nts Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Starting with the old AMT kit,it need some changes to match the orginal boat. To be continued/ Torgny from Sweden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 (edited) Very interesting. I am not a general modeler. I build cars and trucks exclusively. But recently I became interested in these old "hot rod" speed boat kits and acquired examples of both the AMT and Revell ones. I will be following along with your build to learn more about these unique and interesting kits. Thanx for sharing! The outer cladding you are adding appears to be real wood stripping. How thin is it and is it a hobby supply item? Edited August 4, 2013 by Bernard Kron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Kucaba Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 I just ordered some really good looking veneer from a seller on ebay . I think they are stuff used by people who custom make pens. Search penman or something like that on ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 I'll be watching this build. Just got this kit last month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 There's a company called Dumas that does boats in various scales, some in 1/24 that are really cool. There is a Chris Craft runabout and a few different cabin cruisers. All done in wood. Pricey at $50-100 a kit, but you get what you pay for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nts Posted August 4, 2013 Author Share Posted August 4, 2013 Thank you for replys, its real woodveneer ,mahogany and teak. I got it in a modeltrain store, think they bulid houses with it. This is my third one,last one was Revells Hemi Hydro. See you soon / Torgny from Sweden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 That boat looks fantastic ! You are giving me ideas for mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Anderson Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 There's a company called "Rockler" that sells all kinds of wood veneers for the cabinet-maker industry. They are online. Art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Do you fill the seams or just sand down ? Stain at all or just some clear ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougp Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Great start, I've got to get back to working on mine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nts Posted August 5, 2013 Author Share Posted August 5, 2013 Do you fill the seams or just sand down ? Stain at all or just some clear ? The seams is filled with White Putty (Tamiya) and sanding, after that just clear ( 20 thin layers) . Torgny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 NICE looking boat!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 (edited) BEAUTIFUL BOAT TORGNY! Real Nice Wood Work... Edited August 5, 2013 by Ira Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunajammer Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 The rebuilt back end really makes a big difference. I love the wood, but that back end treatment sealed the deal for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nts Posted August 6, 2013 Author Share Posted August 6, 2013 (edited) Build, build,build.....this veneer gluing is taking a LOT of time................. Starting with the engine...... More to come / Torgny / Sweden Edited August 6, 2013 by nts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clovis Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Wow!!!! That model is fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Minarick Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Very cool ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nts Posted August 20, 2013 Author Share Posted August 20, 2013 After 15 layers with clear, now sanding and more clear ............ Start to work on the trailer and car ...... Work,work,work / Torgny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 REAL NICE WOOD WORK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Awesome work on that runabout as it looks really sweet. Dumas makes some excellent wooden boat kits as I still have a started one in my crawl space under the house. I got into the model ('55 Chris Craft Cobra) when I was into R/C boats in the 90's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Awsume work, great looking boat.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Repstock Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Very nice! What kind of glue is used to bond the veneer to the plastic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nts Posted August 22, 2013 Author Share Posted August 22, 2013 Very nice! What kind of glue is used to bond the veneer to the plastic? Cyanoacrylate like krazy glue, the gel type . Torgny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Jon Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 (edited) Love that workmanship, the result looks fantastic! bravo!! I've always loved those older wooden speed boats, the Cris Craft being the best known name of them really! Edited August 22, 2013 by Jeremy Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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