Dr PS - Paul Schulze Posted November 19, 2019 Share #1 Posted November 19, 2019 (edited) Hello All, I am taking time during the building of the New Bedford Whaleboat to build the Model Shipways Guns of HISTORY Civil War Coffee Wagon 1:16 Scale. I will be posting progress as a build log here. First I will post the Kit photos. I am looking forward to building this interesting piece of history. For those interested, there are some YouTube videos of Civil War enactments involving the Civil War Coffee Wagon which could produce over 100 gallons of coffee per hour. That is a lot of coffee 👀 Edited November 26, 2019 by Dr PS - Paul Schulze Finished mtaylor, Ryland Craze, BLACK VIKING and 12 others 15 Quote Paul Cutty Sark, Scientific Models (no build log) 18th Century Armed Longboat, Model Shipways Civil War Coffee Wagon and Limber, Model Shipways side project New Bedford Whaleboat, Model Shipways Civil War Gatling Gun, Model Shipways side project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jud Posted November 19, 2019 Share #2 Posted November 19, 2019 (edited) Going to draw a cup, sit down and watch this one. Edited November 19, 2019 by jud Canute, popeye the sailor and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr PS - Paul Schulze Posted November 20, 2019 Author Share #3 Posted November 20, 2019 Welcome Jud. Glad to have you aboard. mtaylor, popeye the sailor, jud and 1 other 4 Quote Paul Cutty Sark, Scientific Models (no build log) 18th Century Armed Longboat, Model Shipways Civil War Coffee Wagon and Limber, Model Shipways side project New Bedford Whaleboat, Model Shipways Civil War Gatling Gun, Model Shipways side project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr PS - Paul Schulze Posted November 20, 2019 Author Share #4 Posted November 20, 2019 (edited) Missing some parts so I decided to start on the cast parts first as I wait for the parts to come in. I tackled the coffee urns first, gluing them together with CA glue, priming them, and then painting them black. The wheels were cleaned up and primed and then painted red. In the photograph you will see that I have used a 3 mm masking tape to mask off the rim of the wheels which will be painted black. Next I will work on the flues. Edited November 26, 2019 by Dr PS - Paul Schulze Jack12477, Canute, popeye the sailor and 7 others 10 Quote Paul Cutty Sark, Scientific Models (no build log) 18th Century Armed Longboat, Model Shipways Civil War Coffee Wagon and Limber, Model Shipways side project New Bedford Whaleboat, Model Shipways Civil War Gatling Gun, Model Shipways side project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted November 20, 2019 Share #5 Posted November 20, 2019 Count me in with my coffee cup also. I've read the histories of the many battles and all seem to mention the men and the morning coffee. I didn't realize they had coffee maker as I thought it would have boiled coffee at the squad (?) level. popeye the sailor, jud and Canute 3 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack12477 Posted November 20, 2019 Share #6 Posted November 20, 2019 I'm here also, just been hiding in back row. mtaylor, Canute and popeye the sailor 3 Quote Jack "No one is as smart as all of us" - Is ón cheann a thagann an cheird The craft comes from the head --------------------------------------------- Current build: US Constellation Non-ship builds: USCG UH-65A Dolphin M16 Multi-gun motor carriage diorama M4A3 Sherman Tanks dioramas 1936-1939 Mercedes Benz 540K 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II JSDF Light Armor Vehicle Figures: The Last Bridge: Raider Reaper Edge of Universe: Ianis The Last Bridge: Vadim with cart Completed build log(s): 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne, Willie L Bennett 1888 50 ft Gaff-rigged Ice Yacht Scratch Build The Sullivans (DD 537) Liberty Ship SS John W Brown USS England (DE 635), Artesania Latina Titanic Lifeboat Gallery: Swift , Armed Virginia Sloop, Santisima Trinidad Captain's Launch , 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne Other: Rhinebeck Aerodrome Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr PS - Paul Schulze Posted November 20, 2019 Author Share #7 Posted November 20, 2019 Interesting reenactment of the Civil War coffee wagon can be seen on YouTube - Canute, jud and mtaylor 3 Quote Paul Cutty Sark, Scientific Models (no build log) 18th Century Armed Longboat, Model Shipways Civil War Coffee Wagon