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Well the trail is done. Put 160 pounds of pull on tow ring and all solid. Not a perfect marriage but I’m good with it. It’s fully functional.
 

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Are the Plates screwed to the trail from the metal you mentioned you had coming in the other thread? Where can one buy the metal for a half scale carriage or did you have it made? Nice work!!
 
Are the Plates screwed to the trail from the metal you mentioned you had coming in the other thread? Where can one buy the metal for a half scale carriage or did you have it made? Nice work!!
as far as I know there are no parts for half scales. I used a straight clevis and some 1:8” plate steel. I fabricated the parts.
 
Found some white oak and got the checks roughed out and just sitting on carriage to see if it looks ok.
 

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Seeing it unfold before my eyes is a pleasure! Thanks again for sharing your build. I have learned so much already. This is what is so nice about this forum. When I start my build I will try to pay it back!!
 
Seeing it unfold before my eyes is a pleasure! Thanks again for sharing your build. I have learned so much already. This is what is so nice about this forum. When I start my build I will try to pay it back!!
glad to be of help to someone, makes me feel good sir. Thank you for all the kind encouragement
 
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