[OLD MAN'S MAGIC DUST]

Extraordinary.

[Thames Woody]

I have two samples of Ushi wood grain decal in my decal box that I picked up from the vendor at the last IPMS regionals.

Superfine #1003 which is a blonde wood/mottled panel and Dark Planking #1011 which is mahogany looking deck planking

that scales to 6" wide boards.

Nice, (expensive) but i'm not sure I want to use these on the wood ribs, maybe not in the small flat panels either.

Maybe I should start a separate thread on success/failures with painting wood grain. I'm combing through Model Car and Scale Auto mags for wood grain painting tips.

[Thames Woody]

I like gassers, but I like woodies too.

Thanks for the encouragement.

I've ditched all the Thames speed equipment and drive train.

I'm looking over 4 banger parts ...the Revel '31 Ford woody has a very nice 4 banger which I'm trial fitting here.

The steelie wheels are from the Monogram '50 Ford pick up, which also contributed the rear axle/differential.

Trying to keep it 1949/50 era Ford parts.

Found a bench seat in the junk box that will fit.

[Thames Woody]

Thanks Joe.

I think I got the basic wood pattern correct.

[Thames Woody]

Profile sketch for Plastruct strips.

So what do you all suggest for the wood....

- painting the wood grain

- pirated decal wood grain for various kits

- thin veneer from aftermarket sources of cigar liners

- Uschi product

?

[Thames Woody]

Patrick (in the UK) ..if you haven't seen a Thames in wood on your side of the pond, then perhaps you are correct, maybe they never made one.

Although, I thought I recalled seeing a full size woody Thames project in restoration in a magazine....but don't know if it was for real - or a project someone dreamed up.

My searches online haven't turned up much, so I think I'll just wing it, and have some fun fun fun.

Since they like surfing in Australia...maybe this will be a concept for a surf buggy "down under", as they say.

[Malco Gasser]

I have the MPC kit...haven't tackled it yet. (of course the kit came out after having put together parts/kits to scratchbuild one).

Thanks for posting.

Looks great.

[Thames Woody]

I guess it will only be carrying short boards.....LOL.

[Thames Woody]

I started this project after wondering what a Revell Thames panel would look like with wood siding.

Need to figure out what period engine to drop in.

Model A 4 banger fits...not sure if it is accurate.

[Dry-lakes scratchbashed '29 Ford/Ardun: Front 4-link, etc., Jan. 26]

Love the vintage lakesters, and really like seeing old glue bombs salvaged .....nice work.