Photo 23
Here is an overall view of all rails in place.(See Photo 24)
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Photo 24
At this point touch with paint up any bolts, nuts or components and set assembly aside.
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Page 1: ...t Length 9 75 Width 5 25 Height 5 25 minus whip Kit design plans instructions and prototype model by Ken Foran 2012 INSTRUCTION MANUAL BUCKBOARDWAGON C I R C A L A T E 1 8 0 0 1 9 0 0 S 2013 Model Shi...
Page 2: ...you wish For example you may want to skip to the end of this manual and begin the wheel construction as you are working on other parts or waiting for glued assemblies to set The Plans Overall plan she...
Page 3: ...If you should happen to bend an axle it can be straightened also avoid paint build up when painting the axle Working with Brass The brass in the kit is a photo etched sheet Use care when cutting the s...
Page 4: ...lean excess residue from laser cutting from surfaces and edges of wood parts 5 Cast white metal parts are delicate due to replicating in 1 12 th scale Extra care and cau 6 tion is required when cleani...
Page 5: ...5 in total Starting with the center brace and insert the painted pins 23 in the starter holes using needle nose pliers Work carefully and hold the pin near the point to press fit into the holes and th...
Page 6: ...oto 1 Glue the rear cross brace in place using round toothpicks as locators to align all the holes 11 Use spring clamps until glue is set Repeat step to glue front brace in place make sure the front e...
Page 7: ...8 x 1 8 x 12 Basswood strip and cut eight 8 1 inch pieces 2 Glue the 1 strips diagonally across each corner of on both sides square fixture See Photo 3 25 This wheel building fixture will also work as...
Page 8: ...springs and using the cast in hole locations carefully drill using 9 67 drill bit in all eight 8 holes in springs Then enlarge holes using 55 drill bit Clean and file smooth all parting lines and then...
Page 9: ...o drill 55 holes through the center of the brackets Then mark the centerline of the bracket along the flat edge and transfer the centerline marks to the arced edge Then mark left and right of the cent...
Page 10: ...itical step so take time and dry fit to check See photo 6 Carefully cut and sand the two bottom edges of the two seat sides and the bottom edge of 5 the seat back such that when held together will sit...
Page 11: ...eat sides and back When satisfied with dry fit prime and paint with Satin Black paint Then locate and glue in place using 4 3 16 bolts inserted from the inside of the seat area Let the glue set Using...
Page 12: ...nt surface 5 of apron clamp the 1 8 x 1 8 strip flush along the bottom edge of the apron Important the strip must be flush The inside surface of the apron will have the whip holder holes on the lower...
Page 13: ...pron assembly glue is completely set carefully ream all the holes with a 55 10 drill bit Trim the top edge of formers to be flush with top edge of apron if necessary Set apron aside for later assembly...
Page 14: ...egree brackets to the bottom of the two apron formers using 3 round tooth picks inserted from the front surface of the apron When bracket glue is dry add four 4 3 8 round head bolts through the front...
Page 15: ...ts and nuts in each location one at a time Foot Steps The shorter painted foot steps are located to the front of the apron Locate and align each 1 with their respective holes using a round toothpick a...
Page 16: ...hole for slip fit into place Ream hole in holder and or file whip for slip fit Seat to Platform Assembly The seat can now be added to the platform using the previously built seat spring bracket assemb...
Page 17: ...o holes from WB 1 the 1 16th basswood 1 sheet align the holes and glue together Once the glue has set sand all surfaces to remove any laser residue Carefully with a sharp 11 blade cut both ends of the...
Page 18: ...front axle spring reference mark with that on the head block and glue in 7 place making sure they are center aligned to each other Locate the two 2 painted head block clips with the flat tops and long...
Page 19: ...t mounting surfaces Use the stain finish as reference while carving to keep all carving even See photo17 Photo 17 Once satisfied with carved and sanded smoothed surfaces re stain carved areas with a l...
Page 20: ...t parallel to work surface with the rear spring mount 1 ing surface facing up Carefully apply glue to flat mounting surface of the painted metal spring and set the wood axle cap flat mating surface in...
Page 21: ...il glue sets Once glue is set carefully drill the two front holes through the reach arms using the holes in the reach plate arms as guides with the 55 drill bit NOTE These holes must be drilled vertic...
Page 22: ...ch plate and brace arm holes with 55 drill bit and 11 insert glue two 2 3 8 painted round head bolts into rear holes and add two 2 small square nuts onto bolt shafts Now ream the front holes and note...
Page 23: ...parallel and brace flanges flush to the reach arms mark and drill holes using 55 5 drill bit through reach arm Select one brace first insert glue two 2 3 16 painted round head bolts and small square...
Page 24: ...and adjusting then prime and paint both The apron hand rail requires two 2 3 16 and four 4 3 8 painted round head bolts and 4 six 6 small square nuts Index glue the two end flanges with 3 16 bolts int...
Page 25: ...Photo 23 Here is an overall view of all rails in place See Photo 24 9 Photo 24 At this point touch with paint up any bolts nuts or components and set assembly aside 10...
Page 26: ...e previously built wheel assembly jig with the 1 8 x 1 8 x 1 inch strips glued diagonally in the four corners Insert and test fit the metal wheel hub into the paper template hole while also placing th...
Page 27: ...nter reference mark and press the spoke end against the inside of the rim making sure the hub end is aligned with the hub center axle hole Adjust as needed with tweezers and remove any excess glue at...
Page 28: ...eted all the spokes should have the same light airy feeling and be as close as possible to identical With the new sharp 11 Xacto blade proceed to carefully trim starting at the 3 16 mark 18 on the spo...
Page 29: ...e Dark Tan paint works as a base coat color for the stain to match the spokes You may have to use a small brush to get into the tight areas Wipe off excess stain and allow to dry completely Repeat Ste...
Page 30: ...heet the four 4 tires and carefully glue in place 23 on all four wheels and mate the ends flush with a butt joint Care must be taken to not cut too short with a resulting gap in the tire Once all whee...
Page 31: ...shaft Wheel should turn freely on the axle shaft when the glue is set on the large square nuts Lastly while looking down on the buckboard and carefully adjust wheels to be parallel to 27 the platform...
Page 32: ...entire model for any nuts or bolt shafts that need trimming or filing flat and 28 touch up with Satin Black paint as needed Place the painted whip into the whip holder and the model is complete sit b...
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Page 35: ...PICKET BOAT NO 1 1864 Length 22 1 2 Width 5 Scale 1 24 1 2 1 foot No MS2261 CHARLES W MORGAN WHALING BARK Length 25 Scale 3 16 1 ft 1 64 No MS2140 CONFEDERACY Length 35 Height 8 1 2 Scale 3 16 1ft No...
Page 36: ...Scale 1 16 No MS4012 MOUNTAIN HOWITZER Length 5 Width 3 1 2 Height 2 3 4 Scale 1 16 No MS4014 DOUBLE BARREL CANNON Length 7 3 4 Width 3 3 4 Height 3 3 4 Scale 1 16 No MS4015 ORDNANCE RIFLE Length 8 Wi...
