Woodworker's Journal 1993-17-4, страница 42

SPG R'P S

f you're a classic car bulf. this Sports Car may bring back The Body

I memories of the Reo. once considered the world's premier touring car. But it' you're a long time subscriber to The Woodworker s Journal, you'll doubtless recognize it as another in the long line of Lynes Unlimited toys that have been presented in our pages over the years. To those readers who advise us that they want more Lynes toys, fear not. we've got several more winners waiting in the wings. As with their previous toys, Lynes Unlimited has agreed to provide a kit isee Parts Kit Ordering Information) that includes all the wheels and pegs needed.

As our photo shows, the Sports Car is built of oak. with accents of padauk. If you don't have access to padauk, any darker wood—such as walnut—w ill work as well. Keel free lo mix and match various woods, or add your own detailing to the basic design shown. From the photos you've sent us. we know our readers are rich in imagination.

One of the best parts aboul making toys like this is that there's no complicated joinery. But even better vet, most of the parts can be gleaned from your scrapbox.

t(l

Although, at first glance, the Sports Car looks like a bunch of parts all glued together, the actual construction consists of first making several smaller subassemblies.

The Base: Start by making and assembling the chassis (A) and the bottom <B). The chassis is cut to size from in. thick stock, and a 7"> in. radius stepped roundover is applied lo the top front end. The bottom is eul to size from in. stock, and the same stepped roundover is applied to the front end and the edges—but not the back. Now glue the two parts together so the bottom front is flush with the step on the chassis roundover. When dry. lay out the locations of the four large pegs < U) ihai mount the large wheels (R I. and drill for them. Also, referring to ihe Lower Hood Detail. lay out and drill ihe holes for the steering column, gear shift, and for the various pedal pegs. The side elevation shows the approximate angles at which to drill these holes, though precision isn't important here. As with all drilling, make sure you have the various pegs and dowels on hand before you drill your holes. That way you'll be certain lo get the holes sized correctly. Dimensions of the pegs you

The Woodworker's Journal