1956 Rambler faux woodie

I'd like more Ramblers in general but would be all over that faux wood trimmed wagon!

Posted by: @whodeytink

I'd like more Ramblers in general but would be all over that faux wood trimmed wagon!

+1  Me too!

Posted by: @ed-glorius

@jack-dodds 

I would love a 1963 or 4 Rambler Classic. I'll start hunting. Better yet, an American convertible.

Look for a Franklin Mint Rambler Classic four door sedan in cream.  Yes, it has opening features but is not a bad model at all.  I converted one into a wagon many years ago.

If Goldvarg, or Brooklin or anyone else were to hopefully do the beautiful 1956 Rambler Cross-Country station wagon, I wonder what method or technique they might use for the extensive wood-grain effect on it's side ?

The look would certainly be attractive and dramatic and catch the eye to it. It seems like perhaps a decal sealed in a clear overcoat might be the method used whether the replica is resin, white metal or diecast zamac.

Posted by: @jack-dodds

When you think about it there are very many great Ramblers that haven't yet been done; at least to a good quality level.

 

You're right, but I meant a 1:1 American convertible!

Here's a '59 Rambler Rebel Cross Country faux woody. It's a 1/25 build from a JoHann tooled kit.

Very nice car!

Nice build. How did you do the wood trim?

@ed-davis You could build this model a million different ways. There were multiple decal inserts if you chose this trim level. I thought the faux wood insert just looked the cheesiest... like the 'family truckster'. There were parts and decals for different upholstery, taxi, fire and police, as well as a guide for converting to a ute. actually, I'm preety good at replicating grained wood, but it's actually harder to make it look this fake.