and Limber, Model Shipways side project New Bedford Whaleboat, Model Shipways Civil War Gatling Gun, Model Shipways side project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr PS - Paul Schulze Posted November 20, 2019 Author Share #8 Posted November 20, 2019 When working on chimneys, I found the kit supplied 9/32” (1/4”ID) brass tubing would not fit over the stove top chimney pipe attachment points. They needed a tube with a 9/32” ID so I ordered a 5/16” tube which has a 9/32” ID. I plan to carve three 1/4” dowels at one end to fit the hole in the attachment point on the stovetop, slip the 9/32” tubes over the dowels, and finally slip the 5/16” tubes over the 9/32” tubes. The dowels will stabilize the chimneys while fitting snugly into the 9/32” tubes. The outside 5/16” tubes will fit snugly over both the 9/32” tubes and the stovetop fitting. Whew 😅 BTW, I am unaware of 9/32” dowel. What I have done so far is shown in the photo below. Edwardkenway, GrandpaPhil, popeye the sailor and 6 others 9 Quote Paul Cutty Sark, Scientific Models (no build log) 18th Century Armed Longboat, Model Shipways Civil War Coffee Wagon and Limber, Model Shipways side project New Bedford Whaleboat, Model Shipways Civil War Gatling Gun, Model Shipways side project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted November 21, 2019 Share #9 Posted November 21, 2019 sounds like they supplied the wrong size brass Canute, mtaylor and jud 3 Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr PS - Paul Schulze Posted November 26, 2019 Author Share #10 Posted November 26, 2019 On 11/21/2019 at 11:55 AM, popeye the sailor said: sounds like they supplied the wrong size brass The tubes supplied were the same as those listed in the parts list - just needed next size up. popeye the sailor, Canute and mtaylor 3 Quote Paul Cutty Sark, Scientific Models (no build log) 18th Century Armed Longboat, Model Shipways Civil War Coffee Wagon and Limber, Model Shipways side project New Bedford Whaleboat, Model Shipways Civil War Gatling Gun, Model Shipways side project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr PS - Paul Schulze Posted November 26, 2019 Author Share #11 Posted November 26, 2019 (edited) I finally got the missing parts from Model-Expo. I cannot say enough good about the folks at Model-Expo. Missing a part - they send it. Break a part - they send it. Finished the wheels - Assembled the carriage chassis - Finished the coffee urn platform and springs - Below notice the chimney brackets have also been installed. Next I glued the floor onto the carriage chassis and painted it red. The wagon tongue was installed as well - After the paint dried, the springs were attached (note the U-bolts) - The facets were painted brass color and glue to the urns. Also note how the smoke stacks are supported by the brackets previously installed. - A brass retaining rod was added to the front of the urns and then the urns were glued to the urn platform and the platform glued on top of the springs above the carriage chassis - Finally, the wagon tongue was painted black, a decal was applied, and a pedestal was constructed. The Civil War Coffee Wagon is finished - One recommendation for anyone building this model, I would put some weights in the tongue side of the chassis box to give better stability to the model when finished. This was a fun project that did not take long. Now back to the New Bedford Whaleboat and thanks to all for following. Edited November 26, 2019 by Dr PS - Paul Schulze extra pics pythagoras, mtaylor, popeye the sailor and 11 others 14 Quote Paul Cutty Sark, Scientific Models (no build log) 18th Century Armed Longboat, Model Shipways Civil War Coffee Wagon and Limber, Model Shipways side project New Bedford Whaleboat, Model Shipways Civil War Gatling Gun, Model Shipways side project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted November 26, 2019 Share #12 Posted November 26, 2019 Lovely work on a rare model. Congratulations. lmagna, Canute, Jack12477 and 1 other 4 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr PS - Paul Schulze Posted November 26, 2019 Author Share #13 Posted November 26, 2019 31 minutes ago, mtaylor said: Lovely work on a rare model. Congratulations. Thanks, Mark Jack12477, Canute, popeye the sailor and 1 other 4 Quote Paul Cutty Sark, Scientific Models (no build log) 18th Century Armed Longboat, Model Shipways Civil War Coffee Wagon and Limber, Model Shipways