My grail

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April 26, 2023
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April 26, 2023
Masking done
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April 28, 2023
Happy with the rear
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April 28, 2023
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April 28, 2023
Bit of bleed in front of the windscreen. Touch up or remove the stripes from this bit?
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April 28, 2023
Happy with the masking on the side stripes
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April 28, 2023
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April 28, 2023
Went with a blue grey after being unhappy with my oranges and yellows. Wasn’t going to risk it
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May 1, 2023
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May 1, 2023
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May 1, 2023
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May 1, 2023
Added a vinyl roof from masking tape
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May 6, 2023
Tools for the vinyl roof. A steel rule, sharp knife and some black masking tape
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May 6, 2023
This is the masking tape I used. I am sure there are others that will work as well
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May 6, 2023
It already has a nice texture to it
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May 6, 2023
I needed to make it a little narrower hence the rule. Then place it centrally on the roof with overlap on front and back
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May 6, 2023
Using a blunt tool press the edges into the ridges that define the windows / chrome trim. Then using that as a guide cut off the excess
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May 6, 2023
When trimmed you get the centre piece done
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May 6, 2023
Add one of the sides. The overlap represents what is seen on the original. Keep this uniform
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May 6, 2023
Add some cuts to make it easier to make the tape confirm to the curves
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May 6, 2023
Then press in and cut as per the centre section. I didn’t follow the correct line on the rear pillar.
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May 6, 2023
It should have been nearer the glass.
I have removed the tape and would start again
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Finished
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Comments

39 26 April 2023, 20:58

Kyle DeHart
Nice!

26 April 2023, 21:09

Rod -
Watching! I like these cars

27 April 2023, 03:44

Andrew dyson
Rod, Kyle, welcome on board. I think this will be a quick build given the low parts count.
Just need to get the main colour sorted. Had some issues with all my oranges yesterday. Might have to go a different route

27 April 2023, 06:41

István Szücs
Hmmm, another muscle car, I love them, so, I'm watching!

27 April 2023, 06:44

Jv
Taking a seat

29 April 2023, 00:16

Kyle DeHart
Looking good so far

29 April 2023, 04:28

Jv
Roof looks fantastic

2 May 2023, 04:39

Kyle DeHart
Love the color combo with the vinyl roof.

2 May 2023, 06:11

Pepe
Great job

2 May 2023, 06:55

Christian W
This color looks interessting!

4 May 2023, 04:11

Shar Dipree
Looking very good so far. The vinyl roof is great.

4 May 2023, 05:01

Andrew dyson
Thanks mates.
Jv, Kyle this is my first attempt at a vinyl roof and I am already looking at future builds to see which ones could have one.
Christian the colour is photographic reconnaissance unit (PRU) blue. This version is.Vallejo air and is the faded variety. It is a pivot away from orange I had planned but I really like it

4 May 2023, 05:32

Christian W
<<and it is cool because it is unusual.

4 May 2023, 12:21

Jv
I like it to and now you have mastered vinyl roofs
Interesting what you will build next

4 May 2023, 15:08