Another in my growing collection of matchstick models, this time it's a kit I built a few years ago. I felt I might be able to do a better job this time.
@trevorrussell7512 Hi Trevor yes I'm afraid the instructions are somewhat lacking, that's one of the reasons for posting my youtube videos, hopefully they are of some assistance to fellow matchstick modellers. The axle is 3 square it's just built as a box with the steel shaft acting as the central match. Hope this makes things clearer and don't hesitate to contact me through the comments if you need assistance. Incidentally it's not just this kit that has poor instructions every matchstick kit is the same. Best wishes Vic.
Delighted I found this channel. Got the Matchmaker Tram as a present years ago. Found it recently and decided to give it a go. Can I ask a question? What tool do you use to cut the matches? I'm using a sharp modelling pliers but it keep pinching the ends of the match and not doing a clean cut. Would you consider doing a video going over all the tools you use and how you do curved cuts etc. Thanks.
Thank you for your kind comments. I use two main tools to cut the matches 1. A pair of Xuron sprue cutters 2. Rptoolz guillotine, expensive but brilliant. Curved matches are difficult, I use a small pair of smooth jawed pliers and gently bend the match. Another way to form curves with matches is to cut them very short and use lots of them to make the curve, it's the method I am using at the moment on my Riverboat kit. I'll look into the possibility of making a video of tools used.
I am in the process of building the same matchstick model, and I must say the instructions are not very specific. So thank you Vic for your images which will help towards my build. If you are interested I can forward you a number of pictures showing my efforts. Cheers Jimmy
Hi Jimmy I'm pleased that you're finding the video of some help with your build of this model. Yes I'm afraid instructions are a big let down in matchstick model kits, that and templates that are sometimes the wrong size and shape. The one most important thing to remember with these kits is keep the box art it's often your only reference as to where to place parts. Having said all this they are incredible value for money, 3 months or even more of entertainment for about £15 to £20 ain't bad value.I would be very pleased to see your pictures of your progress just email them to me at vrparratt@gmail.com Good luck with the rest of your build. Best wishes Vic.
I just came across this, lovely job, I'm tackling the 1/8th scale Ledge Waggon. Nice kits these Hobby's ones, I've built a few in the past. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you. The matches for the caravan came in the kit. Yes they are quite expensive to buy on Amazon and you have to be carefull as some of them aren't matches but micro beams, which are longer and thinner than proper matches. Best wishes Vic.
Another great model. On one hand your work and videos inspire us to have a go but there is a nagging doubt that we would not be able to match (😂) your craftsmanship.
Hi Tim, thank you for your kind words and I'm pleased you liked it. Don't ever let anything stop you from having a go the kits are pretty cheap so there's nothing to lose and if I can be of any help just post a comment on one of my videos, I do read all comments. Best wishes Vic.
Great job, one question do I bolt the steering gear to floor before fitting roof as I was thinking I would be unable to access bolt inside body. Thanks Colin
Yes make sure you drill the appropriate hole in the floor and insert the bolt and make sure you secure it because once the roof is on you won't be able to access the bolt. If you insert the bolt from above you can put the steering on at your leisure as the thread will be accessible. Best wishes Vic.
@@taffystravelvideos Thank you and please don't hesitate to contact me if I can be of help. I read all comments on my channel so just stick a comment on any of my videos if you need help. Best wishes Vic.
I've just bought this kit. It's my first matchstick kit, but I'm a seasoned plastic modeller and my woodworking skills are also growing so I'm hoping I'll do okay. I like your scratch built shutters, I'd already decided to do the same as the card shutters are just nasty. Thank you for posting this very informative video, prewarning of issues is always better than ruuning blindly into them. And congratulations on your beautiful work! 😊
Thank you for your kind words and if you need assistance during your build don't hesitate to contact me via TH-cam and I will try and answer any queries. I do read all of my comments. Best wishes Vic
Hi there, thank you for your kind words and I'm pleased that you liked the video and I hope it will be of help to you in building this kit. Can I say please make sure you keep the box art you may need it to identify where some parts are placed. Good luck with your new hobby and best wishes Vic. PS if I can be of help please leave a comment on the Ledge Caravan video and I will do my best to help you. I do read all of my comments.
Thank you for your kind words and good luck when you start matchstick modelling again it's a fascinating hobby. At my age it's the only way to get to work with wood. Best wishes Vic.
Thank you. Sorry I can't help you with the plans as this was a kit and no plans were supplied just card templates. Maybe if you googled LEDGE CARAVAN plans something might come up. Better still buy the kit and build it.Best wishes Vic.
@@vicparratt7523 okay Vic not to worry, was just asking as I've brought 3 same kits as you and end up not being able to do it in the end as it becomes difficult, I make loads of things out of matches but can't seem to conquer this one
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Instructions are very poor indeed. Thanks Vic for your input, it helps. The axle instructions say 3 matches square but yours seem to be 2 length ways?
@trevorrussell7512 Hi Trevor yes I'm afraid the instructions are somewhat lacking, that's one of the reasons for posting my youtube videos, hopefully they are of some assistance to fellow matchstick modellers.
The axle is 3 square it's just built as a box with the steel shaft acting as the central match. Hope this makes things clearer and don't hesitate to contact me through the comments if you need assistance.
Incidentally it's not just this kit that has poor instructions every matchstick kit is the same. Best wishes Vic.
@@vicparratt7523 many thanks Vic.
