Henry/Hetty cake for my grandson Jack

First challenge:

'Henry/Hetty' Dual cake for Jack, age 3 (tomorrow!)

Half 'Henry', half 'Hetty'

Well, it's been a challenge as I don't have any decorating kit for cakes yet....I've really taken the plunge 'blind' on this one!  I've muddled through though with a pastry brush, sharp knife and pieces of string (to measure things-a good tip I picked up from an experienced cake decorator!).

The pictures below show the stages of creating this Henry/Hetty cake-I hope my grandson is pleased with it!

Stage one: baking the madeira sponges:

Stage two: sandwiching together and adding the buttercream crumb:

stage 3: adding the second buttercream layer (foundation for sugarpaste):

stage 4: various stages of icing:

Red for Henry

Pink for Hetty

Black top with edging

Handle and lead winder

Eyes and lashes for Hetty

Eyes for Henry

Hose and mouth

Hose and mouth

Lead and plug

Side view

Switches

Naming!

Adding the number (age)     

Now complete with wheels and candles!