VW Bug Car - wood stained and varished

[toesy]

Here's one of the VW Bugs I made a while back, this one I made for a neighbour and decided to try wood staining certain parts before assembly.

Then I varnished it, what you guys think?

 

[marcros]

It looks good to me. I always find varnish a hassle- oil might be an easier option, either before assembly or after.

 

[jonluv]

Looks good --- did you make the wheels? I ask because I have just cut 80 from 15 mm hardwood and found it very time consuming and am looking for an alternative
John

 

[Jim o1]

Looks great i imagine it took quite some time to make

 

[toesy]

Looks good --- did you make the wheels? I ask because I have just cut 80 from 15 mm hardwood and found it very time consuming and am looking for an alternative
John

Yes I made them myself and they do seem to take forever.

 

[novocaine]

very nice.
is the writing on the wing cut through or carved in?

 

[toesy]

very nice.
is the writing on the wing cut through or carved in?

Its cut thru, I wish I could carve into wood like that.

 

[Claymore]

Love it! how about a 4x4 next? what size is it?

 

[toesy]

I do fancy making a 4x4, its dims are L=13cm - W=7cm - H=7cm

 

[Claymore]

I do fancy making a 4x4, its dims are L=13cm - W=7cm - H=7cm

Blimey that's a lot smaller than i expected! must have been very fiddly to cut. aye the Farmers would love a old style Landrover and mini's are always popular but I thought a Morris woodie traveller would be great :wink: