| Wooden models have been around for a very | | | | If you decide that you want to screw down your |
| long time. Wooden cars are no exception. | | | | parts then you will need some tiny screws, brass |
| Whenever a father sat down with a stick of | | | | ones if possible. They will give your wooden model |
| wood and whittled out a car and added wheel for | | | | a very classic look. If you would rather glue it |
| his children little did he know that he was taking | | | | together then you should use a wood grade craft |
| part in an already old tradition. Whittling your own | | | | glue. Carpenter's glue is perfect for this sort of |
| wooden car is not a difficult process to learn but | | | | project and can be bought in small enough |
| it can take a lifetime to master. | | | | quantities that it will not ruin between projects. |
| If you would like to learn to whittle your own | | | | For drilling out small holes you might want to |
| wooden model cars you first need to decide what | | | | consider getting a small pick that can get into tight |
| style you would like it to emulate. While you could | | | | spaces easily. This will allow you to do some fine |
| possibly copy most any model car out there it is | | | | detail work such as in the grille or on the dash. It |
| best for beginners to start with something easy. | | | | will also help you to scratch out details such as |
| Let yourself build your skill a bit before you | | | | the shape of the door if you choose not to cut it |
| actually try to do something best left to | | | | out separate from the body. |
| advanced whittlers. | | | | If you are going to apply a finish to your model |
| The supplies you will need are rather simple. You | | | | when it is done you will also need to get a small |
| will need a decent whittling knife. Any knife dealer | | | | can of the finish in the color that you are looking |
| worth their salt can point you in the right direction | | | | for. Also have some old rags handy to apply it |
| as far as which one would be right for you. You | | | | and a tack cloth to clean it with before you apply |
| also need to pick up a whet rock. This rock is a | | | | the finish. The tack cloth removes all dust and |
| block that is used for keeping your knife sharp. It | | | | debris without leaving behind any lint. |
| should come with instructions on the correct way | | | | Now all you have to do is to draw out your |
| to use it. If you are unsure then ask someone. It | | | | intended model on paper. Keep the details simple |
| is better to be safe than sorry. | | | | for your first few projects so that you can easily |
| The next thing you will need is some sanding | | | | whittle out the shapes. Choose your wood |
| paper. It is handy to get pieces of several | | | | carefully as well. Pick one that is easy to carve |
| different grit so that you can do either heavy | | | | yet provides just enough resistance that it is not |
| duty material removal or light work just | | | | soft enough to dent when you press on it with a |
| depending on which one you need at that | | | | bit of force. You are now ready to try carving |
| moment. You might also want to get a sanding | | | | your own model car. If you want to learn some |
| block to go with your sandpaper. It helps you to | | | | advanced carving techniques you can pick up a |
| hold your sandpaper to the shape of the model | | | | book at your local library or search the Internet |
| so that you get the best sanding job possible. | | | | for tips and tricks. Happy whittling! |