There is some resemblance of woodgrain on the long part& the upper half of the short part, but my cheap phone camera just wouldn't pick it up like you see in person. Like a black car, they just look better in person.
But it was a really poor effort in short time without even decent brushes & all 1 color.
Spent a little longer today going over the same 2 parts & another board with just shading done & a few slightly better cheap brushes.
You can probably see this a little better. Still not a full on effort with proper stuff. As you know , lacquer stain isn't the best thing for this use & cheap brushes can only do so much detail. But this is just a little initial practice the hard way. With better tools , materials, knowledge & practice, I can only get better. I find sometimes doing initial practice of something the hard way only makes it seem easier later.
Like I said , really just wanted to show this to those scared to try that something resembling wood is possible, stuff like this is what forums are for. You listening crashtech?? You may be able to get as far as me with some advice if ya try. This ain't a I'm proud of it type post.
Don't say it, the top part looks like a 10 year old done it & is only good for firewood.
Oh wait, it's plastic, better not burn it.
The flame idea in a more professional version could look cool, but it's beyond my product & practice level for now..........