Automotive
In a testament to the meticulous craftsmanship often found in the WatchProSite community, masterspiece shares an intricate customization project involving a 1:8 scale Aston Martin DB5. This article highlights his dedicated pursuit of authentic detail, specifically in selecting and applying wood veneer for the iconic car's door panels. Readers will appreciate the iterative process and the challenges inherent in achieving miniature perfection.
Anyhow, the choice is truly beautiful, hope it turns out solid enough next time around. Good luck!! Cheers, Filip
That's a great choice. Keen to see more progress as it comes.
Have you considered that the interior should be in leather.
I was gonna use actual leather but there is nothing thin enough to mold around the panels. I did, however, find a "simulated" leather grain sticker but you can't tell the difference because it's too small. I do LOVE your red, though!
I can imagine your feelings when that little chip appeared in your wood. Have you tried with simulated leather? I donβt know if it exists in hobby shops. Keep doing this great job with the assembly of this beautiful kit! Best! Abel
I actually bought real leather and tried to shave it down but it didn't work. Bought a cheap wallet, took it apart, soaked it in water, vacuum sealed it around the panel but it didn't conform. Bought some simulated leather "stickers" but the scale (1:24) is too small. Hard to tell the difference when I stuck it on the door panel.
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