Hi
I have had a lot of spare time on my hands of late
So I spent some time building a 25 ft caravan model
As well as a few other items
Match sticks are not expensive
Definitely too much time on your hands and plenty of patience.
CYA at Wuruma next month.
John
Dougwe said
06:35 PM Feb 23, 2015
I like the toilet seat on top of the van Paul. Good views.
my van said
09:41 PM Feb 23, 2015
Toilet on top of a a caravan ???
Doug you are a crazy guy ?
I wonder about you !
How about a air -con.on top of the van
-- Edited by my van on Monday 23rd of February 2015 09:45:16 PM
jade46 said
12:14 PM Feb 24, 2015
How about a satellite dish?
my van said
03:39 PM Feb 24, 2015
Keeping busy every day and night
Not being able to walk
sure limits what I can do ,
finding interesting . things to do helps to make life worth while .
This hoby can be done anywhere , when camping .
Requirements are a 60 to 90 cm board , matches and a pot of glue
Camping sometimes can get a bit quiet
Spending hours each day on the PC or Internet is also done by
many campers just to fill in the quiet times.
Some campers enjoy the time spent camping
having a dog to take walking.
Many hours spent by others watching videos.
Making match stick models is a real test of patience and determination .
The reward is to end up with a u-beaut model that can be displayed at home
or in the caravan and takes up a small space . Making such models also
can be done in a van where there is not. lots of space .
Check on Internet for some good ideas.
hi all. wat a great job u have done with the match sticks mate u r a very clever chappy
enjoy hobby
jules47 said
08:41 AM Feb 25, 2015
Love the solar panels on the roof!!!!!!
my van said
12:17 PM Feb 25, 2015
KEEPING BUSY
These photographed matchstick models are my first attempts but I do hope to improve future projects.
My future models ,
I will try to cut back on the glue
Glue is a problem !
The job needs to be more tidy.
Super glue often dries too fast but it is useful in some situations.
Wood glue is often messy if care is not taken.
MY NOTES
This hobby is a challenge as there is much to learn
Trying different techniques
Precise measurement of sticks , variety of tool types , a good magnifying glass,
a few sheets of A4 printing paper , a cheap set (or box ) of drawing instruments (to check angles and a drawing compass ),
a simple model design and a self made sketch of the project .These are helpful to achieve a good out come.
All this is good stuff for the brain to work on when camping . Solo men or women or couples working together .
This hobby is ideal for camping people , Easy to pack to travel and very little space required for storage in a caravan
Participating in such a interesting hobby offers many hours of entertainment and satisfaction .
There are no limits as to model type , model size or design .
Houses , aeroplanes, boats , statues of people or animals , cars, farm scenes , small towns , old type vehicles, caravans , etc.
Bàlsa wood , ice cream sticks , bits of plastic, wire, etc can be incorporated , if needed ,into a model.
A great and rewarding way to soak up some hours of quiet time . A good topic for conversation ..
Keeps ones mind busy and off the idea of drinking beer or wine and smoking just to fill in the quiet periods of the camping day.
This hobby can easily be done outside the caravan using a camp flat table during the day or inside at night
At the days end there can be a sense of achievement for the days camping efforts .
Cost is not a problem as the hobby is kind to the budget ,craft shops sell matchsticks in packs of 200 upwards ,
then there is internet purchases of 2000 packs.
Glue is not a expensive item when purchased in 2 lt bottles.
Positive comments welcome.
Cheers from Paul
Dunmowin said
08:17 PM Feb 26, 2015
Paul, yes this is a great hobby, and highly transportable. Mr D also does match stick models, his "kit" fits into a fruit box in one of the tunnel boots in the van. He has built up his tools (after selling up everything when we hit the road) probably the best is a dremel tool. Set squares, ruler, a decent tray to work on, good wood glue, sand paper - that can turn a piece of 4x4 into a rod believe it or not
When we visit a piece of machinery to be copied, he measures, I photograph, in the case of his current project, a bullock drawn timber jinker, it was easier to break the project down into three pieces, instead of thinking of it as one big one. I print off the photos, he places them in a folder, then can write notes, measurements etc on the photo.
His models are made totally from match sticks, with the metal being purchased in strips from hobby supplies, i.e. strips and tubes of aluminium, chain. Leather work comes from old handbags etc, sourced from second hand shops.
Good luck, have fun, happy modelling.
my van said
08:48 PM Feb 26, 2015
I will keep in contact with you
Cheers from Paul
Sheba said
10:10 PM Feb 27, 2015
Good to see you're still having fun with it Paul. Yes, the Power came back on tonight thank goodness.
