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Model Trailways 1895 Horse-Drawn Hearse Wagon Wood & Metal Model Kit 1:12 Scale

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On sale: ~~$189.99~~ $142.49

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Model Trailways 1895 Horse-Drawn Hearse Wagon Wood & Metal Model Kit 1:12 Scale

Part Number: MS6009

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Get the Recommended Paints With a Discount:

Horse Drawn Hearse Wagon Acrylic Paint Set - 8 Bottles (47.99 value) for (+$28.99) Model Expo Paint Brushes Set 10 pc (11.99 value) for (+$6.99)

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Two Horse Hitch and Harnesseses (Horse not included) (99.99 value) for (+$79.99) Breyer Blue Roan Brabant Horse ($59.98 value) for (+$47.98)

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BRIEF HISTORY

Originally, the wooden or metal framework over the coffin was called a hearse. It was decorated with numerous spikes to hold burning candles. Sometime in the 17th century, people started using the word to refer to not only the construction above the coffin, but to the vehicle that carried the casket to the grave. Early hearses were hand-drawn. As time went on, families started to choose rural cemeteries instead of traditional church grounds. Caskets had to be transported greater distances. People wanted to go out in style and ordered elaborately decorated coffins in exotic woods. The hearses became fancier and heavier. They needed horsepower, not manpower. The first American horse-drawn hearses date back to the mid nineteenth century. A typical horse-drawn hearse of that period cost about $1,500.

KIT FEATURES

Historically accurate, highly detailed model
Laser cut basswood parts
Basswood wheel rims & spokes
Cast Britannia metal axles & shafts
Machine turned aluminum wheel hubs
Photo-etched brass ornamentation
5 sheets of detailed plans
48-page illustrated instruction manual Instructions & prototype model by Ken Foran

MODEL SPECIFICATIONS

Length: 13” Height: 8” Width: 5” Scale: 1:12

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This is a very nice and different kit. Much easier to build than the Stage Coach, but ends up looking as good. The laser cut parts makes it a less painstaking kit to build. A great advance over the old days of cutting out wood pieces. Two downsides, one is that the Britannia parts are very fragile. Like the stagecoach, the rear axles are too weak. The weight of the finished kit makes the rear wheels sag inwards at their top. Also, like the stagecoach, I countered this by tying the two opposing wheels together at the bottom of the wheel with thread. This prevents the spreading action. Works well for a static display. Also, had to brace the back axle leaf springs with wood, lest they break during construction. Secondly, this is the first kit I recall where I had to ask for the replacement of three separate missing parts. These were quickly sent to me which I thoroughly appreciated. All in all, a fun kit.

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Reviewed by: Patrick Howard from Port Orchard, Washington on 10/5/2019

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Fun to build, beautiful model, but had some weak points

Like the previous reviewer, I found the cast axels and rear springs too soft and fragile. I actually broke both the front and back axles. The first one was replaced by Model Expo and was almost broken upon first inspection. The second one was on the front and I was able to repair by drilling and pinning and super gluing at the break point. I bolstered the rear springs with several narrow strips of aluminum cut from a pop can and bent in a “v” shape to conform with the inside of the front and back spring joints then glued in 2 into each spring joint. That did the job nicely and was not noticeable after painting. I would definitely suggest re-engineering those weak points with stronger material. Other than that, it turned out beautiful and was fun to build.

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Reviewed by: Robert Bird from Syracuse, Utah on 9/24/2021

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