Trev The Gatling gun parts were supplied by Model Expo.
Here is a link:
https://www.modelexpo-online.com/products/guns-of-history-ms4010-civil-war-gatling-gun-1-16-scale
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Civil War GATLING GUN 1:16 SCALE
This is another damaged model that was given to me for restoration.
I approached the rebuild with particular care due to the fact that this piece is a prototype designed and built by Ken Foran.
The model had several issues: a number of parts were missing, the existing paint was aged and heavily scratched, the Gatling gun itself was missing, and the wheels required straightening and realignment.
All components of the gun were therefore reassembled, primed, and airbrushed separately. Final assembly was carried out only after all parts had fully cured, in order to ensure proper alignment, finish quality, and preservation of the original design intent.I approached the rebuild with particular care due to the fact that this piece is a prototype designed and built by Ken Foran.
Given the model’s prototype status and its historical significance, all repairs and reconstructions were carried out with the intention of preserving the original design intent and construction methodology.
Ken Foran appears in this context because he is also a highly regarded historical consultant and illustrator for scale model kits, especially those requiring tight historical accuracy — including weapons like the Civil War Gatling gun.
In projects like the Model Expo 1:16 scale Gatling gun, his name is likely included because:
✅ He provided reference research, drawings, or historical consultation
✅ His artwork or technical illustrations were used in the kit’s instructions or box art
✅ He helped ensure the model’s details are accurate to the original historical design.
All photographs shown here, as well as those on the associated website, were taken by me.
These images document the results of approximately one week of restoration work.
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This is another damaged model that was given to me for restoration.
I approached the rebuild with particular care due to the fact that this piece is a prototype designed and built by Ken Foran.
The model had several issues: a number of parts were missing, the existing paint was aged and heavily scratched, the Gatling gun itself was missing, and the wheels required straightening and realignment.
All components of the gun were therefore reassembled, primed, and airbrushed separately. Final assembly was carried out only after all parts had fully cured, in order to ensure proper alignment, finish quality, and preservation of the original design intent.I approached the rebuild with particular care due to the fact that this piece is a prototype designed and built by Ken Foran.
Given the model’s prototype status and its historical significance, all repairs and reconstructions were carried out with the intention of preserving the original design intent and construction methodology.
Ken Foran appears in this context because he is also a highly regarded historical consultant and illustrator for scale model kits, especially those requiring tight historical accuracy — including weapons like the Civil War Gatling gun.
In projects like the Model Expo 1:16 scale Gatling gun, his name is likely included because:
✅ He provided reference research, drawings, or historical consultation
✅ His artwork or technical illustrations were used in the kit’s instructions or box art
✅ He helped ensure the model’s details are accurate to the original historical design.
All photographs shown here, as well as those on the associated website, were taken by me.
These images document the results of approximately one week of restoration work.
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Colin,
Yes, that is exactly how it happened.
The remains of the Ancient Galilee Boat were discovered by brothers Moshe and Yuval Lufan, fishermen from Kibbutz Ginosar. Both were keen amateur archaeologists with a strong interest in uncovering artefacts from Israel’s past.
During a period of drought, when the water level of the lake dropped significantly, they explored the newly exposed shoreline and came upon the remains of the boat buried in the mud.
For this build, I purchased the book The Sea of Galilee Boat, written by Shelley Wachsmann, a respected nautical archaeologist. It is extremely informative and has been an invaluable reference.
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Colin,
Yes, that is exactly how it happened.
The remains of the Ancient Galilee Boat were discovered by brothers Moshe and Yuval Lufan, fishermen from Kibbutz Ginosar. Both were keen amateur archaeologists with a strong interest in uncovering artefacts from Israel’s past.
During a period of drought, when the water level of the lake dropped significantly, they explored the newly exposed shoreline and came upon the remains of the boat buried in the mud.
For this build, I purchased the book The Sea of Galilee Boat, written by Shelley Wachsmann, a respected nautical archaeologist. It is extremely informative and has been an invaluable reference.
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Chug-alone!
You're kind of crazy, in a good way!
Right now, I'm still at that darn harbor . . it'll be launched next Tuesday . .
Maybe I'll become a diver! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
See you soon . .
Michel-C.
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I remember seeing this when I visited Isreal and Jordan in 1996. It had not long been found and was displayed in a temporary building near the lake while they stabilised it. If I remember correctly it was discovered because they had had a drought year and the lake was very low. And like when they raised the Mary Rose here in the UK it had to be sprayed to stop it drying out while they agreed on how to preserve it long term.
Looks from your pictures like they did a good job.
I remember seeing this when I visited Isreal and Jordan in 1996. It had not long been found and was displayed in a temporary building near the lake while they stabilised it. If I remember correctly it was discovered because they had had a drought year and the lake was very low. And like when they raised the Mary Rose here in the UK it had to be sprayed to stop it drying out while they agreed on how to preserve it long term.
