Stage Coach 1848

15.74" length, 10.23" high and 4.92" wide, Scale 1/10

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Now for something completely different!  The interesting features are lights, brakes, doors and suspension that all work!

First, the wheels. I choose to leave them natural as I don't want to hide the beautiful wood.

Lots of tiny nails to cut, predrill and hammer.

Parts of the undercarriage. Precision work:

While I wait for a tool to make the 2mm loops for the suspension I start on the carriage:

Planking the interior:

Had some balsa wood which was easier to work with to bulk out the sides:

Sanded and shaped. Ready for the final planking:

Sides are planked as well:

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