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Recently, there have been a few individuals mentioning an interest in making 1/6 scale carts. Hopefully, this can be a guide to producing a passable facsimile. I've tried to keep things simple and using as few specialized tools as necessary. I do believe, however, that if someone is serious about working with wood, then they should at least acquire some basic tools and machines. The excuse of not having the proper equipment is acceptable only if the individual doesn't want to produce the item. Otherwise, the most expensive machine I mention is less than the price of a boxed figure.
For this project, I recommend at the very least;
Bench grinder, mitre box and saw, electric drill, jigsaw.
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What I used (and the process will go much faster);
Tablesaw, Bench grinder, Jigsaw, Drillpress, Air compressor and pneumatic brad nailer. |
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Here we go. Notice the color-coding on some pieces. This will follow through the process to ease in identifying piece location.
Red- handles/side pieces 18 inches (2)
Blue- front crosspiece 7.75 inches
Yellow- rear crosspiece 6.75 inches
The "planks" are 12 inches long, and come to approx. 7.75 inches in width when together.
Notice the handles have "grips" carved into them. This can be done on the grinder, or crawl out on the fire escape and whittle away with granddad's jackknife.
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The pieces have been nailed together. Notice how the front crosspiece is on the outside of the handles, whereas the rear crosspiece is inside them. The planks have been nailed down as well. A good, strong glue could probably suit to join everything, but nailing is stronger and faster. |
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Lemme tell ya. making spoked wheels sucks. This is an easy alternative and fits with a civilian-type look during war time.
There are four layers of wood. 8 planks perpendicular to 8 others, then two planks perpendicular to each respective side on each outside. The center is found, and a circle drawn. (For this cart, I went with an 8 inch diameter wheel.)
If nailing, should the nails poke through the accurate thing to do is "clinch", or bend them over. That's how it's done in 1/1.
Now we can start cutting out the wheels. |
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Both wheels cut out. This illustrates front and back views to further explain the sandwiching method of the planks.
This cutting was done with the jigsaw. |
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Next page......... |
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