Scaled Up Toy Train

This toy train model is 30cm in length; compared to the original standing between 7cm-8cm, this is 4X bigger! It's made using some woodworking tools but can be constructed quickly from start till finish.

- 6mm and 12mm MDF

- 6mm pine dowel rod

- Any spare wood for the blocks

- Hand Drill

- Hand Saw

- File

- 5mm Drill Bit

- Countersink

- 20mm Spade Bit

- Paint Brush

- Wood Stain

- Small Rivets

- Wood Glue

- Screws

- Fish Hook X2

I first started to draw a 1:1 scale outline of the train.

I then thought about what colours should go where

I marked and measured out each part that needed to be cut out.

I then used my hand saw to cut the parts out

I started to glue the carriage together using wood glue.

I also glued the body together to prepare to drill.

Next I sanded and filed all the parts into shape.

I made a template for the main body of the train so the sides would be equal. You don't have to do this as you can equally judge it by eye.

- Use the 5mm drill bit to drill into the sides of the carriage 4X and wheels

- Use spade bit to drill in the top of the body

- Use the countersink to drill into the wheels (so the screws are flush)

Spread out your parts and paint in straight lines to match the wood grain on the smaller toy.

After the stain has dried put all your parts together!