How to Make a Model Car With Wood

Wood Model Cars

Wood model cars are small blocks of wood that you customize any way you like. You can be creative and make a wood model car like a 1950 Chevy or a 1920 Ford Model-T or a Ice Cream truck on wheels. Use your imagination and have fun making a model car from wood. This article will show you a few steps to get you started on how to Make a Model Car With Wood

Things You'll Need

• Wood model kit
• coping saw
• hammer

Instructions

1. Draw a picture of the wood model car you would like create. Be creative. Use your imagination. The drawing will help you determine what wood model car supplies you need to purchase. Include accessories and designs that you want to be become part of the finished wood model car.

2. Go to a hobby or arts and craft store. Purchase a wood model car kit. The wood model car kit comes with a block of wood, four wheels, nails as axles and instructions. You can purchase each of these items separately in case you want a bigger block of wood and fancy wheels. You should buy model paint and decals.

3. Draw your design on the wood block car. This will help you when it is time to cut the wood block. The drawings should cover all sides of the wood block.

4. Use a coping saw to cut the wood block into the car model you designed. Use sandpaper to smooth out the edges. Use a small hammer to nail in the axles to the sides of the wood model car. Add your paint and decals.

Tips & Warnings

• The wood block is a soft wood which is easy to snap or cut uneven.

• Use a gentle touch with the hammer.

Resources

• Craft Kits
• AC Moore
• Ehobbies