[diamondt]

some more i found

 

[Chaincarver Steve]

Man, all of these are too awesome for words. I especially love the looks of the engine in the last picture. What are the hoses and belts made from? If you cut them out of wood I'm going to die of incredulity and awe. AMAZING WORK. EVERY BIT OF IT!

 

[Kenbo]

You're killing me with all this detail. I want so badly to strive to your level. I'll get there one day for sure.
Thanks for sharing these. I love it.

 

[diamondt]

Man, all of these are too awesome for words. I especially love the looks of the engine in the last picture. What are the hoses and belts made from? If you cut them out of wood I'm going to die of incredulity and awe. AMAZING WORK. EVERY BIT OF IT!

the fan belts and hoses are made from Huon pine I soak in water overnight or as Terry (Buggyman) gave me the tip of steam over a hot
pot of water on the stove, then i put the wood in a mould of the shape i want to make.
mel.

 

[Smith Brother]

Would you consider posting some pictures of the tools you use, or even a listing of those tools.

Very nice, indeed.....

Dale in Indy

 

[Chris Curl]

holy crap! that engine compartment is unbelievable!

:notworthy:

 

[sanchez]

Super cool models man!

 

[Art Rafael]

Incredible stuff. How is that even possible? Ralph

 

[buggyman1]

Great job Mel. I'm so glad you decided to post your wonderful models on here. Now, lets see some more!!!

 

[Chaincarver Steve]

the fan belts and hoses are made from Huon pine I soak in water overnight or as Terry (Buggyman) gave me the tip of steam over a hot
pot of water on the stove, then i put the wood in a mould of the shape i want to make.
mel.

Well that's just incredible. I'm so glad to have you here. You are a master craftsman.

Great job Mel. I'm so glad you decided to post your wonderful models on here. Now, lets see some more!!!

Me too! I don't know where the heck you found this guy but thank you for encouraging him to post here. The bar of quality model making at this forum has creeped so high that us mere mortals need a ladder just to see it anymore! I'd be better off taking up knitting at this point.

 

[MapleMoose]

...I'd be better off taking up knitting at this point.

x2

Those models are incredible! While I am awestruck by that engine, what I love the most is the shape of the bodies. That curves on that Karman Ghia are simply amazing! Would you please tell us more about how you shape these models?

 

[gus1962]

You really outdid yourself! The whole thing is clever, beautiful and an inspiration. A true work of art! Great craftsmanship with fantastic attention to details.

 

[diamondt]

Would you consider posting some pictures of the tools you use, or even a listing of those tools.

Very nice, indeed.....

Dale in Indy

The main tools I use is the Bandsaw, lathe, dremel, stanley knife,small chisels and sandpaper sticks and thats about it.

Mel.

 

[DaveTTC]

Awesome work. But of course you know that

 

[burkhome]

some more i found

What kind of procedure do you use for things like the fan belt? It must be a blast fitting it to the v's in the pulleys.

 

[cabinetman]

Very cool work. Attention to detail really shows. Does the motor run?:smile:

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[vursenbach]

As Tinny Tim would say, I love "them, every one." Or, Wow! I love the curves and detail, specially on the engine.

Thanks

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