John Teresi Posted August 12, 2015 Posted August 12, 2015 (edited) Hello.....this is on my workbench...... a 1/16 scale Stage Coach Wheeelstander......some of you may know Chris Sobak AKA "Mooneyes" here on the MCM Forum......he is a very talanted builder and a very good friend of mine......anyway,not to long ago we were hanging out and he showed me a project that he wanted to work on in the future.....it was a replica of the Jolley Rancher Stage Coach Wheelstander......I had seen the Jolly Rancher before and always wanted to build it too......but, in time I forgot all about the Jolly Rancher Wheelstander.....but,when Chris showed me a 1/16 Scale Lindberg Stage Coach that he bought on Ebay to make it...... I was sold......I asked him if he would mind if I built one too...... but, with my own twist on it.......I did not want to copy what he was building......Chris was cool about it and offered his help and reference pictures.......this build turned out to be a twin Coach build for both of us.......I feel bad about this project because Chris has put a hold on his Fabulous Vega "Snake" F/C build to help me with this project......he has even drawn plans for me to build this thing......I want to give all credit to Chris for helping me with this build........you could say "I am just a Squirrel in Chris`s World trying to get a nut" .....thanks Chris.......You can go to Chris`s Stage Coach build here on MCM Forum to see alll his drawings and story about his build......anyway here are a few pics of what I have done so far.......I used the Lindberg 1/16 Scale Stage Coach kit and shortened and narrowed the body......I added windows......I made a new roof .....and modified the rack......I made the Chassis using Chris`s drawing plans......I made the front and rear sections for the body........Chris also sent me some Flashpoint slicks and a TDR resin Ford truck rear end ......I also made some seats......and a front axle.....I have a ton of work to do yet but,I think I got a good start on it.......you can go here to see Chris`s post...... Edited November 10, 2015 by John Teresi
Len Woodruff Posted August 12, 2015 Posted August 12, 2015 This will be very kool John. I love your creativity.
Nytrozilla Posted August 12, 2015 Posted August 12, 2015 John, you are obviously very excited to get this build underway. NEWS FLASH !!! So are we.I thought you were going to scratch the coach too. Glad you found a suitable foundation. The tires give a brief glimpse into the future of what it will look like with the rest of the accessories added. Love the frame and roll cage too.It's already among my Top 10 Fave Johnny Southside builds. I'll let you know as it rises in the standings.
Mooneyzs Posted August 12, 2015 Posted August 12, 2015 John... I am so excited to finally see you post this thing here, Its about Dang time .... Dude you are more than welcome for helping out with some of the small details for you. I am just so Stoked that we are Both doing Stagecoaches together. I know you will be adding your own Teresi Flare to it and its going to Kick some butt.... Probably one of the First ever Alcladed Stagecoaches... hahaha. This means I need to get my butt in gear and finish up some more details for us and start on my Chassis. I know you are going to Hit this one out of the park.
DrKerry Posted August 12, 2015 Posted August 12, 2015 As always John you build some kool stuff!!! Can't wait to see how yours and Chris' builds come together!!!
Petetrucker07 Posted August 12, 2015 Posted August 12, 2015 This ought to be good. Dueling stages! Great start, amazing work so fat John.
Codi Posted August 12, 2015 Posted August 12, 2015 Great to have you here again posting your work and skills John. Your start is nothing short of awesome. Cheers, Tim
gasser59 Posted August 12, 2015 Posted August 12, 2015 Good God Johnny boy. We're all heard about it from Chris, now its great to see what you're up to. This will be fun to follow along. Great start. This will be another show stopper.
Davewilly Posted August 12, 2015 Posted August 12, 2015 Looking good so far John.... cant wait to see where it goes from here!
John Teresi Posted August 13, 2015 Author Posted August 13, 2015 (edited) Hello.....thank you all very much for the kind comments......I really do appreciate them......Just a quick mock-up on the front end.....nothing permanent......all the details will be added later......I also mocked up a 1/18 scale GMP dummy engine just to see what it will look like.....thanks for looking Edited August 14, 2015 by John Teresi
Codi Posted August 14, 2015 Posted August 14, 2015 S-I-C-K I tell ya'. This build is SO cool and moving along SO fast too. No one John can touch you for the quality, creativity and speed with which you build. It's why I love to see your threads. When we do meet someday, I want to pick your brains on how you do some of the things you do............just fantastic! Cheers, Tim
cobraman Posted August 14, 2015 Posted August 14, 2015 John, as one of my favorite builders I have no idea how I missed the start of this wild build. I am glad I found it and that you are building so I can get my Johnny "fix". Going forward I will not miss an episode. Carry on and good luck.
Art Laski Posted August 14, 2015 Posted August 14, 2015 Great start John! You are moving fast on this one. Glad to see you back at the bench.
bobthehobbyguy Posted August 14, 2015 Posted August 14, 2015 Ascalways this is coming together at a rapid pace. Impressive work.
12bridge Posted August 15, 2015 Posted August 15, 2015 Way cool build.Here it is pretty much as built, before Ed Jones ran it. https://www.flickr.com/photos/7552532@N07/2997308687/in/photostream/
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