1:16 scale...Aultman -Taylor Water Wagon
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Gordon Birrell
The wagon that I got my photos and measurements is at the Richard Erickson Museum.
in wallsburg, UT.
Tank... 6'0" long X 3'0" wide X 2'2" deep.
Wheels... Fr. 12 spokes 2'4" Dia. Back 14 spokes 2'8" Dia. Both wheels have 4" wide tire.
Here's six photos of the wagon
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Gordon Birrell
If that will be your next project, I'll leave my computer on until you finish it. -- Russ
For the tank core I split a 6 inch long 2 ¼ inch outside-diameter. Plastruct TB225 round tubing. To the cut tubing I added a 6 inch x 2 ¼ inch X ¾ inch block of basswood. On the ends I added 0.060 inch thick styrene sheet.
Here's a photo of the jig I made for holding the tube and guiding my cut.
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Gordon Birrell
Very nice - an unusual prototype just keep it coming its a great inspiration
Barney
Gordon - just the other day I was perusing some of my old Finescale Railroader issues and found myself pausing to review many of your masterful model creations. You are an amazing craftsman with dozens of finely detailed projects worthy of display at any top rated museum. This new project looks to be another great build. I'll be excited to see the end result.
Gordon, Stuart finally said what thousands of readers should have said years ago. Maybe they were just shy .... -- Russ
I'm thrilled once again to see you starting on a new project!
Thanks guys for your comments. For the wheels I'm using Plastruct round tubing TB-175 for the front and TB-200 for the back. All four wheel are 1/4 inch wide I cut the tubing with my 8 inch chop saw with a new 42 tooth blade. Here's the jig I made to set the wheels into to make them even using a sanding board.
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Gordon Birrell
If you invest $56,997,384.22 in computerized metalworking machinery you could have used brass and avoided the need for a sanding board. -- Russ
Gordon, Just today on the highway a tractor passed me pulling a long semi-cylindrical trailer that looked like the tank on the wagon you are building. It was much larger and was full of garbage, but otherwise very similar in appearance. It must be a sign of big things to come! 8)
Thanks guys for your comments. Here's three photos of the wagon body with seat and water pump. I tried the seat springs out of styrene, and it did not work so what I did is temporary. I will try the springs again using brass.
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Gordon Birrell
It's shaping up nicely Gordon. What you are able to accomplish with styrene is amazing.
Stuart
Wood, too, Stuart. If you have any Narrow Gauge, Logging, or Modelers' Annuals, reread Gordon's many articles. Everything he touches becomes a masterpiece. -- Russ
Looks great!