side project New Bedford Whaleboat, Model Shipways Civil War Gatling Gun, Model Shipways side project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack12477 Posted November 26, 2019 Share #14 Posted November 26, 2019 Nice work on the model. I found the same weight balance problem when I did mine, constantly wants to tip over backwards. I made the tongue support stand a bit lower so the model tips slightly forward. Canute, popeye the sailor and lmagna 3 Quote Jack "No one is as smart as all of us" - Is ón cheann a thagann an cheird The craft comes from the head --------------------------------------------- Current build: US Constellation Non-ship builds: USCG UH-65A Dolphin M16 Multi-gun motor carriage diorama M4A3 Sherman Tanks dioramas 1936-1939 Mercedes Benz 540K 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II JSDF Light Armor Vehicle Figures: The Last Bridge: Raider Reaper Edge of Universe: Ianis The Last Bridge: Vadim with cart Completed build log(s): 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne, Willie L Bennett 1888 50 ft Gaff-rigged Ice Yacht Scratch Build The Sullivans (DD 537) Liberty Ship SS John W Brown USS England (DE 635), Artesania Latina Titanic Lifeboat Gallery: Swift , Armed Virginia Sloop, Santisima Trinidad Captain's Launch , 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne Other: Rhinebeck Aerodrome Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Pellett Posted November 26, 2019 Share #15 Posted November 26, 2019 I wish that they would produce this series in 1:32 scale so that they could be combined with standard 54mm sized military figures. Roger mtaylor, popeye the sailor and Canute 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr PS - Paul Schulze Posted November 26, 2019 Author Share #16 Posted November 26, 2019 6 hours ago, Jack12477 said: Nice work on the model. I found the same weight balance problem when I did mine, constantly wants to tip over backwards. I made the tongue support stand a bit lower so the model tips slightly forward. Thought about weighting the stand with some imbedded lead weights. popeye the sailor, Canute and mtaylor 3 Quote Paul Cutty Sark, Scientific Models (no build log) 18th Century Armed Longboat, Model Shipways Civil War Coffee Wagon and Limber, Model Shipways side project New Bedford Whaleboat, Model Shipways Civil War Gatling Gun, Model Shipways side project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack12477 Posted November 26, 2019 Share #17 Posted November 26, 2019 Mine is not permanently fastened to stand, so I can detach it and attach it to a limber if I want Canute, popeye the sailor and mtaylor 3 Quote Jack "No one is as smart as all of us" - Is ón cheann a thagann an cheird The craft comes from the head --------------------------------------------- Current build: US Constellation Non-ship builds: USCG UH-65A Dolphin M16 Multi-gun motor carriage diorama M4A3 Sherman Tanks dioramas 1936-1939 Mercedes Benz 540K 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II JSDF Light Armor Vehicle Figures: The Last Bridge: Raider Reaper Edge of Universe: Ianis The Last Bridge: Vadim with cart Completed build log(s): 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne, Willie L Bennett 1888 50 ft Gaff-rigged Ice Yacht Scratch Build The Sullivans (DD 537) Liberty Ship SS John W Brown USS England (DE 635), Artesania Latina Titanic Lifeboat Gallery: Swift , Armed Virginia Sloop, Santisima Trinidad Captain's Launch , 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne Other: Rhinebeck Aerodrome Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jud Posted November 27, 2019 Share #18 Posted November 27, 2019 Great job. Canute, popeye the sailor and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted November 27, 2019 Share #19 Posted November 27, 2019 very nice look'in model Canute 1 Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr PS - Paul Schulze Posted November 27, 2019 Author Share #20 Posted November 27, 2019 I just ordered the Model Shipways Civil War Limber to go with this model Civil War Coffee Wagon. When I get it I will continue this log as I complete it. popeye the sailor, jud, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Paul Cutty Sark, Scientific Models (no build log) 18th Century Armed Longboat, Model Shipways Civil War Coffee Wagon and Limber, Model Shipways side project New Bedford Whaleboat, Model Shipways Civil War Gatling Gun, Model Shipways