Horn like [Fig. 383], and glue it to the steering-wheel as shown in [Fig. 389]. A strip of cardboard about the size of that used for the upright of the steering-wheel should be cut for
The Brake, and glued to the inside surface of the right side of the car at O ([Fig. 387]).
Fig. 389.—The Steering-wheel.
The Chauffeur should now be made. Cut his head and body the shape and size of [Fig. 384], drawing the face upon each side with goggles over the eyes. Cut the arms in two pieces the shape of P and Q ([Fig. 385]), and then pivot P to Q at R and the end of Q to the shoulder of the body at S, using thread for fastening the pieces together. Paint the hat, coat, sleeves, and gloves a leather color, and the face flesh color. The body should then be fastened to the hammer of the clockworks with sealing-wax, as shown in [Fig. 386], while the left hand should be glued to the edge of the steering-wheel and the right to the end of the brake (see [Fig. 375]). By thus attaching the body to the end of the hammer, and winding up the small spring, the chauffeur will shake violently when the auto runs across the floor, showing the vibrations of the machine in a greatly exaggerated and amusing manner.
It is now only necessary to
Paint the Machine to complete it. The photograph ([Fig. 375]) indicates the different colors used. The lamps, and top, ends, and sides of the front portion of the car should be painted the color of brass, and the rest of the sides, with the exception of a strip along the bottom and the edge of the arms, should be painted vermilion. Paint the inside of the car and the edges of the seat-arms tan color, to represent leather upholstering. With black paint, or ink, stripe off the door and trimmings upon the sides and top of the machine, as shown in Figs. [375], [387], and [388]. Blacken the brake and steering-wheel and the spokes and rims of the wheels. Along the bottom of each side roughly indicate some machinery with black paint, about as it is drawn in [Fig. 387].
When you have tired of your touring-car, you can easily convert it into