Lee Drennen’s 1/12 Scale Amish Grain Buggy Craftsman’s Kit

[Lee Drennen]

The other day I found my old Amish Craftman Kit’s so I decided to build one. I will post the first build later. This second one is being built from some of the scraps from my first one. As kid we would drive to Iowa where my Grandmother lived a few miles from the Missouri line inside of Iowa. She lived in Amish country and I was so fascinated at all the buggies I would see visiting her. This one I’m calling it a “Grain Buggy” due to the fact it has flared sides this is what I have so far. I’m also building it with my “lap bench” I call it in the living room relaxing and enjoying the company of my oldest Daughter and wife as they watch Movies as I build on these kits

 

[PaulTRose]

i love to see stuff like this

 

[Deleted member 7237]

Hi Lee very nice to see something totally different great start.
Pete.

 

[JR]

Hi buddy, great idea, and looking good.
Hi to to family.

 

[Jim R]

Hi Lee
What a fine idea. The Amish have a fascinating take on life. Looks like you're off to a good start.
Jim

 

[Mini Me]

Hi Lee, Liking this a lot I have a 1/87 scale wagon and team in the stash...makes me want to go dig it out! Great motivation. Rick H.

 

[Deleted member 6559]

A lovely subject Lee. Great work so far.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Thank you Guys for stopping by and the complements this has been one fun build and like Rick motivation builder. I worked on the front axle yesterday morning where it would steer before and went out and enjoyed the Beautiful day we had.

 

[Steve Jones]

Always up for something different Lee. Some lovely work going on already. Thanks for sharing

 

[Lee Drennen]

Steve. Thanks for stopping by and the complement. This is something new to me and I’m having fun with it. Thanks

 

[Lee Drennen]

Put the wheels on for a quick mock up and I built a seat for it last night

 

[Lee Drennen]

Tonight I got this one painted now I have to make a Horse Hitch for it

 

[Mini Me]

I think Henry Ford must have been Amish. "Paint it any color you like, as long as it's black". ! That's a fine looking pair of "buggys" Lee. Will there be 1/12 scale quarter horses to get them from A to B ? Rick H.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Rick. Yes I have that I just painted and ready to go I will have a post up soon. The kit was made in the early 60s very shallow details I did my best with what I had

 

[Steve Jones]

Well done Lee. Just had a nice read through of your posting. They certainly look well together.