side project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr PS - Paul Schulze Posted November 27, 2019 Author Share #21 Posted November 27, 2019 Thanks all for the comments. Come back when I start on the limber. jud, Canute, popeye the sailor and 1 other 4 Quote Paul Cutty Sark, Scientific Models (no build log) 18th Century Armed Longboat, Model Shipways Civil War Coffee Wagon and Limber, Model Shipways side project New Bedford Whaleboat, Model Shipways Civil War Gatling Gun, Model Shipways side project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr PS - Paul Schulze Posted December 6, 2019 Author Share #22 Posted December 6, 2019 (edited) Just received the Civil War Limber to add to the Coffee Wagon. This kit should not take very long. First the kit pics - I first tackled the wheels and ammunition chest. Most of this kit consists of parts made from Britannia metal. As a result of this, I will be using only CA glue. Below is shown a primed wheel, the primed chest and axel housing with the Pintle Hook attached. Britannia metal needs to be primed before painting. Next I painted the chest and wheels red with black trim. Normally the limber would be painted army colors but the Coffee Wagon was painted with red color to differentiate it from regular army use. Above and below are also shown the unpainted carriage and wood pole. I had to carve the pole (tongue) to fit the carriage. Since the supplied wood was square, the pole had to be carved round most of its length. The rest of the wagon will be black. Edited December 6, 2019 by Dr PS - Paul Schulze GrandpaPhil, Ryland Craze, Canute and 4 others 7 Quote Paul Cutty Sark, Scientific Models (no build log) 18th Century Armed Longboat, Model Shipways Civil War Coffee Wagon and Limber, Model Shipways side project New Bedford Whaleboat, Model Shipways Civil War Gatling Gun, Model Shipways side project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr PS - Paul Schulze Posted December 8, 2019 Author Share #23 Posted December 8, 2019 (edited) The Tree is attached to the Hound and the Fork Strap to the Fork. The The Muff Collar, Branches, Pad and Irons were attached to the Pole and painted black. The Pole, Axel and Under Straps were attached to the carriage and painted black. Chains were added. In the above three photos the wheels were not attached yet but only serving as props. The next photo shows the nearly finished models sitting on an unfinished mounting board. The wagon and limber will be attached to the board for display after it has been finished. Edited December 8, 2019 by Dr PS - Paul Schulze GrandpaPhil, popeye the sailor, Canute and 3 others 6 Quote Paul Cutty Sark, Scientific Models (no build log) 18th Century Armed Longboat, Model Shipways Civil War Coffee Wagon and Limber, Model Shipways side project New Bedford Whaleboat, Model Shipways Civil War Gatling Gun, Model Shipways side project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr PS - Paul Schulze Posted December 17, 2019 Author Share #24 Posted December 17, 2019 Finished awhile back and I need to post the final display. Thanks for watching. mtaylor, GrandpaPhil, ccoyle and 5 others 8 Quote Paul Cutty Sark, Scientific Models (no build log) 18th Century Armed Longboat, Model Shipways Civil War Coffee Wagon and Limber, Model Shipways side project New Bedford Whaleboat, Model Shipways Civil War Gatling Gun, Model Shipways side project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted December 17, 2019 Share #25 Posted December 17, 2019 Looks a treat, Paul. mtaylor, popeye the sailor and Canute 3 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Hawker Hurricane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted December 19, 2019 Share #26 Posted December 19, 2019 Well done! popeye the sailor, mtaylor and Canute 3 Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) On the building slip: 1:72 French Ironclad Magenta (original shipyard plans) On hold: 1:98 Mantua HMS Victory (kit bash), 1:96 Shipyard HMS Mercury Favorite finished builds: 1:60 Sampang Good Fortune (Amati plans), 1:200 Orel Ironclad Solferino, 1:72 Schooner Hannah (Hahn plans), 1:72 Privateer Prince de Neufchatel (Chapelle plans), Model Shipways Sultana, Heller La Reale, Encore USS Olympia Goal: Become better than I was yesterday "The hardest part is deciding to try." - me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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