My Speedster Build

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This is a model I built using a pattern from Wood Magazine.  It was a pretty simple model note the first picture with the plans document laying in front of the speedster.  But as I built it I kept modifying things from the plans.  I made every piece.  The  wheels are all turned on the lathe the black outer part is blackened oak, the white walls are maple, the rims, spokes and hubs a white rose wood, each piece for all four wheel turned separately for each wheel.  Lenses for tail lights , head lights , side mirrors all turned and fitted separately.  Anyway it was a lot of fun, lots of trial and error.. I am very proud of how it turned out and one of the few projects  I have been offered some pretty serious money for, well in my opinion serious, I did not build to sale.  The boot at the base of the floor shifter is even off centered turned, something I have never tried before.    I realize it is not up to some standards here, I did not include engine , running gear, etc., but for a first model well I am proud of it.  Seats are camphor wood,  oh I love the smell of working with it.

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That’s a good looking model. Are you sure it’s your first one? Well done!

May you have the day you deserve!

A nice model, and a fine looking lines on that little roadster. Well done.

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If your first cut is too short... Take the second cut from the longer end... LBD

What a beautiful model. Also a great execution. That door handles alone deserve a prize. Thanks for sharing here on CS

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beautiful model scrap !

working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.

Looks great to me!  Definitely should be proud of this model.  
Superb, right down to the wax and polish!
Now that’s certainly a gorgeous model. 
Love the lines 👍

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beautiful choice of woods i love everything about this fine model GR8 JOB 😍😎👍

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That is absolutely beautiful!  Great wood choices and very apparent woodworking skills are combined to result in a marvelous piece of art.  
It is very nicely done, as well as the type and color of the wood
Wow! Super detailed and exceptional workmanship. 
Amazing! Great detail. Nicely done…

Ryan/// ~sigh~ I blew up another bowl. Moke told me "I made the inside bigger than the outside".