Creative Woodworks & Crafts-050-1998-winter, страница 35

BILL OF MATERIALS

Part Description

Wood of choice: A Coach interior Coach exterior Right suspension Left suspension Cross bars Front wheels Rear wheels Axle keepers Trunks

Large suitcase Small suitcase

Size in inches Quantity

B C D E F G H I

I

K

3/4 x 1/8 x 1/8 x 1/8 x 1/8 x 1/8 x 1/8 x 1/8 x 3/4 x 1/2 x 3/8 x

2-3/4x7-1/2

3-1/4 x 7-1/2 3-1/2 x 6-1/2 2x6

3/8 x 2-1/2 3x3

3-1/4 x 3-1./4 3/8 x 3/8 1x2

1.-1/4 x 1-1/2 3/4 x 1

SUPPLIES

Tools: scroll saw with Nos. 2, 5, and 7 blades;

drill with bits 1/8"-Dia. dowel rod ^ Wood glue

Heavy-duty staples Sandpaper, very fine grit Palette

Delta Ceramcoat acrylic paints: Autumn Brown; Black; Burnt Umber; 14 K Gold Gleams; Light Ivory; Napthol Red Light; Oaktone; Pine Green Loezv-Cornell American Painter paintbrushes: No. 2 liner (Series 4350); No. 3 round (Series 4000); 1/2" angular shader (series 4400); 1" wash brush (Series 4550) Black permanent marker, .05 Krylon matte finish spray No. 1311

INSTRUCTIONS Introduction

This model of a Concord coach, manufactured by Abbott and Downing of Concord, New Hampshire, was a common method of transportation in the 1880's. It carried six passengers-four inside and two

Winter, 1998

Cut the coach Before cutting the pattern pieces, found in Full Size Pattern Section No. 2, drill each piece first. Next., cut the coach interior pieces (A) with a No. 5 blade and glue them together. Note: you can also cut these as one piece from a l-l/2"-thick piece of wood using a No. 7 blade.

Saw the coach exterior pieces (B), suspension pieces (C and D), cross bars (E), wheels (F and G), and axle keepers (H) to shape. Tip: stack cut all 1/8"-thick pieces in three layers. The top two layers will be fuzz-free, the bottom piece will tend to have chip-out.

For the wagon wheels, cut out all of the spoke areas first, then cut out the exterior wheel area.

Cut the luggage

Cut the trunks and suitcases (I, J, and K) to the dimensions indicated in the Bill Of Materials. Smooth any rough edges with very fine sandpaper. Attach heavy-duty staples to the tops of the suitcases for handles.

PAINTING INSTRUCTIONS

For this project, you do not have to seal the wood first-the color will soak into the wood, which gives it an added air of authenticity.

Paint the inside of the coach with Oaktone. When the paint has dried, you can glue the exterior of the coach (pieces B) to the interior (pieces A). Next, paint the top, seat, and side luggage areas with Autumn Brown.

Referring to Fig. 1, basecoat the sides of the coach with Napthol Red Light. Basecoat the rails and supports with Black. Paint them carefully-you do not want to get the black paint on the red areas.

Sideload the angular shader with Napthol Red Light and a touch of Black, then mix these colors together on the palette. Shade the remaining parts as shown in Fig. 2, and allow to dry.

With the liner brush and 14K Gold Gleams, apply the gold striping as shown in Fig. 3. If desired, add

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Designed by Scroller Ltd. Painted by Joanne Lockwood

on top behind the driver. The price of this coach was $1100, including $20 for ornate painting. The Concord's suspension system, called "thorough braces," consisted of multiple leather straps which supported the body of the coach. These straps acted as shock absorbers for the benefit of the team of horses. My, how transportation has changed!