Covered Waggons of this type played a large part in the opening up of the interior of America in the Colonial era and the early years of the United States.
It dates from 1830. Makes a very impressive model.
Also available in 1/12th scale JT30B. Learn More

Covered Waggons of this type played a large part in the opening up of the interior of America in the Colonial era and the early years of the United States.
It dates from 1830. Makes a very impressive model.
Also available in 1/8th scale. Learn More

The particular characteristic of the Concord Waggons was the suspension on leather "thoroughbraces" in place of steel springs.
This gives a novel interest to a model, whilst the flat panelled sides will make construction straightforward. Learn More

In sturdy waggons such as this, countless thousands of pioneers crossed the barren plains of the United States to reach the new lands of the West..
Oxen were frequently preferred to horses for their steadiness, and ability to live on sparse feed.
The plans show the alternative fitting for both kinds of draught animal.
Also available in 1/12th scale JT53B. Learn More

In sturdy waggons such as this, countless thousands of pioneers crossed the barren plains of the United States to reach the new lands of the West..
Oxen were frequently preferred to horses for their steadiness, and ability to live on sparse feed.
The plans show the alternative fitting for both kinds of draught animal.
Also available in 1/8th scale JT53A. Learn More

This South African vehicle is an interesting contrast to the Prairie Schooners of the American West.
Although used for the pioneer migrations in the same times, it is more closely related to the old European waggons.
A distinctive feature is that the sides and floor both dismantle from the body- a necessity when manhandling the vehicle over the Drakensburg mountains on the trek north.
The carving of the spokes and body standards is directly derived from the Dutch folk designs. Learn More

The Cobb & Co stage lines carried the Royal Mail into the outback, and were equivalent to the Wells Fargo service in the U.S.A, even using much the same design of coach.
The plan is very clear and detailed.
The distinctive feature of coaches designed for rough trails was the suspension on the leather straps rather than steel springs. Learn More

During the great cattle drives on the Chisholm and Goodnight trails the "hands" would set up camp each night around the chuck waggon.
The cook had a special cabinet to hold his utensils, and the rear flap was lowered to form his work surface.
In the body of the waggon the cowboys' bedrolls and gear were stored, and a canvas cover could be draped over the hoops.
Typical camp equipment is shown on this plan.
Also available in 1/12th scale JT61B. Learn More

During the great cattle drives on the Chisholm and Goodnight trails the "hands" would set up camp each night around the chuck waggon.
The cook had a special cabinet to hold his utensils, and the rear flap was lowered to form his work surface.
In the body of the waggon the cowboys' bedrolls and gear were stored, and a canvas cover could be draped over the hoops.
Typical camp equipment is shown on this plan.
Also available in 1/8th scale JT61A. Learn More