Above is a photoshop rendering of what i`m after as in a final product

below is the actual car 4" long

 

car above is now cut right down the middle to use for pattern .....

new cherry version below this is about a hour into carving .......

shortened the wheelbase and the front nose ........alot of sanding to go .

laminated peices together so stripes go all the wat thru body ,used cherry and ebony.

as seen by the bottom view..........

 

pattern above / new below

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two hours into carving below

engine space ,interior space and tail fin carved ........

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metal work going good .........down to steering wheel

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Photoshopped concept above actaul car below

Pine version above

Finished Cherry version below ........