Popular Post Scrappile Posted February 10, 2019 Popular Post Report Posted February 10, 2019 Got my Circus Train done. What a project. It was fun to cut the parts and put it all together, but like others, I do not know what to do with it now. It takes of a lot of space. If I made another I think I will make it at 70% or less. I added the extra par of horses because I think it looks better, thanks @rdatelle, for the idea. I did two other things different. I made the body pieces of the driver, horses and elephants out of 1/4" instead of 1/8". Just to give then a little more heft and I could cover the tabs on the horses sides. Not sure it was worth it, but I did it anyway. I also had to add the baby elephant. Like the extra pair of horses, it just seemed better with a baby elephant tagging after it's mamma. I also use very little CA glue, most things are glued together or in place with the Titebond Quick and Thick. Slowed me down a bit but I really don't like working with CA glue very much.. Dave Monk, meflick, John B and 13 others 16 Quote
ChelCass Posted February 10, 2019 Report Posted February 10, 2019 Quote If you have a local charity looking for donations this would be perfect. Something to consider. Scrappile 1 Quote
Gordster Posted February 10, 2019 Report Posted February 10, 2019 Great job Paul...I am certain with your big heart,you will find a well deserving home for it.. Scrappile 1 Quote
Rob Posted February 10, 2019 Report Posted February 10, 2019 That looks great and the extra pieces really do add to it. I know what you mean about where to keep it though. It would look great on a mantlepiece over a fireplace. Rob Scrappile 1 Quote
wombatie Posted February 10, 2019 Report Posted February 10, 2019 It look terrific Paul but yes it would be one of those things that you have no idea what to do with when it's finished, I like Judy's idea of donating it to charity, or may be to a family who are down on their luck at the present time. Marg Scrappile 1 Quote
ScollSaw Slasher Posted February 10, 2019 Report Posted February 10, 2019 This one intrigued me as well, but as in my thread a few weeks back, it's a quandary what to do with this stuff we create. Possibly create a very high shelf above a wide doorway or wall for placement. Then if you really want to take it to the next level with hours of work, paint it up in bright colors. Scrappile 1 Quote
lawson56 Posted February 10, 2019 Report Posted February 10, 2019 Now that is an AWESOME Train.Wish I could help ya.I would say box it up and send it my way,,but it most likely wouldn't survive the trip.I,m sure as was suggested any charity would love to have it or a Museum. Scrappile 1 Quote
Scrolling Steve Posted February 10, 2019 Report Posted February 10, 2019 Awesome work !......That's a keeper ! Scrappile 1 Quote
rdatelle Posted February 10, 2019 Report Posted February 10, 2019 Nice Paul. I knew you could do it., It was fun putting it together. I like your idea of the baby elephant tagging along. Now I think I might have to make that to LOL. Scrappile 1 Quote
rdatelle Posted February 10, 2019 Report Posted February 10, 2019 13 hours ago, Scrappile said: Got my Circus Train done. What a project. It was fun to cut the parts and put it all together, but like others, I do not know what to do with it now. It takes of a lot of space. If I made another I think I will make it at 70% or less. I added the extra par of horses because I think it looks better, thanks @rdatelle, for the idea. I did two other things different. I made the body pieces of the driver, horses and elephants out of 1/4" instead of 1/8". Just to give then a little more heft and I could cover the tabs on the horses sides. Not sure it was worth it, but I did it anyway. I also had to add the baby elephant. Like the extra pair of horses, it just seemed better with a baby elephant tagging after it's mamma. I also use very little CA glue, most things are glued together or in place with the Titebond Quick and Thick. Slowed me down a bit but I really don't like working with CA glue very much.. Paul, how did you shrink that little elephant down. I having trouble making the pattern smaller. Quote
rdatelle Posted February 10, 2019 Report Posted February 10, 2019 7 minutes ago, rdatelle said: Paul, how did you shrink that little elephant down. I having trouble making the pattern smaller. Never mind Paul, I figured it out. Quote
Scrappile Posted February 10, 2019 Author Report Posted February 10, 2019 1 hour ago, rdatelle said: Never mind Paul, I figured it out. I printed the elephant pattern at 45% with the Adobie reader. I think it is a little too small, maybe 55% or 60% would be better. It was hard to tell what it would look like until I actually got it put together. Quote
Gonzo Posted February 10, 2019 Report Posted February 10, 2019 Really nice! I can't remember who "showed" this in the past week or so, but I think it's a cool project. May I ask where you got the plans? Being as I am a clown and I actually performed in the circus, (albeit a very very short time)I thought it would be cool to make. Scrappile 1 Quote
ChelCass Posted February 10, 2019 Report Posted February 10, 2019 48 minutes ago, Gonzo said: Really nice! I can't remember who "showed" this in the past week or so, but I think it's a cool project. May I ask where you got the plans? Being as I am a clown and I actually performed in the circus, (albeit a very very short time)I thought it would be cool to make. It's a Steve Good pattern. Quote
Scrappile Posted February 10, 2019 Author Report Posted February 10, 2019 Just search "circus" at Steve Good's pattern catalog. Quote
spirithorse Posted February 11, 2019 Report Posted February 11, 2019 Great work, Paul, Thank for showing it to us and I hope you find a home for it where they appreciate all the work that went into it. God Bless! Spirithorse Scrappile 1 Quote
GPscroller Posted February 11, 2019 Report Posted February 11, 2019 That is an awesome piece (or pieces) Paul. Can't help with any ideas as to what to do with it now that it is finished, but will look great where ever it ends up. Jeff Scrappile 1 Quote
Dave Monk Posted February 11, 2019 Report Posted February 11, 2019 Nice job Paul. There sure was a lot of work in that project. Scrappile 1 Quote
rdatelle Posted February 11, 2019 Report Posted February 11, 2019 21 hours ago, Scrappile said: I printed the elephant pattern at 45% with the Adobie reader. I think it is a little too small, maybe 55% or 60% would be better. It was hard to tell what it would look like until I actually got it put together. I printed it out in 50%. doesn't look to bad. I'll try a little bigger. Quote
bobscroll Posted February 11, 2019 Report Posted February 11, 2019 Beautiful job there Paul! Very neat indeed, Thank you for posting, Bob Scrappile 1 Quote
Tomanydogs Posted February 13, 2019 Report Posted February 13, 2019 I really like this one Paul. I think I may have to try it. You’ve done a great job on it. Scrappile 1 Quote
John B Posted February 14, 2019 Report Posted February 14, 2019 Super nice job Paul. I watched Steve's video on this and would love to cut it, but alas, like you I don't know where I'd put it. Scrappile 1 Quote
Ptofimpact Posted February 14, 2019 Report Posted February 14, 2019 Paul another amazing project, outstanding Scrappile 1 Quote
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