Balsa Manufaktur Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 (edited) Hello ... finally finished. Final details took a lot of time, also because had a funny custom build in the middle. Perhaps I show this later. Here the link to WIP: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/112970-bmw-327-roadster-from-1939-scratchbuild-in-balsa/ Edited June 12, 2016 by Balsa Manufaktur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike 1017 Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Amazing work. I see a lot of wooden car at Hobby Lobby, Home Goods, and At Home none of these come even close to what you build. Question ? Can a CNC machine be programmed to make wooden cars? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balsa Manufaktur Posted June 12, 2016 Author Share Posted June 12, 2016 Amazing work. I see a lot of wooden car at Hobby Lobby, Home Goods, and At Home none of these come even close to what you build. Question ? Can a CNC machine be programmed to make wooden cars?Hi Mike, thanks ... I should receive a small CNC in some weeks ... so I would say yes. The point is what do you want? a full wooden piece or a model which gets near to the metal/plastic references? I use a lasercutter for many parts, so I can actually rebuild any of the models at any time. The point is how design the entire "kit" ... and here lies the ability ad experience I am trying to improve with each car. With the new CNC however I will see, perhaps I will again use it only for specific parts .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Although hopelessly addicted to styrene, this really grabs me too. Very nicely done and totally unique. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Beautiful work. I am amazed with this. I have a question. How do you make the curved parts such as the wheel centers on this model? Is it layers of balsa that you carve the details out of, or do you get the balsa to bend simehow? Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balsa Manufaktur Posted June 13, 2016 Author Share Posted June 13, 2016 Beautiful work. I am amazed with this. I have a question. How do you make the curved parts such as the wheel centers on this model? Is it layers of balsa that you carve the details out of, or do you get the balsa to bend simehow? Later- Hello Tom, Happy you like it. For you question: both. Some parts can be bended, some need to be carved and sanded. The mix makes the result. I like to have a result in which the thickness of the material is less possible, and for example, it is possible to see through the aeration holes of the motor cover to the other side ... and of course I am proud that the steering works perfectly from the steering wheel of the driver's seat. But for this I use Plywood, Balsa would be to weak by time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Fantastic model and craftsmanship... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shardik Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 (edited) Schon.(Sorry, no umlaut on my keyboard) Edited June 14, 2016 by Shardik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Great craftsmanship! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTJUNIOR Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Abosolutely beautiful craftsmanship. I take my hat off to you sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastheniker Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Really different, executed with obviously great skills! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Model building the old fashion way. I like plastic better. But, I am impressed with the work and craftsmanship that goes into building something like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestoModGuy Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 A well crafted automotive art piece. Well done sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne swayze Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 You certainly have loads of talent! That's an amazing piece of work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balsa Manufaktur Posted June 15, 2016 Author Share Posted June 15, 2016 Hello folks! thanks a lot for your compliments. It pushes me for more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubert Rollins Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Amazing skills!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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