Delighted I found this channel. Got the Matchmaker Tram as a present years ago. Found it recently and decided to give it a go. Can I ask a question? What tool do you use to cut the matches? I'm using a sharp modelling pliers but it keep pinching the ends of the match and not doing a clean cut. Would you consider doing a video going over all the tools you use and how you do curved cuts etc. Thanks.
Thank you for your kind comments.
I use two main tools to cut the matches
1. A pair of Xuron sprue cutters
2. Rptoolz guillotine, expensive but brilliant.
Curved matches are difficult, I use a small pair of smooth jawed pliers and gently bend the match.
Another way to form curves with matches is to cut them very short and use lots of them to make the curve, it's the method I am using at the moment on my Riverboat kit.
I'll look into the possibility of making a video of tools used.
@@vicparratt7523 Thanks. I'll look into those tools.
I am in the process of building the same matchstick model, and I must say the instructions are not very specific. So thank you Vic for your images which will help towards my build. If you are interested I can forward you a number of pictures showing my efforts. Cheers Jimmy
Hi Jimmy I'm pleased that you're finding the video of some help with your build of this model. Yes I'm afraid instructions are a big let down in matchstick model kits, that and templates that are sometimes the wrong size and shape. The one most important thing to remember with these kits is keep the box art it's often your only reference as to where to place parts. Having said all this they are incredible value for money, 3 months or even more of entertainment for about £15 to £20 ain't bad value.I would be very pleased to see your pictures of your progress just email them to me at vrparratt@gmail.com
Good luck with the rest of your build. Best wishes Vic.
I just came across this, lovely job, I'm tackling the 1/8th scale Ledge Waggon. Nice kits these Hobby's ones, I've built a few in the past. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for your kind words pleased you liked it. There's more to come I've got four kits in the stash. Best wishes Vic.
Fantastic love the wagon
Thank you for your kind words. Best wishes Vic.
Nice.. What's a good source for inexpensive bulk matchsticks? All I've been finding is packages of a few 100 sticks, that seem kinda pricey to me
Thank you. The matches for the caravan came in the kit. Yes they are quite expensive to buy on Amazon and you have to be carefull as some of them aren't matches but micro beams, which are longer and thinner than proper matches. Best wishes Vic.
Another great model. On one hand your work and videos inspire us to have a go but there is a nagging doubt that we would not be able to match (😂) your craftsmanship.
Hi Tim, thank you for your kind words and I'm pleased you liked it. Don't ever let anything stop you from having a go the kits are pretty cheap so there's nothing to lose and if I can be of any help just post a comment on one of my videos, I do read all comments. Best wishes Vic.
Great job, one question do I bolt the steering gear to floor before fitting roof as I was thinking I would be unable to access bolt inside body.
Thanks Colin
Yes make sure you drill the appropriate hole in the floor and insert the bolt and make sure you secure it because once the roof is on you won't be able to access the bolt. If you insert the bolt from above you can put the steering on at your leisure as the thread will be accessible. Best wishes Vic.
@@vicparratt7523 Thank you Vic, and for your very helpful video. I think your idea of inserting bolt from inside will be option I will go for.
@@taffystravelvideos You're welcome glad to be of help.Best wishes Vic.
@@vicparratt7523 by the way just subscribed to your channel .
@@taffystravelvideos Thank you and please don't hesitate to contact me if I can be of help. I read all comments on my channel so just stick a comment on any of my videos if you need help. Best wishes Vic.
I've just bought this kit. It's my first matchstick kit, but I'm a seasoned plastic modeller and my woodworking skills are also growing so I'm hoping I'll do okay. I like your scratch built shutters, I'd already decided to do the same as the card shutters are just nasty. Thank you for posting this very informative video, prewarning of issues is always better than ruuning blindly into them. And congratulations on your beautiful work! 😊
Thank you for your kind words and if you need assistance during your build don't hesitate to contact me via TH-cam and I will try and answer any queries. I do read all of my comments. Best wishes Vic
Beautiful, i very much enjoyed. This is also helpful as i have bought the exact same kit. This will be my first time doing match craft. Subbed 😊
Hi there, thank you for your kind words and I'm pleased that you liked the video and I hope it will be of help to you in building this kit. Can I say please make sure you keep the box art you may need it to identify where some parts are placed. Good luck with your new hobby and best wishes Vic.
PS if I can be of help please leave a comment on the Ledge Caravan video and I will do my best to help you. I do read all of my comments.
Thank you Vic will do 😊
Nice
Amazing work! I want to get back into matchstick building.
Thank you for your kind words and good luck when you start matchstick modelling again it's a fascinating hobby. At my age it's the only way to get to work with wood. Best wishes Vic.
Do you clad the tabs at the start on side a the floor
The whole of the floor is clad including the ledge (tabs) . Best wishes Vic
Amazing where can I get the plans to make this
Thank you. Sorry I can't help you with the plans as this was a kit and no plans were supplied just card templates. Maybe if you googled LEDGE CARAVAN plans something might come up. Better still buy the kit and build it.Best wishes Vic.
Hi Vic do you make this to sell
@@Paddy-the-boxer Hi Patrick no I'm sorry I don't make them to sell. It ceases to be a hobby if I do that. Best wishes Vic
@@vicparratt7523 okay Vic not to worry, was just asking as I've brought 3 same kits as you and end up not being able to do it in the end as it becomes difficult, I make loads of things out of matches but can't seem to conquer this one