The 1939 Olds project continues. So far material trials have been conducted. The results were not as good as hoped. The body material took a long time to dry and was not as workable as needed. A mold master was started but not completed. The reason for this was the need for a more forgiving medium. The basswood was carve-able being nearly grain-less. However, if a mistake was made and there would have been some, a patch would be needed. This would add more time to an already delay ridden effort. What to do? Well, your ever resourceful omscaler reached back in time and decided to use modeling clay. We have not had our hands on the stuff since early grade school. Fortunately, a local craft store had some on sale. Now we can move forward. See you next post, omscaler
