41 WOODY

[spud]

looking good matt, i love the furniture

[noname]

Thanks for the comments dicky and Spud. Here is a little interior mock up. I tried to make the unusual wood grain as seen in my reference photo. Still have to give it a wash. I should do something to make the seats contast the floor a bit too. Still LOTS to do in there.

Also can be seen the blue body paint. I used the salt technique in a few places but I find it doesn't work as well with laquor as it does acrylic. No worries, I can work with that . The passenger side fender will be a different colour. And I'm thinking of doing something to the wood part of the body that some of you make krinkle your lip at. I was thinking of painting the wood up and then painting over it and using HS to chip the paint away. Not sure yet, but I can see someone doing this. All I know is that the wood can't be all clean and purdy. Won't go with the rust.

[`Boots`]

This is looking top notch Matt.................love what ya done with the chassis, that wood does look good btw but i`d be inclined to go with the flat effect Dicky mentions......................lovin` it loads!!!!!!

[TRM]

Love it Matt!!! It's all coming together!!!

[spud]

looking great matt and i love the idea of the chiped paint over the wood ;D

[multicam]

Furniture and car look great, Matt. Nice work so far. Like Dicky, I was having withdrawals from this build as well. Keep it comin!

[406 Silverado]

I think these are some very cool looking cars. The build is looking equally as cool as the real deal. just need some Beach Boys tunes and a surf board.....

[noname]

Thanks for the comments guys. I was thinking originally that this car is set in the early to mid 60's. The car would be over 20 years old. I think worn grey wood on the side would be a bit extreme for this time period. Definately worn tho, like Dicky said, kinda flat dirty and whatnot.

This is the interior getting done. Just working on mucking up the floor a little. I used Future on the sides then added some pin washes and of course painted the bits.



Here is the fender painted with some colour I had mixed up for sumpin else. Rims are painted. Of course still LOTS to do. Roof needs to be painted black. And the weathering on the body has only been started.



Oh, and I do have asurf board for this by the way.

[noname]

Getting some things done here. After weathering the floor I think the interior is almost ready to button up. The engine is in and the inner fenders in place. I also finished rusting the chassis. Didn't go too crazy but I think it will do the trick.







Thanks for stopping buy.

[noname]

Thanks Chris. I was just looking at your handy wood work. The reference pic I used for this showed an unusual wood grain. Don't know what kind of wood it was but it called for a little different approach.

[TRM]

Outstanding Matt !! Saw these first on the I-touch earlier...zoomed right in. Motor is looking all that brotha'!!! Keep it coming!!

[noname]

Thanks T. I have to paint the wood inserts on the body a darker colour and paint the roof. Then to the fun part...weathering!!

[`Boots`]

She`s lookin` real purdy there Matt............ ;D ;D

[noname]

Thanks Boots, I'll get another pic up soon.

[noname]

Thank you muchly kind sir.

A couple of photos of the body pre weathered.





You may not be able to see, but the wood inserts actually have a textured grain to them like real wood. I'm not going to do much more to the wood panels other than weather them. On 1:1 photos, I've noticed some reveal an obvious wood grain while others are barely noticeable. I get the idea that when the cars are restored, the wood grain becomes more pronounced. And I'm running out of time.

[noname]

Ya this is for the Big Spring Contest on SMA. I decided I'd go ahead and add a few light bits of grain. Not a 100% sure how I want to handle this wood business on the exterior. Have to handle it differently than the inside. I have a rough idea. Stay tuned.

[`Boots`]

Yep i likes that a lot Matt, great contrast with all the colours and the wood looks A1 buddy ...................she`s gonna be a real peach when she`s done........... ;D

[AndyArgent]

Superb stuff. This is lookin like a winner allready. I just love the look of the Ford flathead. The motor looks very realistic as does the interior.Nearly missed this one. Awsome

[noname]

Thanks for the great comments guys. I realise you are just as discerning as I am. Therefore your comments are meaningful and make all the effort worthwhile.

As stated above I decided to go ahead and add a little grain to the wood. Then I went back in and weathered the wood giving it the appearance of some built up grime and whatnot. I'm pleased with the way it turned out although you can't really see the "grime" in these photos for some reason. Still have to go at that sheet metal yet.





Thanks for stopping by.

[TRM]

WOW Matt, the wood is looking great!!!

[noname]

Thanks T.

[AndyArgent]

The battery cables and connections,are they stock or after market items? they look excellent.

[noname]

Thanks Dicky, maybe a forth coming photo will show the grime better.

Bodge, those battery cable ends were scratched. And I even drilled a hole in them to slip over the terminals. I find the PE ones I've seen are just too thin. The cables are plug wires which look about right to me.

[multicam]

This is looking great, noname. Nice work.

[noname]

Thanks Multicam.

This thing is actually finished. It's funny how a fella enjoys doing this sort of thing yet it is such a relief to get it done and over with. ;D I guess maybe because we are able to move on to the next project.

Dicky, you can see that grime better now.

Thanks for tuning in and hope you like.

[TRM]

LOL...My wife packed that for a weekend vacation it seems!! LOL!!!!!! Looks amazing Matt!!! Congrats on the finish!!! Well done!!!

[spud]

looks great Matt, I love the sense of weight added to the back very nicely done.

[noname]

Thanks T, your wife would be proud then.

Thanks Spud, Ya weighting it down in the back is one of those important details.

[multicam]

Great finish, Matt! Very well-done. I know what you mean about the pleasure during the build/relief you feel when you complete a project. I think you hit it spot on: it's all about the next project and the next challenge. Really cool;). So, what's next for you?

[noname]

Thanks Multicam.

What isn't next for me. I have lots of projects that have been waiting to get built.lol