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My new hobby: Wood military vehicles

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Mullaney said:
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Yes Sir!

Orange wood.
Never heard of it, but then again too - I am not a real "timber" kind of guy.
It is definitely pretty wood... Wonder how it grows?
I did a quick search and it seems that guitars are made out of it.
Osage Orange is a really durable wood. Not sure if that is the same or not.
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Osage is grown in US and is more yellow in color from pictures i saw online. Padauk is from Africa. Very hard wood. My scroll saw blade struggled to cut the 7/8" thick segment for the car. The thinner segments were not so bad.
 
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TenTires said:
Man, I sure could have used you about a month ago for my kid's pinewood derby project. Your stuff looks WAY better than mine did. ;)
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My models are for show, not for go. They don't roll really well. Pine Derby cars are designed for speed or distance. Guessing weight helps with momentum.
 
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Progress on Datsun 280Z.
 

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It is amazing when you hit those first few "hits" on the sanding machine.
By the way - what is it? That you use to smooth the edges?
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Rounding of edges and sculpting curves are done mostly with hand sanding blocks, a Dremel type tool with a mini drum attachment and occasionally a 5" orbit sander. Milescraft 1622 – Sand-It Multi-Surface Sanding Block. HARDELL Mini Cordless Rotary Tool, 5-Speed and USB Charging Rotary Tool Kit.

I also have a 1" belt sander, an oscillating drum sander, a 4" vertical belt sander and a 12" disc sander that I use depending on the job. I have a small lathe now that I sand the wheels on. I use to do it mostly by hand.

WEN Benchtop Belt and Disc Sander with 1 x 30 in. Belt and 5 in. Sanding Disc.
WEN 6510T 3.5 Amp Oscillating Spindle Sander.
The Delta Model 31-460 is a 4" Belt; 6" Disc Sander
Central Machinery 12'' Direct Drive Bench Top Disk Sander
WEN LA3424 4.5-Amp 12-Inch by 18-Inch 5-Speed Benchtop Wood Lathe.
 
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Rounding of edges and sculpting curves are done mostly with hand sanding blocks, a Dremel type tool with a mini drum attachment and occasionally a 5" orbit sander. Milescraft 1622 – Sand-It Multi-Surface Sanding Block. HARDELL Mini Cordless Rotary Tool, 5-Speed and USB Charging Rotary Tool Kit.

I also have a 1" belt sander, an oscillating drum sander, a 4" vertical belt sander and a 12" disc sander that I use depending on the job. I have a small lathe now that I sand the wheels on. I use to do it mostly by hand.

WEN Benchtop Belt and Disc Sander with 1 x 30 in. Belt and 5 in. Sanding Disc.
WEN 6510T 3.5 Amp Oscillating Spindle Sander.
The Delta Model 31-460 is a 4" Belt; 6" Disc Sander
Central Machinery 12'' Direct Drive Bench Top Disk Sander
WEN LA3424 4.5-Amp 12-Inch by 18-Inch 5-Speed Benchtop Wood Lathe.
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Guess it takes the right tool to do the job.
Just like anything else... Neat!
 
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Starting to take shape.... She is close to being complete. I need to install custom made fender flares, since the designer neglect to include them in his plans. I will also round under the bottom of the sides to make the model more exact. Tail lights, door handles, and mirrors will be added. I almost forgot, I am making a custom spoiler that will be realistic.
 

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Well I could't sleep well cause I have a medical procedure this morning -so I installed the spoiler, tail lights and tag in th rear of the car. I will post picture when I make it back. All that is left are the fender flares, mirrors, door handles and finish sanding the tires.
 
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Well I could't sleep well cause I have a medical procedure this morning -so I installed the spoiler, tail lights and tag in th rear of the car. I will post picture when I make it back. All that is left are the fender flares, mirrors, door handles and finish sanding the tires.
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Hope everything goes well during your procedure.
Chin up and all that stuff...
 
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Got the wheels done and also the fender flares. I think the mirrors are going to be the last step before clear coat.
 

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