Looks from your pictures like they did a good job.
Hi Mike,
Yes, as it happens, I’ve got another build log that I’ll be posting soon — it’s the Galilee “Jesus Boat.”
I’m sharing a couple of photos here taken at the Yigal Alon Museum.
In the last one, you can spot a mosaic in the background that appears to depict a Phoenician vessel.
Because there isn’t a great deal of detailed information available about the Galilee boat itself, my build is based my research on whatever reliable material I could find on Phoenician, Greek, and Roman vessels of the same era.
While there’s no evidence this was the exact boat used by Jesus and his disciples, it dates to the same 1st-century period and matches the general type of boats built at that time.
Looking forward to posting the full build log soon.
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Yes, as it happens, I’ve got another build log that I’ll be posting soon — it’s the Galilee “Jesus Boat.”
I’m sharing a couple of photos here taken at the Yigal Alon Museum.
In the last one, you can spot a mosaic in the background that appears to depict a Phoenician vessel.
Because there isn’t a great deal of detailed information available about the Galilee boat itself, my build is based my research on whatever reliable material I could find on Phoenician, Greek, and Roman vessels of the same era.
While there’s no evidence this was the exact boat used by Jesus and his disciples, it dates to the same 1st-century period and matches the general type of boats built at that time.
Looking forward to posting the full build log soon.
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So far my collection resembles "The Island of Misfit Toys". I've picked up several boats that are old builds and have been neglected. I'm giving them the TLC they need, hoping to bring them back to their former glory. Once I get enough practice/ experience I intend to take on a full build.
I’m truly amazed by the restorations many of you have posted. It’s unbelievable how models that were forgotten, beat up, and rusted can be brought back with such patience and skill—sometimes looking even better than they originally did.
I’d like to add my two cents with a restoration I completed a few years ago.
This is a not-so-common model, now out of production by Model Expo: the all metal 1869 Allerton Steam Pumper Model.
This restoration was assigned to me because Model Expo wanted to exhibit it at the Las Vegas Model Table Top Show.
It’s an extremely intricate and very heavy model, with what feels like a billion metal parts. This particular example is the prototype Model Expo received from the very famous Ken Foran, the designer and builder.
Over time, the model had been neglected. It traveled to many shows, and unfortunately transportation wasn’t always handled with the care it deserved. At one point, Model Expo was close to discarding it—when I stepped in to rescue it.
To achieve the proper copper and antique brass tones, I used a combination of paints applied with an airbrush.
A great deal of time went into masking to prevent overspray and applying the paint carefully so that removing the tape wouldn’t damage the parts underneath.
I also removed the hose strap downs, which originally had a single dull brown color that didn’t represent a realistic aged look. I reworked them to improve their appearance, and the difference is quite noticeable. (photo 5)
The seat had come loose and shared the same unattractive color as the old straps, so I refinished it with a more convincing leather tone and accentuated the heads of the upholstery tacks.
In addition, there were numerous mechanical issues to address, including repairing wheel axles, small hubcaps, and twisted metal parts. A full week of labor went into those repairs alone.
I hope you guys like it.
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I’m truly amazed by the restorations many of you have posted. It’s unbelievable how models that were forgotten, beat up, and rusted can be brought back with such patience and skill—sometimes looking even better than they originally did.
I’d like to add my two cents with a restoration I completed a few years ago.
This is a not-so-common model, now out of production by Model Expo: the all metal 1869 Allerton Steam Pumper Model.
This restoration was assigned to me because Model Expo wanted to exhibit it at the Las Vegas Model Table Top Show.
It’s an extremely intricate and very heavy model, with what feels like a billion metal parts. This particular example is the prototype Model Expo received from the very famous Ken Foran, the designer and builder.
Over time, the model had been neglected. It traveled to many shows, and unfortunately transportation wasn’t always handled with the care it deserved. At one point, Model Expo was close to discarding it—when I stepped in to rescue it.
To achieve the proper copper and antique brass tones, I used a combination of paints applied with an airbrush.
A great deal of time went into masking to prevent overspray and applying the paint carefully so that removing the tape wouldn’t damage the parts underneath.
I also removed the hose strap downs, which originally had a single dull brown color that didn’t represent a realistic aged look. I reworked them to improve their appearance, and the difference is quite noticeable. (photo 5)
The seat had come loose and shared the same unattractive color as the old straps, so I refinished it with a more convincing leather tone and accentuated the heads of the upholstery tacks.
In addition, there were numerous mechanical issues to address, including repairing wheel axles, small hubcaps, and twisted metal parts. A full week of labor went into those repairs alone.
