A "Naked" T&J Jeep

Good morning all,
Well, after posting the "painted" jeep in December, I promised that I would finish up an unpainted, multi-wood version of the same plan (#127).  After more time than I expected, here it is.   The work on this followed the same process I described for the Painted version so I will not go into all that, except to say that for the tires, I ebonized White Oak using both a black tea wash to increase the tannin level on the wood and then an ebonizing solution made of cleaning vinegar (not kitchen vinegar) and 0000 steel wool.  I let the vinegar/steelwool solution sit for a week, stirring occasionally and then applied two coats. The tires turned nicely black.   NOTE on the solution:  Wash the steel wool with mineral spirits before submersing in the vinegar.  During manufacture, the wool is sometimes washed and the remaining detergent residue can inhibit the vinegar/steel wool reaction.  Also before using, pour the solution through a paint strainer to remove all particles of steel wool.    

Here is a list of the woods used in this build:
* Walnut:  Chassis, fenders, bumpers, axels, undercarriage parts, center console, arm rest, dash board, detail parts like hood catch, wipers
* White Oak: Tires
* Hickory:  main body panels, hood, grill, doors
* Cherry:  Mag rims
* Purple heart:  steering wheel, macphereson struts
* African blackwood:  door handles, gearshift knobs
* Peruvian  Walnut:  roof and rear window panels
* Brazilian cherry:  seats,  interior door panels 
* yellow acrylic:  steering wheel center button 
* Maple:  headlights, fog lights
* Orange acrylic:  front turn signals 

The finish is Watco Natural Danish oil

With the exception of some of the axle dowels, everything else was made/turned in the shop.  Also, as I did on the painted version, I transferred photo shots of the Jeep dials and GPS/Radio screen views to the model.   And I would like to give a "shout out" thanks to Kenny of ACUTABOVE WOODWORKING for the interior door panel inspiration.  I think they are a great add to the build.

So there ya have it.  I think I am done with Jeeps for a while.  :-) Now,  on to the next project, whatever that may be.  And Dutchy, I do hope the naked version meets with your approval.  ;-)  It was a fun build, both times.

Regards,
Dave