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Watch and phone charging station.

1873 GRANT LOCOMOTIVE is the next model.

Datsun 280Z is DONE

I got the Datsun 280Z done ready for clear coat.

Never hurts to ask. Any questions are welcome. BTW I thought of using acrylic rods for headlights and stuff but decided not to. Still have the rods sitting in my office.

The concept is WOOD models. No plastic or metal used. It would be difficult to cleanly attach the plastic window the wood. Rounded windshields would not be possible without a mold to shape the plastic.

Got the wheels done and also the fender flares. I think the mirrors are going to be the last step before clear coat.

Here are the updated photos I promised earlier.

Steve Good also has really good instructional videos and equipment reviews on Youtube.

Try this web site, all the designs are free! There are hundreds of them. https://www.stevedgood.com/catalog/index.php

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.

Here is the design concept I got:

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...

That is why I have so many different sanders.

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...

Progress on Datsun 280Z.

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.

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.

Actually it is PADAUK. It is orange wood. It is an exotic imported hardwood. $11 per board foot at my supplier. Amazing wood grain and color! I am really glad I chose to use it on the model. It really pops in combination with the white oak accents.

Clearcoat done on 57' Chevy Belair.