88th New York Volunteers, 1863

[btavis]

Gary, very informative. Perhaps someday you can give me some tips on how to make one of these in 1/32:

I will need one for the gangster diorama I want to do in the future. I think the hardest part is the fluting or ribs on the barrel. It could be done on a lathe.

 

[garyjd]

Bob, Thanks. Wow! it would be fun to do. I'm sure Gordy or one of the other guys who have built?scratchbuilt models could suggest something.


Gordy, Thanks I do appreciate it.~Gary

 

[Manfred]

Bob,

the old Airfix Multipose 8th army set (1/32) could give you a base for that as it includes the military variant with a straight magazine.

 

[garyjd]

I have finished all of the parts that make up the center section of the musket. I have found the barrel is slighty wider than the plastic I was using. I was not too sure earlier but I am now. I will continue to work it. If there should be any problems I'll just start over as there really is not a lot of time into the project, it just took me a while to get these few steps out of the way.


Here is the musket with the left side of the stock roughed in. This will be trimmed and then the right side will be done. If you've ever seen pictures of a real rifle being made it looks almost the same, with a rough stock that will be shaped to the final proportions.

 

[garyjd]

This is the left side of the musket. Once the right side is done I'll turn my attention to the channel for the ramrod.

 

[Jason W.]

Awesome Gary! What size plastic card you using? Sorry, if you mentioned this before.

 

[garyjd]

Jason, No problem. I believe I mentioned it in an earlier part of the SBS. I was a little careless as I need to resupply myself with some of the plastic I've used up. I should be able to press on without difficulty as the difference was so slight.~Gary

 

[Jason W.]

Gary, for the cartridge box belt, did you cut the plastic card in a certain shape to fit over the shoulder snuggly? Or just a straight strip?

Also, have you ever used lead foil?

Sorry, for all the questions.

 

[garyjd]

Making a belt
I usually just use plastic strip that is the width I need. I take a piece and use my thumbs like a vise and slowly bend it to where my palms almost touch. Some times the plastic bends too much and starts to buckle. It comes with practice. You can also cut two pieces and fill the gap with putty. This works well to give your belt the ability to go with the curve of the chest or over the shoulder. I have not used foil, it just does not look right to me. I hope this explain it.

 

[garyjd]

Here are it looks, no big deal.

 

[Jason W.]

Originally posted by garyjd@Apr 3 2004, 07:20 PM

I usually just use plastic strip that is the width I need. I take a piece and use my thumbs like a vise and slowly bend it to where my palms almost touch.

Thanks Gary! Would have never thought of that. Appreciate the demo.

 

[garyjd]

Slow progress continues with the left sleeve being completed minus a few buttons that will be added last. The sleeves on this and the Confederate figure may look a bit big, but that's how they're supposed to be, they were not tight fitting.

 

[LCoote]

Beautiful Gary, a little progres is better than no progress at all

 

[garyjd]

Leigh, thanks. I need to get back into the groove of doing more, I'm in a bit slump right now.~Gary

 

[Jason W.]

Looking great Gary! I will be using your sleeve folds as a reference.

 

[y_wong]

Dear Gary,

It's me again. What can I say that is not said by others. Excellent works especially your wellingness to share. I will be sculpting the rifle soon. Again I will be referencing your SBS.


Regards :lol:

 

[garyjd]

Thanks again guys.

Wong, I should have some additional stuff posted on the rifle this week before I leave for MFCA.~Gary

 

[Roc]

Gary, looks great .
Thanks for explaining how you do belts.

Roc.

 

[Joe Hudson]

Gary,

You are doing such a nice job. I look forward to seeing more and chatting with you at the show.

Joe

 

[Automata]

Your SBS's are fantastic Gary. Hope you keep posting them - Very inspirational. I have struggled with shoulder belts. I'll give your method a try.

Thanks for all work you go to to show us your techniques!

Barry