Heywood Brake Van in 1:12… Part 3
31st January 
no responses · Modelwork Just a quick update on the Brake Van project. Cad work is completed on the basic superstructure framing for the Brake Van. The first drawing below shows the seven primary components of the cab framing.
- Basic components of superstructure frame
Drawing below shows detail of joinery work between main components plus the ship-lap planking on the van sides. All major components are joined via mortise and tenon joints. The four pillars mortise and tenon to the Van frame and are locked in place with pegs.
- Superstructure joinery details plus ship-lap siding
Rendering below shows the superstructure frame with planked sides in place on the Van frame and floor. Not included yet in the rendering is the small molding that framed the outside edges of the side-planking within the structural framing.
- Superstructure frame with planked sides in place on floor
The last rendering gives a clearer view of the superstructure framing in place without the side planking.
Next I’ll turn attention to the back-to-back crew bench seats. Below each seat is a storage space with a floating panel door allowing access.
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