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For some reason it seems like I always start with the wheels on most any build project, I think it is because I like playing with the lathe.

Anyway for this build I used ¾ inch PVC pipe and turned it down to the required inside and outside diameter and cut a shoulder on the inside that the spokes would mount against.

Duplicating the first one 15 more times was a bit tedious but they all came out usable, well, 16 out of 21 ain't too bad.




The "Athey Truss Wheel" for the actual wheel part has a 9 spoke layout between hub and rim.

This took some head scratching trying to remember how to lay out a regular polygon in a circle that wasn't an oct. or hex. This layout works for any un-even number of points with all sides of the polygon being equal. I can give an explanation of the diagram if anyone is actually interested.



With the 9 point polygon laid out on a jig piece I cut .020 styrene to use as a base to weld the spokes to. I decided to use a stock ½ round styrene shape for the spoke as nothing in a triangle shape matching the prototype was available. By using the backer piece it allowed me to tie the hub and spokes together in a solid unit.


OK, we are off to a good start.

Cheers and all the best, Russ Bernard and Mr Lad-dad.
The model of the coal loader needed some small changes before I could walk away,
The roof of the conveyor system was too thick, so, like the original, it is now minimal.
And of course there has to be a bit of a ladder to get up there and do a bit of maintenance.
All the best

Superb. -- Russ

Quote from: lab-dad on August 27, 2026, 05:10:13 PMNice wagon. Where's the model?
Absolutely beautiful.

How come you never have a horse/team?

MJinTN

Real simple --- if I put the horses up front, then I got to make ALL that harness to suit those horses.           

  Gotta say "WHOA" somewhere, eh.

Very cool!
I love it!
MJinTN

Nice wagon. Where's the model?
Absolutely beautiful.

How come you never have a horse/team?

MJinTN

Scratchbuilt 12th scale Light Farm Truck that converts to a Log Waggon

Made from the drawing published in "The Coach and Motor Builder, Dec 1918".

This vehicle was built as a dual purpose vehicle, as it could be converted into a Log Waggon, by removing the body from the under-carriage.
The body is only held in place by 4 bolts at the front and rear bolsters, then when they are removed and the body lifted away from the under-carriage, it then becomes a Log Waggon.

Normal construction methods used, so nothing special other than the body being made removable.

That's a really lovely little model with plenty of charm. I like it!

Bernhard

Thanks very much for that link, Rick. Actually, I haven't seen the video yet; it seems to be fairly new as well. Very interesting, especially as it also describes the whole context surrounding the machines.

Bernhard

The metal flashing is spot-on. Nice work Volker.