JeffSpicoli 1363 Posted March 29, 2018 Looking for suggestions on putting a wood bed in the BRAT - I was thinking of just using balsa, but wondered if anyone has done this, with anything else? Pics, suggestions etc appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topforcein 1764 Posted March 29, 2018 I used balsa wood on my bruiser bed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercoolnothing 721 Posted March 29, 2018 Lollipop sticks would probably work well too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamiyabigstuff 832 Posted March 29, 2018 Wood grained vinyl floor tile ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frog Jumper 3661 Posted March 29, 2018 Wood veneer??? Lots of these are already sticky on the back... Terry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JennyMo 3526 Posted March 29, 2018 If you want to cover the whole bed (rather than just the raised ribs like topforcein did, where strips of balsa wood are ideal), then perhaps consider 1:12 scale 'dolls house' flooring - an example here on eBay: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-12-Dolls-house-Miniature-Real-Wood-strip-floor-boards-Flooring-Sheet-DIY-LGW/391990078486?hash=item5b446dec16:g:rMcAAOSwKIpWDkQP Or you can even buy individual planks pre-stained in different wood finishes too: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DOLLS-HOUSE-FLOORBOARDS-MINIATURE-HARDWOOD-FLOORING-1-12TH-SIX-VENEER-TYPES/400730382747?hash=item5d4d64619b:m:mcDpSRhyC18YKWYvNlyKxeA Jx 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JeffSpicoli 1363 Posted March 29, 2018 27 minutes ago, JennyMo said: If you want to cover the whole bed (rather than just the raised ribs like topforcein did, where strips of balsa wood are ideal), then perhaps consider 1:12 scale 'dolls house' flooring - an example here on eBay: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-12-Dolls-house-Miniature-Real-Wood-strip-floor-boards-Flooring-Sheet-DIY-LGW/391990078486?hash=item5b446dec16:g:rMcAAOSwKIpWDkQP Or you can even buy individual planks pre-stained in different wood finishes too: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DOLLS-HOUSE-FLOORBOARDS-MINIATURE-HARDWOOD-FLOORING-1-12TH-SIX-VENEER-TYPES/400730382747?hash=item5d4d64619b:m:mcDpSRhyC18YKWYvNlyKxeA Jx Really nice! I will probably go this route. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StrokerBoy 772 Posted April 3, 2018 I put a sheet of 1mm ply in my Pumpkin, lightly oiled it to bring the grain out. The plan was to add thin metal strips (or tape) to make it look like proper slatted bed, but, erm, I never got round to it... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JennyMo 3526 Posted April 3, 2018 1 hour ago, StrokerBoy said: I put a sheet of 1mm ply in my Pumpkin, lightly oiled it to bring the grain out. The plan was to add thin metal strips (or tape) to make it look like proper slatted bed, but, erm, I never got round to it... That looks lovely Stroker'! A suggestion here would be to simply score a series of parallel lines in the ply with a bradawl point along a metal ruler edge to form the 'planks' then put a light wash in the creases to highlight the gaps. note. If you were lazy you could probably just use a black ball-point pen instead of a bradawl and you'd do both jobs in one ;o) Jx 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StrokerBoy 772 Posted April 3, 2018 36 minutes ago, JennyMo said: A suggestion here would be to simply score a series of parallel lines in the ply with a bradawl point along a metal ruler edge to form the 'planks' then put a light wash in the creases to highlight the gaps. note. If you were lazy you could probably just use a black ball-point pen instead of a bradawl and you'd do both jobs in one ;o) Good idea(s). Funny how all my builds always still have a job or two remaining on the 'to-do' list... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shodog 1835 Posted April 3, 2018 On my pumpkin I cut and glued thin strips of mahogany veneer. Once clear coat gave it a deep rich look 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JennyMo 3526 Posted March 12, 2019 Just a quick update to this thread - inspired by the suggestions above, I finally incorporated my own wooden load-bay bed in the YJ Wrangler recently: More details and photos in my Daydream B'leafer build thread starting here: Hope that helps! Jenny x Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J@mes 2326 Posted March 12, 2019 Wow that green pumpkin pops! Nice thread too 👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Busdriver 6209 Posted March 12, 2019 Try Mc Donald's stirrers but draw down the edges with black felt tip before glueing down. Old boat builders trick + the wood is free. May need a little bit of stain run rub down well and semi gloss( satin) varnish. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites