Monday, December 21, 2015

1848 Stage Coach Wood Model Kit by Latina (Roof Panel)

Wishing to have a more attractive roof panel I surfaced a subtle curve into the top.

Machined from 12lb tooling foam.
In order to do two - sided millings you need a referance point that is the 1/8 hole in the center, this makes it very easy to find X & Y 0.

Once I had all of the surface worked out I wanted to have the stringers on top curve or sweep in a way that is directly related to the existing shape.


I started each one at one end and moved across slowly.
I also included the holes for the railing in the milling operation.
I used the under coat spray (assuming the roof was tarred? And tung-oil finish on the sides and stringers.


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