Picking up those brushes again.

Hi and welcome to the occasional mutterings of Dave Doc, a military modeller and some time gamer. Gaming and model making has given me a real education, History & Geography(obvious really), Artistry, Politics, Economics, Logistics, Project Management -you try building miniature armies without the last 3.

I will use the blog to record my creations & the odd occasion I actually do some gaming.

I have always been inspired by the aesthetic side of gaming. Playing on well constructed terrain using excellently painted units is always a joy.

Monday, 23 July 2012

Wagons Ho!

I decided to crack on with more Old West stuff over the last few days - I can see an end in sight for the painting and some games coming up now. So i decided to complete the work on the stagecoach

A  Dixon Miniatures piece.


Well with all the trouble brewing the towns Undertaker  - Uriah Wolstenholme - motto "they think it's all over... it is now", has taken delivery of a new hearse for the trips to Boot Hill.

 
The Hearse is from the Blue Moon Manufacturing 28mm "Wagons Ho" range available from Old Glory UK. There is a whole range range of wagons from the supplier so i may add a few more yet



   For the the undertaker i used a figure from West Wind Productions Empire of the Dead Gentleman's Club. Complete with top hat , cane , puffing on his pipe , and wearing a revolver.


I am going to make my own figure for the driver, so for now the foot figure can lead the team.The undertakers assistant complete with measuring tape is under conversion.

There was a lot of work to do all the various traces etc on this team. I soldered these in place made from twisty copper wire and made the reins from my usual garden twisty wire, again soldered in to place. A really enjoyable session doing all that intricate work

Copper stranded wire - as found in household appliance flex. Strip the outer insulation , and tease out 2, 3, or 4 strands - depending how thick you want your final piece. Twist it together and use it like that- it can be glued or soldered easily.


I really enjoyed doing these two projects over the last few days


 


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14 comments:

  1. Michael Awdry23 July 2012 at 10:52

    Superb! Love them both, but the hearse is a particularly great find especially with the undertaker. Now about the bottom two photographs?

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    1. DaveD23 July 2012 at 10:58

      Cheers. Sorted the commentary - blogger somehow has changed the font colour to black!

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  2. TamsinP23 July 2012 at 10:54

    Hmmm, so what are the last 2 pics about?

    lovely work on the wagons and Mr Wolstenholme :)

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  3. DaveD23 July 2012 at 10:58

    blogger somehow has changed the font colour to black - all sorted!

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  4. Scottswargaming23 July 2012 at 11:04

    Excellent work Dave I love these coaches. The reins have come out a treat too. Well done.

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    1. DaveD24 July 2012 at 11:16

      Thanks Scott - yes pleased with the traces & reins - looks the part

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  5. Ray Rousell23 July 2012 at 17:46

    Excellent work Dave! Love the hearse!!

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  6. Silver Whistle23 July 2012 at 18:42

    Superb work on these and they will really help to give your town that lived in look. Great backdrop once again.

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    1. DaveD24 July 2012 at 11:17

      Thanks PAt - yep it will good when i finally get it all built - just thinking about some terrain options now

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  7. Ian23 July 2012 at 18:47

    Great work. That Dixon coach is large so your detailing is great

    Ian

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  8. Juan Mancheño23 July 2012 at 19:04

    A wonderful work, Dave.

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