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        This one was built by a fellow by the name of Stan Wychopin - who passed away in 2010 before I even knew he existed...and he lived 30 miles North of me. Small world

        I've only got the single photo of the coach and a tiny bit of info. I 'think' some of the family is still in the area and I do intend to chase down a bit more info 'some day'.

        The coach, as far as I know is one of a series of 20 made by Mr. Wychopin. One is presently in the Alberta Museum and I'm told one was in the Twin Towers on display...but I don't know if it was there on the 11th or not.

        The coaches are constructed in 1:8 scale and (at least partially) of Rosewood and Rosewood veneer but I don't know what else is in there. The metal work is all brass that has been gold plated Just a Stage Coach - for the OOOOOH and AWWWW factor . Each model originally sold for $50,000. The latest sale of one that I can confirm (100%) was a couple of years ago and it went for $57,000. I have no idea where the remainder of the series are locaated.

        If I ever do get more info I'll be sure to post it here as work like this really shouldn't go undocumented.

        Cheers - Gus

        EDIT to add a short writeup from the Royal Alberta Museum
        Inspired by the Abbott–Downing Coach Company circa 1813-1886
        Stan Wychopen of North Battleford, Saskatchewan, constructed the basic frame-and-panel coach body of this model using Brazilian rosewood, maple and ebony. The stagecoach has working windows, doors and brakes. Other fine details are made of leather and gold- plated Just a Stage Coach - for the OOOOOH and AWWWW factor brass. The coach is modeled upon a style of stagecoach manufactured between 1813 and 1886 by the Abbot–Downing Company of Concord, New Hampshire.
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    1. wagnmkr
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      Sure .... make me drool profusely and ruin a brand new keyboard

      You are absolutely right Gus, work of this caliber needs to be recognized.

      Cheers,

      Tom
      11-14-12, 11:22 AM QUOTE QUOTE #2
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      Art, @ it's highest level..............
      Rick
      11-14-12, 06:19 PM QUOTE QUOTE #3
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      Gus,
      Great I was hoping you would post that picture. The great thing about gold is that it does not tarnish. Keep posting more gems like this as you find them.

      Ken
      11-15-12, 06:03 AM QUOTE QUOTE #4
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      There is a guy named Peter Smith over here in the UK who builds models of all the British Royal Coaches.
      He has a good working relationship with the Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace who have allowed him access to the coaches.
      Not sure if any of his models can be seen on the web or not. I have seen them at shows and they are fabulous.
      09-14-20, 03:15 PM QUOTE QUOTE #5
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