detail and dimensions, that it was unbelievable. Entered in a local history museum contest, it won Best of Show.

Your model is also awesome. Congrats on a fine piece.

PS - not wasted, time well spent...

Just a reminder of how skilled John truly is:

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Never said I'd be especially good at it and nowhere near John's artistry, but I'd like to try.

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It is a kit and a link provided. A word of warning, it is a bit challenging! I have built quite a few models and thought this would be a 2 week build, took three months! If anyone is thinking about building this or another kit don't hesitate to contact me, I would be glad to share my paucity of experience. MODEL TRAILWAYS WESTERN MTN BUCKBOARD 1:12 SCALE

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John. SWCA #1586

If you have any photos I would love to see them. Your Dad must have been a wonderful craftsman!

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Don't hesitate for a moment. I started in 2017 and don't consider myself anything near a craftsman. If you need a bit of advice please contact me, I have a recommendation to get you started with a minimal investment.

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Well, I don't know that I would call it a time waisting project, but some might. My 25 year project that I just sold recently - had to for our move.