Cheers,
Sheba.
my van said
06:03 PM Mar 6, 2015
My next project ,
All matchsticks
Not sure how many but quite a few
Working on two more , a beach side cottage and
something which has not got a name as yet however it is very different to the previous models,
Learning as I go , getting things a bit mor
-- Edited by my van on Friday 6th of March 2015 06:08:03 PM
Paul, that is brilliant. You have looked outside the square and found a way around the problem. You can do that with anything you want to make, well done.
Next test, if you are stumped with something on a model on how to make it out of wood, think about brass. You can solder it. You can get craft sized pieces of brass from good craft shops.
Looking forward to seeing the progress on your next projects, specially the second one which has not yet got a name.
John
-- Edited by Dunmowin on Friday 6th of March 2015 07:43:03 PM
jules47 said
07:53 AM Mar 7, 2015
Paul, you are doing a great job on these models - they look terrific! Keep it up. See you soon!
Definitely too much time on your hands and plenty of patience.
CYA at Wuruma next month.
John
Toilet on top of a a caravan ???
Doug you are a crazy guy ?
I wonder about you !
How about a air -con.on top of the van
-- Edited by my van on Monday 23rd of February 2015 09:45:16 PM
enjoy hobby
KEEPING BUSY
These photographed matchstick models are my first attempts but I do hope to improve future projects.
My future models ,
I will try to cut back on the glue
Glue is a problem !
The job needs to be more tidy.
Super glue often dries too fast but it is useful in some situations.
Wood glue is often messy if care is not taken.
MY NOTES
This hobby is a challenge as there is much to learn
Trying different techniques
Precise measurement of sticks , variety of tool types , a good magnifying glass,
a few sheets of A4 printing paper , a cheap set (or box ) of drawing instruments (to check angles and a drawing compass ),
a simple model design and a self made sketch of the project .These are helpful to achieve a good out come.
All this is good stuff for the brain to work on when camping . Solo men or women or couples working together .
This hobby is ideal for camping people , Easy to pack to travel and very little space required for storage in a caravan
Participating in such a interesting hobby offers many hours of entertainment and satisfaction .
There are no limits as to model type , model size or design .
Houses , aeroplanes, boats , statues of people or animals , cars, farm scenes , small towns , old type vehicles, caravans , etc.
Bàlsa wood , ice cream sticks , bits of plastic, wire, etc can be incorporated , if needed ,into a model.
A great and rewarding way to soak up some hours of quiet time . A good topic for conversation ..
Keeps ones mind busy and off the idea of drinking beer or wine and smoking just to fill in the quiet periods of the camping day.
This hobby can easily be done outside the caravan using a camp flat table during the day or inside at night
At the days end there can be a sense of achievement for the days camping efforts .
Cost is not a problem as the hobby is kind to the budget ,craft shops sell matchsticks in packs of 200 upwards ,
then there is internet purchases of 2000 packs.
Glue is not a expensive item when purchased in 2 lt bottles.
Positive comments welcome.
Cheers from Paul
Paul, yes this is a great hobby, and highly transportable. Mr D also does match stick models, his "kit" fits into a fruit box in one of the tunnel boots in the van. He has built up his tools (after selling up everything when we hit the road) probably the best is a dremel tool. Set squares, ruler, a decent tray to work on, good wood glue, sand paper - that can turn a piece of 4x4 into a rod believe it or not
When we visit a piece of machinery to be copied, he measures, I photograph, in the case of his current project, a bullock drawn timber jinker, it was easier to break the project down into three pieces, instead of thinking of it as one big one. I print off the photos, he places them in a folder, then can write notes, measurements etc on the photo.
His models are made totally from match sticks, with the metal being purchased in strips from hobby supplies, i.e. strips and tubes of aluminium, chain. Leather work comes from old handbags etc, sourced from second hand shops.
Good luck, have fun, happy modelling.
Good to see you're still having fun with it Paul. Yes, the Power came back on tonight thank goodness.
Cheers,
Sheba.
My next project ,
All matchsticks
Not sure how many but quite a few
Working on two more , a beach side cottage and
something which has not got a name as yet however it is very different to the previous models,
Learning as I go , getting things a bit mor
-- Edited by my van on Friday 6th of March 2015 06:08:03 PM
Paul, that is brilliant. You have looked outside the square and found a way around the problem. You can do that with anything you want to make, well done.
Next test, if you are stumped with something on a model on how to make it out of wood, think about brass. You can solder it. You can get craft sized pieces of brass from good craft shops.
Looking forward to seeing the progress on your next projects, specially the second one which has not yet got a name.
John
-- Edited by Dunmowin on Friday 6th of March 2015 07:43:03 PM