Making Scale Model Wooden Spoked Wheels
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Here is something that seems to be all but forgotten about, when there is such a proliferation of pre-formed plastic models available today. It involves a bit of luck and skill to create these small wheels by hand instead of just gluing a couple of bits of pre-formed/moulded styrene together. Any way, those that are interested in how you can accomplish this, please view the following pics.
Each photo has it's own description of what has been done.
22 attached images. Click to enlarge.
1. Wheel painted and 46 decals added to just that ONE wheel
1. Steel tyre and nave bands have been added with the wheel attached to a 12th scale model.
Aside from amazing work these wheels show true love, patience and dedication to this project. Even all the equipment needed to make it happen...wow, just wow. Really nice results in the end!
Model making the way it use to be. Beautiful craftsmanship. My Grandfather was a modeler back in the late '20, '30, and '40. He even built aircraft models in the Army for aircraft recognition in WW2, before being sent to the CBI theater. If anyone would Iike to.read about it I can postan article on my page.
Real craftsmanship, Graham @radishus4
Thanks for sharing.
But I do have to say that every hobby has its own unique things, whether it is cutting wood or gluing plastic parts, most important is that you love what you do.
Absolutely right, @johnb.
A labor of love, Graham!
Thanks for sharing!