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WAGONS HO! - CK2's Beautiful Western Wagon

7/27/2010

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Handmade out of wood that CK2 was able to scrounge up from here and there, this is a beautiful 1:6th model of an Old West Wagon. CK2 has a great practical approach to modeling that allows his to modify vehicles so that they can serve more than one purpose. This wagon is no exception, it can be used as a covered wagon, a buckboard or a chuckwagon. He has created a pantry module that slides in and out of the back of the wagon to create the chuckwagon version. 
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The construction of the wagon is pretty straightforward. CK2 decided on a length and width and then cut his wood scraps to the appropriate size for creating the bed, sides and supports. I forget what he told me used for the stays that form the frame for the cover, but they are removeable to create the buckboard look. 

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The wheels are the most difficult part of the project. The rims are made from embroidery hoops and a little preformed barrel piece is used as the hub. It is pretty hard to get everything all lined up properly, but as you can see CK2 has mastered the skill of making great looking wagon wheels. Notice that there are two different sizes.

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There are some great details on the wagon, like the seat for example, which has real metal springs. Notice also the tool box with latch and the ax above it.

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I particularly like the chuckwagon pantry insert. This thing is really cool and CK 2 has got some great detail items for his trail cook to make supper with (where are the Bush’s Beans?).


Below, we get a shot of the wagon being used as a supply wagon by some Union troops in a realistic setting. 
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I am telling you, this piece can really add a ton of interest to a diorama, whether it is a Civil War scene like this or a Western scene. I do need to get busy and make me one of these.

Great job CK2!
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