1966 Ford GT40 simplified cnc/laser

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The Ford GT40 Mk2, a roadster built on Gran Tourismo standards, achieved an impressive feat by winning the "24 Hours of Le Mans" four consecutive times. Henry Ford II's primary motivation behind its development was to exact revenge from Enzo Ferrari for abruptly ending negotiations over the sale of Ferrari to Ford. Using a Stepcraft desktop CNC machine equipped with a 1.5 mm spiral-toothed flute, I carefully crafted the components from 6.3 mm beech plywood. The axles were fashioned from 5 mm beech rods, while vinyl washers ensured smooth tire movement. To achieve perfectly rounded tires, I employed an unconventional yet effective method: attaching an M5 bolt to a drill and treating it like a lathe. This allowed me to sand the surface and carefully round off any edges. For those looking to create smaller versions of this model, a laser cutter could be a viable alternative tool. If you're interested in exploring more toy car designs, I recommend visiting https://www.zenziwerken.de/en/Toys/Cars for inspiration.