1:16 scale Alutman Taylor Water Wagon

[Scratchman]

1:16 scale...Aultman -Taylor Water Wagon

 
 
Gordon Birrell

[Scratchman]

The wagon that I got my photos and measurements is at the Richard Erickson Museum.
in wallsburg, UT.
Tank... 6'0" long X 3'0" wide X 2'2" deep.
Wheels... Fr. 12 spokes 2'4" Dia. Back  14 spokes 2'8" Dia. Both wheels have 4" wide tire.
Here's six photos of the wagon
   
   
   
   
   
   

 Gordon Birrell

[finescalerr]

If that will be your next project, I'll leave my computer on until you finish it. -- Russ

[Scratchman]

For the tank core I split a 6 inch long 2 ¼ inch outside-diameter. Plastruct TB225 round tubing. To the cut tubing I added a 6 inch x 2 ¼ inch X ¾ inch block of basswood. On the ends I added 0.060 inch thick styrene sheet.
Here's a photo of the jig I made for holding the tube and guiding my cut.
    

Gordon Birrell

[Barney]

Very nice  - an unusual prototype just keep it coming its a great inspiration
Barney 

[Stuart]

Gordon - just the other day I was perusing some of my old Finescale Railroader issues and found myself pausing to review many of your masterful model creations. You are an amazing craftsman with dozens of finely detailed projects worthy of display at any top rated museum. This new project looks to be another great build. I'll be excited to see the end result.

[finescalerr]

Gordon, Stuart finally said what thousands of readers should have said years ago. Maybe they were just shy .... -- Russ

[Ray Dunakin]

I'm thrilled once again to see you starting on a new project!

[Scratchman]

Thanks guys for your comments. For the wheels I'm using Plastruct round tubing TB-175 for the front and TB-200 for the back.  All four wheel are 1/4 inch wide I cut the tubing with my 8 inch chop saw with a new 42 tooth blade. Here's the jig I made to set the wheels into to make them even using a sanding board.



Gordon Birrell

[finescalerr]

If you invest $56,997,384.22 in computerized metalworking machinery you could have used brass and avoided the need for a sanding board. -- Russ

[Bill Gill]

Gordon, Just today on the highway a tractor passed me pulling a long semi-cylindrical trailer that looked like the tank on the wagon you are building. It was much larger and was full of garbage, but otherwise very similar in appearance. It must be a sign of big things to come! 

[Scratchman]

Thanks guys for your comments. Here's three photos of the wagon body with seat and water pump. I tried the seat springs out of styrene, and it did not work so what I did is temporary. I will try the springs again using brass.

   

   

   

Gordon Birrell

[Stuart]

It's shaping up nicely Gordon. What you are able to accomplish with styrene is amazing.

Stuart

[finescalerr]

Wood, too, Stuart. If you have any Narrow Gauge, Logging, or Modelers' Annuals, reread Gordon's many articles. Everything he touches becomes a masterpiece. -- Russ

[Ray Dunakin]

Looks great!