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How to Build a Miniature Car

Miniature cars are enjoyed by children of all ages. Hours on the kitchen floor or in the sandbox can be passed racing miniature cars. Electronic toys may be plentiful, but a basic toy car is still popular and can capture a child's attention for long periods of time. A miniature wooden car can be built with scraps from your shop and a few other affordable supplies. Why purchase expensive toy cars when you can easily make one for little expense?

Things You'll Need

1 1-by-2-by-3-inch block of pine
Pencil
Band saw
Carving knife
Fine-grit sandpaper
Craft paint
Paint brush
4 wooden toy wheels
4 small wood screws
Screwdriver

Instructions

How to Build a Miniature Car
- 1
  Draw the outline of a car on the 1-by-2-by-3-inch block of pine with a pencil. Be creative this will be the basis for the miniature car you are about to make. Draw a side outline and an outline of the view from the top of the car.
- 2
  Cut out the side-view and top-view outline of the car with a band saw by following the pencil lines. Once the outlines have been cut, you will have a rough outline of the car. Refine the final outline using a carving knife. Carve along the edges to round them off to make nicely flowing curves.
- 3
  Sand the car with fine-grit sandpaper. Paint the car with craft paint and a paint brush. Paint the wooden toy wheels with craft paint and a paint brush. Allow the paint to dry for the time specified on the craft paint container.
- 4
  Fasten the wheels to the four corners of the car using a screwdriver and small wood screws. Roll the car on the wheels to determine the optimal tightness of the wood screws. The wheel should turn freely but not wobble. Adjust as necessary with a screwdriver.

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