Suggested sizes, materials and construction:

• ½ model, divided down the centerline of vehicle.

• 18” x 3’ ¾” plywood base or melamine particle board.

• Armature constructed from 2’ “pink foam” readily available at Home Depot or Lowe’s.

• Foam buck mounted to base with two 2” x 2” x 6” long pieces of pine screwed to the base from the bottom side.

• Foam built up in layers and glued together with “Gorilla Glue”.

Applying the polymer (oil based) clay:

• Heat clay in commercial toaster (bread) oven to 145 degrees.

• Apply clay in long pressured strokes wearing non-stick work gloves.

• Set 12” x 3’ closet door mirror at centerline of car using 90- degree angle brackets. Mirrors available at Ikea Furniture Store.

Sealing and painting the clay model:

• Seal the model with brush or spray on Bull’s Eye Shellac or paint with suitable automotive epoxy sealer.

• Optional - apply surfacing primer and block sand.

• Paint with automotive type paint: base/clear or enamel.

Wheels and tires:

• Wheels can be made out of wood or aluminum and turned on a lathe.

• Other options are cardboard, foam, or similar shop materials.

• Tires can be cast with epoxy, foam, or rubber.

Trim and decals:

• Airbrush, pinstripe, or machine-cut graphics acceptable. Dinoc water decals applied on glass areas.