albergman Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 (edited) Hi all Haven't posted much in the way of build photos as this one just didn't seem to appeal to many. It may still be that way but it is what it is and I enjoy doing them. So, this is a hand carved Ferrari (the eighth I've done of this model), but this time I wanted to hack it from nice woods ... mahogany and padauk ... with some light coloured veneer, then give everything a highly polished lacquer finish. Decided to do a matching pattern on the base just for fun. Not highly detailed as I like my wooden models mostly to emphasize and concentrate on the beautiful shapes of these early cars. OK, I'll let the pictures speak for themselves. Enjoy (I hope) Frank Other Scratch builds ... Lancia D50 Sport Fishing Boat Half Hull Boats Flying Scotsman A3 Lola T70 Mk 1 Dragon Sailboat Edited August 13, 2017 by albergman added a link to other builds 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 That is a thing of beauty!! Just gorgeous! Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselweasel Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Frank that is brilliant, the finish is totally magic, what lacquer and varnish did you use to get that superb finish. ATB Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhouse Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Beautiful. It really captures the look of the original. As a fellow woodworker I admire your skill tremendously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooper645 Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Amazing craftsmanship, a fantastic looking model has been realised. Congratulations. Did you make the passenger seat cover removable? Coops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albergman Posted August 13, 2017 Author Share Posted August 13, 2017 4 hours ago, keefr22 said: That is a thing of beauty!! Just gorgeous! Keith 3 hours ago, dieselweasel said: Frank that is brilliant, the finish is totally magic, what lacquer and varnish did you use to get that superb finish. ATB Jim 3 hours ago, bhouse said: Beautiful. It really captures the look of the original. As a fellow woodworker I admire your skill tremendously. 2 hours ago, Cooper645 said: Amazing craftsmanship, a fantastic looking model has been realised. Congratulations. Did you make the passenger seat cover removable? Coops Thanks guys. Appreciate your comments. No varnish used at all just clear lacquer ... which ended up being just rattle can from a hardware store. Many coats over several weeks, dried on top of my hot water tank. Wet sanded with 1000 grit until (almost) no grain hollows are left. Then polished it with a good quality ultra fine automotive polishing compound ... Meguires to be precise. It just makes the dull, wet sanding spring to life. Coops: yes, the cover was made separately from a 1/2" "block" that was glued up from the same 3 woods. Sculpted to fit down onto the car then, when a good fit achieved, ground the top surface down till only a thin overlap was left. It is now tacked to the finished car to keep it in place. I posted a few pics of that process on the build log. Recently used that polishing compound to buff up a couple of earlier cars ... Here's a different mahogany piece. Very old lacquer so it's good and hard ... And a GTO done in padauk wood ... Frank 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwidave4 Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Fabulous! Great choice of subject, and as someone whose woodworking skills are limited to making firewood I am in awe of your workmanship. You mention a lack of detail, but I think that is the appeal. Less detail serves to accentuate the lines of these classic Ferraris, - the GTO looks even more voluptuous with no windows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major_Error Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 I do not have words! I am impressed!!! Just wonderful!!! And a master piece!!! You have done a very good work!!! WOW!!! 8-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shood23 Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 That is really gorgeous. An iconic car crafted from scratch, after taking a quick look at this I took a look at the build thread before commenting. You have a real talent with wood (for some reason I laughed after I typed that. Yes childish I know). Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albergman Posted August 15, 2017 Author Share Posted August 15, 2017 On 8/13/2017 at 6:08 PM, Kiwidave4 said: Fabulous! Great choice of subject, and as someone whose woodworking skills are limited to making firewood I am in awe of your workmanship. You mention a lack of detail, but I think that is the appeal. Less detail serves to accentuate the lines of these classic Ferraris, - the GTO looks even more voluptuous with no windows. On 8/14/2017 at 1:40 PM, Major_Error said: I do not have words! I am impressed!!! Just wonderful!!! And a master piece!!! You have done a very good work!!! 25 minutes ago, shood23 said: That is really gorgeous. An iconic car crafted from scratch, after taking a quick look at this I took a look at the build thread before commenting. You have a real talent with wood (for some reason I laughed after I typed that. Yes childish I know). Shaun Thanks fellas! Very kind. Shaun ... I went to look at your postings but I see you've become a victim of PhotoBucket's greed. Sorry. KiwiDave ... Glad you like my approach to these models. I've often been tempted to simulate windows or add details to the GTO but have managed to restrain myself so far. I too like the simplified look of that one particularly. Less is more. I should go back and finish posting my build pictures someday! Frank Other Scratch builds ... Lancia D50 Sport Fishing Boat Half Hull Boats Flying Scotsman A3 Lola T70 Mk 1 Dragon Sailboat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albergman Posted August 15, 2017 Author Share Posted August 15, 2017 2 hours ago, shood23 said: That is really gorgeous. An iconic car crafted from scratch, after taking a quick look at this I took a look at the build thread before commenting. You have a real talent with wood (for some reason I laughed after I typed that. Yes childish I know). Shaun I think I just caught on to your "talent with wood" comment. Naughty but OK. I'm old and slow. Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albergman Posted August 17, 2017 Author Share Posted August 17, 2017 On 13/08/2017 at 2:00 PM, bhouse said: Beautiful. It really captures the look of the original. As a fellow woodworker I admire your skill tremendously. Brian I meant to ask you what kind of woodworking you do. Models, furniture or ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Stunning no words can adequately describe this work of art. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bhouse Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 2 hours ago, albergman said: Brian I meant to ask you what kind of woodworking you do. Models, furniture or ??? Oddities! A lot of wood turning (presentation platters, mortars, pestles, bowls, lamps), garden furniture, ceiling lamps, tables, doorstops etc. No models yet but I have made patterns for a couple of short-run kit components. Edited to add: I had completely forgotten but I did make a wooden model from scratch once. It was in 1967 and was a competition entry for the Vauxhall Craftsmen's Guild. I didn't win Not quite up to your standard but I was only 13! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albergman Posted August 17, 2017 Author Share Posted August 17, 2017 42 minutes ago, bhouse said: Oddities! A lot of wood turning (presentation platters, mortars, pestles, bowls, lamps), garden furniture, ceiling lamps, tables, doorstops etc. No models yet but I have made patterns for a couple of short-run kit components. Edited to add: I had completely forgotten but I did make a wooden model from scratch once. It was in 1967 and was a competition entry for the Vauxhall Craftsmen's Guild. I didn't win Not quite up to your standard but I was only 13! Not bad at all ... especially for a 13 year old. Looks like you still have it too. Thanks for that. Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pascal Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Frank, that's not a scale model, that's a work of art ! FANTASTIC Sincerely Pascal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Wasley Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Loved it a true Artist at work.Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Now that is craftsmanship. My hat is doffed to you, sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celt Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Brilliant,just brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenoz Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 Some stunning carving... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redshift Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 Beautiful, absolutely beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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