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Post by badroadahead on Mar 27, 2011 11:00:27 GMT -6
I’d been looking at the remainder of the Raiders Coach for a while and decided to make a hot rod stage coach sort of like the Laramie Ghost Stage. I added a partial frame from a ’32 ford and the engine block/trans from a Lil Coffin. For the rear suspension I used chrome steel springs from a computer processor (they were too cool to discard) and scratch built the rear brackets. Rear wheels are from the Raiders Coach, front wheels and all tires are from the parts box. I plan on using wooden coffee stirrers for the roof, inside floor, front drivers area and rear luggage area. I’m not sure what color the paint will be yet. I will add a couple skeletons from Bill (scaledetail), Man I love those things! Now, how can I make a ten gallon hat, holster and rifle? Any suggestions? Thanks for looking and I hope you like it so far. Dave      |
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Post by atenzapower on Mar 27, 2011 11:13:02 GMT -6
That is coming nicley.
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Post by AL on Mar 27, 2011 12:11:30 GMT -6
Nice Start Dave, ... I Love the Big Cragers on the Rear.
-AL
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Post by chiefsspeedshop on Mar 27, 2011 12:12:54 GMT -6
Dave, Check your PM, I owe ya anyways ;D ;D ;D, HOpe this will help ya out  .................................Chief |
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Post by lizz62 on Mar 27, 2011 13:54:57 GMT -6
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Post by badroadahead on Mar 27, 2011 15:25:04 GMT -6
Very cool Lizz62!
Great minds think alike.....
I like the engine in the body.
Dave
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Post by Deleted on Mar 27, 2011 16:32:59 GMT -6
I don't know what it is about the old west and showrods......I grew up in So Cal around a lot of old west stuff....and sat in Boot Hill Express as a kid....so I know why I love the stuff....but it seems a lot of folks do to!! My 1/2 scale Laramie Stage Ghost.......  |
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Post by Dennis M on Mar 27, 2011 16:51:22 GMT -6
They look great guys. Dennis
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Post by DVS on Mar 27, 2011 18:55:48 GMT -6
I think I'm going to like this one. ;D Sweet StageCoach Lizz62 |
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Post by ZINGER on Mar 27, 2011 22:22:22 GMT -6
NOW, THIS IS WHAT I LIKE TO SEE, CREATIVITY, NOT JUST BUILDING A MODEL OUT OF A BOX. NICE JOB. WILL POST PICS OF WHAT I HAVE BREWING TOMORROW.
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Post by ShowRodFreak Don V. on Mar 27, 2011 23:05:11 GMT -6
Great looking build.
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Post by fredmellini on Mar 28, 2011 20:43:44 GMT -6
This is coming along beautifully and look forward to seeing more!!!.............keep up the great work!!!
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Post by Steve-o on Mar 29, 2011 6:07:08 GMT -6
looking good !!
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Post by badroadahead on Mar 30, 2011 9:25:47 GMT -6
Nice work guys!
These stage coaches are a popular build.
I'm glad to see so many.
Dave
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Post by hobbybobby on Mar 30, 2011 15:58:35 GMT -6
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Post by badroadahead on Apr 19, 2011 20:01:47 GMT -6
I've done some more work on this one. Here is the engine, I think it should be big enough to be able to haul the stage around. I added stained wooden coffee stirrers to the floor, roof and some of the sides. The seats are done to look like worn grey leather. I hope you like it. Dave       Here are a couple mockups, I think the strongbox needs to be lower.    |
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Post by rustybill1960 on Apr 19, 2011 20:11:08 GMT -6
I like what your doing Dave  Could not resist . . . . . .  this is the one i did a few years back scratch build and kit parts ;D |
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Post by kettlekettle on Apr 20, 2011 0:15:50 GMT -6
those all look cool. nice work on them
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Post by rocketeer on Apr 20, 2011 7:48:12 GMT -6
...I think the strongbox needs to be lower. Yes, I agree; if it were me I'd make the strongbox about half that size. Or leave it off entirely? Looks great otherwise, though; the coffee stirrers add a nice decrepit and weatherbeaten look. |
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Post by badroadahead on Apr 20, 2011 17:51:21 GMT -6
...I think the strongbox needs to be lower. Yes, I agree; if it were me I'd make the strongbox about half that size. Or leave it off entirely? Looks great otherwise, though; the coffee stirrers add a nice decrepit and weatherbeaten look. I cut the strongbox lower and I think it looks better now. thanks! Dave |
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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2011 9:27:16 GMT -6
otu side the box love it . yaa yhhee hhhaaa thumbs upp !!
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Post by Dennis M on May 8, 2011 10:39:25 GMT -6
Great work guys' Dave yours is coming out super. I like the wooden floor boards' super job. Dennis
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Post by starbaker on May 9, 2011 4:15:24 GMT -6
Wild and krazy stuff ... all of 'em!
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Post by baddgass on May 10, 2011 16:50:33 GMT -6
Super cool build.
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Post by ira on May 22, 2011 16:07:17 GMT -6
The wood really adds alot of interest, Nice paint details too!
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