Model Shipways Western Mountain Buckboard Wagon, Инструкция по эксплуатации

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Before You Begin
The Western Mountain Buckboard is a historic and distinctly American vehicle and makes a
splendid model. The buckboard originated in the mountainous areas of the north eastern states
and the design moved west with pioneers and evolved into a pleasure and utility vehicle. The
original versions were nothing more than a seat bolted to a long spring board attached to two
axles. Over time, more refinements were added for pleasure and enjoyment. This model is an ex -
ample of that evolution with the addition of the front spring and the rear Shuler Spring. The rear
Shuler Spring combines the features of the helical coil and torsion spring enabling the vehicle to
withstand the rigors of rough mountainous terrain due to its flexibility of design. This three point
suspension concept was later adopted by the Model T automobile. At 1” = 1’ 0” (1:12) scale, it is
relatively easy to build and obtain precise detail. Laser-cut parts offer a simple building method.
Britannia (white metal) fittings, and brass photo etch parts eliminate creating parts from scratch.
Before starting the model, carefully examine the kit and study the plans and the instruction
manual. First, determine if all the listed parts are present using the Materials List. Handling them
will produce a better understanding of the kit’s requirements. Try to visualize how every piece will
look on the completed model. Look at and study the reference photos at the end of these assem-
bly instructions.
Also, follow the suggested building sequence and what must be done first, or ahead of time and
what can be done simultaneously if 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 sheets are provided. The plans are one in an isometric format illustrating the con-
struction sequence and identifying the parts and their placement. Sheet 1 shows the layout of
the parts on the laser cut wood sheets and identifies the parts by name. It also shows the photo-
etched brass sheet and identifies these parts. These drawings are to no particular scale, being
illustrative of the construction sequence and sized to fit on the sheet. There are no parts to be
made by referring to a full size plan. Some items are drawn to full scale and are so noted on the
plan sheets.
Make Allowances during the build.
Try to be exact when following the instructions, but use common sense. Adjustments may be nec -
essary to compensate for small differences in how your model is shaping up and how the parts
are relating to each other. An old saying in the model building craft is that “if it looks right, it is
right.”
Kit Lumber
Basswood strips and laser cut sheets of basswood and plywood are supplied in the kit. Sorting
the wood in the kit by dimension is a good practice. After selecting and cutting what you need,
return the remaining stock to the proper dimension pile. Don’t worry about using a piece for one
item intended for another. Model Trailways supplies enough extra wood to complete the model
before running out.
A word about laser cutting: a common misconception is that the parts should punch out of the
carrier sheet. This is not so. Laser cut parts are retained in the carrier sheet by small bridges of
uncut wood called tabs. Tabs can be oriented parallel to the grain or perpendicular to the grain.