Dutchy's '62 Pontiac Convertible

This is my third Dutchy pattern completed.  The '62 Pontiac has a big foot print, coming in at 5"H, 6 1/4" W, 18"L ( 113mm H, 160mm W, 455mm L).  It would appear from the start that it is a quick, easy build and, while that has some basis in truth, there are plenty of areas that present woodworking dilemmas and the need for careful measure and process.  For example,  I thought I would carve the profile of the sides on the CNC, using the Vectric V Pro Moulding tool path. I created the profile path and the carve  worked like a charm BUT I did not execute the carve after cutting the wheel wells out of flat stock and so had to cut from the back side ( using the L template for the Right side, and vice versa) after stabilizing the carved side down.  Not my greatest hour!   But, it worked out well and I did not have to remake the sides.  Just poor planning on my part.  I did not follow the adage of the 6P's.

I used a variety of wood to complete this fine model.  The main body consists of Ambrosia Maple.  Other species used were: Brazilian Cherry - -seats; Bubinga - -dashboard; Walnut - -bumpers, grill, windshield frame, roof;Spalted maple - -steering wheel; Red Oak (ebonized) - -Tires and cabin floor; Mahogany - - axle housing; Paduak - - Dashboard details, side stripes; Satin Wood - - center console base; Cherry - -Gear Shift console; African Black wood - - exterior mirror; SoftMaple - - wheels, license plates; Paduak - - side stripes and dashboard details; 3mm ply - -seat backs; Maple dowels - -various detail and round stock needs.

Final finish was a coat of Watco Natural Danish oil and 3 final coats of MinWax Rattle Can Semigloss Lacquer.

As I said, this is a big model but it gives a big feeling of pleasure and accomplishment when it's complete.