Popular Post John B Posted April 27, 2022 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 27, 2022 I had these two VW's I made quite a while ago, and decided they needed something extra to take to markets so a couple Tear Drop caravans became the order of the day. The complete unit measures about 330mm in length. Gene Howe, Dan, Charlie E and 19 others 22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted April 27, 2022 Report Share Posted April 27, 2022 very cute John B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preprius Posted April 27, 2022 Report Share Posted April 27, 2022 oh Very Wicked (VW) flower powered campers. Looks like a fun project. John B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted April 28, 2022 Report Share Posted April 28, 2022 Those are super cute. Love the paint job! John B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millwab Posted April 28, 2022 Report Share Posted April 28, 2022 John, not criticizing, but aren’t you concerned about the hooks you’re using for couplers and the (presumed) age of the kiddos playing with them? John B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pet-design Posted April 28, 2022 Report Share Posted April 28, 2022 Beautiful! Where are the patterns from? Thank you! John B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted April 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, Millwab said: John, not criticizing, but aren’t you concerned about the hooks you’re using for couplers and the (presumed) age of the kiddos playing with them? No Bruce, not at all. They are not sharp and are far safer than a small wooden dowel that can become loose and be swallowed. After making hundreds of "name trains" and coupling them with this method, I have found it to be the best. Edited April 28, 2022 by John B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted April 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2022 35 minutes ago, pet-design said: Beautiful! Where are the patterns from? Thank you! Thank you. I don't have a pattern as such. I sketch my design onto 3mm ply, then cut it out, this becomes a template to draw around each time I want to make some. pet-design and Gene Howe 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted April 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2022 @preprius@Dave Monk The VW's came about because of the "Name Trains" I used to make. A hundred plus letters a month . I had an Engine in front, but a lot of Mum's asked if I could do something more "Girly" so along came the peoples car powered by Peace, Love and Coca-Cola Of course I then had people ask if I could do VW in boys colours Ya win some. meflick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadBob Posted April 28, 2022 Report Share Posted April 28, 2022 Very nice! John B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Knappen Posted April 28, 2022 Report Share Posted April 28, 2022 That is sure way cute, John. Your work is always exceptional. John B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new2woodwrk Posted April 28, 2022 Report Share Posted April 28, 2022 Excellent idea for sprucing up the car - should make quite an impression on your customers John B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millwab Posted April 29, 2022 Report Share Posted April 29, 2022 20 hours ago, John B said: No Bruce, not at all. They are not sharp and are far safer than a small wooden dowel that can become loose and be swallowed. After making hundreds of "name trains" and coupling them with this method, I have found it to be the best. Are these off the shelf tea cup hooks or are they something special? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted April 29, 2022 Report Share Posted April 29, 2022 Those are perfect. Great work John B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted April 29, 2022 Report Share Posted April 29, 2022 Love them. You did a great job on the cuttings and the painting, lovely colors. Marg John B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted April 29, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2022 5 hours ago, Millwab said: Are these off the shelf tea cup hooks or are they something special? Bruce, They are not the cheap wire ones. All I can tell you is they are 16mm Shouldered cup hooks, bight coated. I purchased them in lots of a 1000 from an Australian wholesale hardware shop. Hope this helps a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted April 30, 2022 Report Share Posted April 30, 2022 Sweet ! John B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonkort Posted April 30, 2022 Report Share Posted April 30, 2022 Those are so cute!!! you did a great job!! John B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie E Posted May 5, 2022 Report Share Posted May 5, 2022 Just now seeing these John. Love ‘em!!! John B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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