Construction: FireBird III

Side View, Comparison with Firebird II (Return of Firebird). Both Cars are very close in length.
A close up of the work left to do.
A left-side view. The Axel Holes are clearly present.
Front View to compare the change in nose design.

I have been doing some construction and shaping of my latest C02 car: Firebird III (The Revenge of Firebird). We are all too late in the process to turn back to a new blank, so I will reveal some of the stats for the dragster.

The Revenge of Firebird
Length: 267mm

Wood Type: Balsa Wood(Soft, Porous, Expensive!)

Weight (Body): 40 grams (underweight)

Weight (Car): N/a

Wheel Type: Standard Pitsco

Wheel Design: 4-Wheeled Car

Wheel Placement: Interior

Body Interior: Semi-Hollow, Cushioned

Body Width: 40-42mm

Nose Design: Low-Rider, "Stealthy" Air-Piercer

Recorded Time: N/A

Actual Speed: N/A

Launch 1: N/A

Launch 2: N/A

Body Color: N/A

Wheel Color: N/A

Axel Color: Default

Pin Stripe Color: N/A

I have yet to shape the top of the body downwards, however I have completely cut out the side view of the dragster. After the top view is cut out, I will be shaping the body (by sanding) to get the body as perfect as possible, and then gradually move up in sanding grade to get a smooth finish for the asthetics (aka "Paint"). I also have yet to gouge the bottom so the wheels THIS TIME go on the inside. Balsa wood is pourous and is very easy to work with. You can actually indent your fingernail into the wood and leave a mark. Gouging will not be a problem: the problem will be gouging too much. I planned ahead for this. Cut, Gouge, Sand, Prime, Paint, Top Coat, Add wheels, Screw-Eyes, ready to race.