albergman Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 OK, so this is the real reason I abandoned the Maserati build. I scored a collection of small pieces of exotic woods and couldn't wait to start making sawdust. Once again I returned to one of my favourite cars ... a '54 Ferrari 375MM which I photographed at a local race in '54! Imagine my excitement as a 15 year old when some guy showed up at a local club race in one of these and blew the doors off every MG TC in sight! So, I haven't done a build log of this one as my last "woodie" understandably didn't generate much interest but I have quite a few pics if anyone is curious. This model has fenders/bonnet carved from padauk with a black ebony "stripe" down the middle and that is bordered by a whitish veneer. I decided to make the windshield from ebony because ... well, I wanted to. The finish is built up from layers of shellac then many sprayed coats of gloss lacquer. Why not just use lacquer? did someone ask? Well, most exotics are very tight grain and tend to be oily and it seems shellac is best as a base coat. Each coat of lacquer gets wet sanded (1000) before the next coat goes on. After the final wet sand it gets polished with a quality rubbing compound then waxed. I don't know what goes on in my camera when I try to photograph wood but it seems to want to exaggerate the grain. Oh well, it is what it is. Frank Thanks for looking Frank 20 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malpaso Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Marvellous job. My woodcarving for models is nowhere near good enough for varnish, a good slather of filler and paint for me. I like the use of the different woods for the colour scheme. Your models really show off the great finish and life of the wood. Cheers Will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harveyb258 Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 Stunning work as always Frank!! Cheers, H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwidave4 Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 Very tasty! That finish is just so smooth and glossy. Like the fact that the grain is visible. Would look like it was just paint otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 Beautiful model of a stunning car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastheniker Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 Spectacular! For someone with very limited woodworking skills like me it is hard to believe that such a shape can be made from wood to this perfection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 I was right Frank, your 'teaser' picture in the other thread did show another stunner! That is simply beautiful! Wish I had the skill to do that, SWMBO might actually let me display it in the lounge!! I think someone who has the funds to own a real one should have it wrapped in glossy wood effect - it would look incredible!! Absolutely marvellous work! Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Pete Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 WOW!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenoz Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 1 hour ago, Uncle Pete said: WOW!!!!!!!!! True... Simply WOW!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albergman Posted August 11, 2018 Author Share Posted August 11, 2018 On 8/1/2018 at 3:48 AM, keefr22 said: I was right Frank, your 'teaser' picture in the other thread did show another stunner! That is simply beautiful! Wish I had the skill to do that, SWMBO might actually let me display it in the lounge!! I think someone who has the funds to own a real one should have it wrapped in glossy wood effect - it would look incredible!! Absolutely marvellous work! Keith Thanks Keith. Sorry to hear there's someone else with a SWMBO. When I finish a model I usually get a "Hmmm, and where do you plan to put that?" True, it's hard to find a spot when her quilts take every bit of free space. 7 hours ago, Uncle Pete said: WOW!!!!!!!!! 5 hours ago, Silenoz said: True... Simply WOW!!!!!! Thanks Pete, Silenoz et al ... glad there's still some out there who appreciate the beauty of wood. Frank Other scratch builds: Maserati 250F Lancia D50 Ferrari TestaRossa Flying Scotsman A3 Alberg 37 sailboat Trojan 36 Sport Fisherman Triumph TR-6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Pete Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 2 minutes ago, albergman said: "Hmmm, and where do you plan to put that?" Mine never leave the workshop except for a rotation of three small ones (or one large) on my nightstand. Anywhere else is strictly off limits. Maybe I'll put a couple in the van AKA my self-propelled mobile shed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorby Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 Simply beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiny Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 6 hours ago, albergman said: Thanks Pete, Silenoz et al ... glad there's still some out there who appreciate the beauty of wood. Frank It's not the wood on it's own which gives the beauty, it's the craftsmanship to create something which looks as stunning as this model (and indeed all of yours). Without your skills, the wood would be nothing. As it is, it's absolutely stunning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albergman Posted August 11, 2018 Author Share Posted August 11, 2018 35 minutes ago, Spiny said: It's not the wood on it's own which gives the beauty, it's the craftsmanship to create something which looks as stunning as this model (and indeed all of yours). Without your skills, the wood would be nothing. As it is, it's absolutely stunning. Golly ... I'm blushing! Thanks for the kind comment Spiny. Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celt Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redshift Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 Very very nice, excellent use of contrasting woods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandsaw Steve Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 On 01/08/2018 at 08:25, malpaso said: Marvellous job. My woodcarving for models is nowhere near good enough for varnish, a good slather of filler and paint for me. Ditto for my woodwork - a varnished finish is far more challenging than a ‘realistic’ paint job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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