A new build.....if you're interested.

[Kenbo]

ken that's incredible detail as always. but since you like critique i have some . . . .

http://i1077.Rule #2/albums/w468/WoodBarter/IMG_3697_zps43e786ca.jpg

. . . . it appears your placement of that micro knot is ~ 3/256" off center. work on that next time will ya.

truly amazing stuff.

What was I thinking?

Either way, I managed to get out there for a little bit after work today and finish of the front shackles. These things take forever to shape and sand but I was glad to get them done.
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[Wildthings]

OMG

 

[Haybale]

:eek2:

 

[Kenbo]

Well, I worked on the Cougar today, and I have to say, that I had an awesome time doing it. I concentrated on getting the rear fenders made and installed today and it took quite a bit of messin' around to get them done. A lot of marking and measuring but worth it in the end.
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[shadetree_1]

Every time I look in on this thread I have new appreciation for your skill and patience, WOW !

 

[ripjack13]

Sweet Jesus we have tires! Are you going to leave them natural or are you going to dye them black?

I'm not a fan of dying wood period. I like the natural look and the walnut is fine with me. Thanks for looking in.

Next time, might I suggest some ebony wood? it's naturally very dark, black.

Side comment....my wife says I should stop drooling and try to make one.
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silly woman...I know my limits....

 

[woodtickgreg]

That thing is really starting to look cool now! Awesome work as usual Kenn

 

[Kenbo]

Sweet Jesus we have tires! Are you going to leave them natural or are you going to dye them black?

I'm not a fan of dying wood period. I like the natural look and the walnut is fine with me. Thanks for looking in.

Next time, might I suggest some ebony wood? it's naturally very dark, black.

Side comment....my wife says I should stop drooling and try to make one.
:rofl2:
silly woman...I know my limits....

I hate to say it, but I agree with your wife. I think you might surprise yourself with your ability. I say "go for it"!!! I, for one, would be interested in seeing one of these built by you.

 

[Kenbo]

Well, I had a bunch of photos taken from today tiny little progress, but I deleted them before confirming that I had them on the computer. Bottom line..........they are gone. I went out to the shop and took a few shots of what I got done and although it isn't much, every little bit helps I guess.
Not a very good day in the shop today.


Got the hood hooks made and installed.
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And made and installed the headlight lenses.
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[Brink]

I'm really, really enjoying seeing this come together.

 

[Kenbo]

Got some shop time today and managed to get the gas tanks and the air breather made and installed. Believe it or not, that took 8 hours. A very enjoyable 8 hours. I really needed that shop time.
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[Kenbo]

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[woodtickgreg]

Still amazing my friend.

 

[Kevin]

It's starting to look so real I keep expecting to see a pixie mechanic walk across one of the pictures and start mounting a tire or something.

 

[NYWoodturner]

At this point I'm thinking it needs to be approaching the price of the real thing and guessing some of the workmanship is better
Scott

 

[FloridaQuacker Game Calls]

Whoa!

 

[cabomhn]

This project is really some amazing work, it's hard to believe that this is all being done by hand, I can't wait to see the project start coming to a conclusion.

 

[Kenbo]

Well, I'd love to say that I made some spectacular progress with the build today, but I didn't.
I did, however, get the boards, cut, planed, jointed and glued together for the roof panel on the Hummer. Now it is just a waiting game for the glue to dry so that I can install it tomorrow.
Thanks for looking in guys.
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[Mike1950]

looking good- you are close to the finish line now.

 

[Kenbo]

looking good- you are close to the finish line now.

I figure about another month Mike. Maybe more. Thanks for looking in.