Oil finished looking barn wood could be killer looking
New Scout Traveler Concept Added - Mountainside Theme
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Unique. Not my taste but could see people doing it. I’d like a bronzed copper finish but without the green patina
When it comes to interior materials I just want to see something that's animal free and if they throw in some cool recycled/repurposed materials for the decorative pieces that's cool too.
I really like the walnut trim because my grandfather used to make clocks and used walnut wood from his woods for them. It would be a nice reminder for me
I’m with you. I have real leather now, but could care less. My wife has BMW’s synthetic leather and it’s great. But, that’s also why I mentioned wool. It’s certainly from an animal, but it’s not harmful if done properly. It’s sustainable, natural and looks and feels great! I think the floor mats and a lot of the plastics are post consumer. If we get real wood, I hope it’s reclaimed or some sort of fast growing variety. Rubberwood and bamboo are examples. There is so much that can be done now that looks great and is not harmful.
Years ago we had a BMW with their synthetic leather and we traded it in and the dealer thought it was real leather. Who was I to tell them?
And yes, I’m all for sustainable, reclaimed and reusable.
Check out this color from sunbrella. That stuff is super tough and it has some texture. It’s called Savane Peat.
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I thought about corten as well but like 3 months exposure not 3 years. I like the fresh burnished look but not the full “rust” look-at least for a car. For sculpture and community features I think corten is an amazing product
Yeah it would need to have some sort of finish applied while I guess is opposite of the point of corden.
I like this idea… to expand on it a bit, invasive species may be of use. Bradford (Callery) pear is highly invasive and actively being eradicated in South Carolina. It makes nice looking wood. This bowl is made of it.
Sweet gum is another. While not invasive they are a pain with their spiky gumballs they drop.
Oh and I forgot another highly invasive tree was introduced here. The Chinese Tallow. Its wood is also decent looking.
I like the sweet gum. Would be curious how that looks flexed over curved dash areas. Kinda cool.
I’d like to see pressed cork
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Same. If the options are fixed glass roof, canvas top, or steel roof. I’m leaning toward steel or fixed glass (although I’d prefer a functioning sunroof.Oh, here’s the Blog story. It’s on both the new builds!
The wheels on the Mountainside are the wheels that were on the Pacific Mist Traveler.
After seeing this I’m still 110% tire carrier, aggressive tires and wheels and a color (PBY perhaps).
This build looks like it has a glass roof. Now I need to see this in person because that’s the one thing I’m back to 50/50 on. I really don’t know.
Love that they are thinking outside of the box.
Two New Sides of the Scout Traveler – Scout Motors Stories
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The canvas is a cool idea, but I’m concerned about its longevity and functionality.
It’s about what I expected. But honestly after hearing they are throwing a can of fix a flat in to replace the back pack tire, I’m starting to look at other options. And while they may not be as efficient, the overall setup will be less complex. And I can pick up a cheap preowned EV to satisfy the efficiency component.
I’m holding out on pricing, but if this lands where I think it will after my build out, there are some heavy hitters who are on the short list.
Anyone else hoping for body colored cladding? I hated the trend of black plastic since it became a trend. And have already decided that I might need to plan for an immediate wrap, just to diaper it up a tad bit.
Probably not. I like the unique look. Not to mention those cladding parts when painted always have a slightly different texture which catches the light and makes it look different. Only way would be smooth plastic or aluminum paintable panels and that adds more cost and inventory and even the smooth plastic finishes differently
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