russd
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Post by russd on Jan 1, 2024 21:12:41 GMT -5
I really suck at painting the FORD / COSWORTH logos on engine headers on my 1/20 scale F1 kits. I’m wondering if there is a source for FORD and COSWORTH Decals for 1/24 and 1/20 DFV engines.
Rusty
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Post by kyledehart5 on Jan 1, 2024 23:17:30 GMT -5
Not that I’m aware of. However have you tried painting the white or whatever color you want. And then painting black over that and then gently sanding with a thin stick to reveal the lighter color?
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Post by elsapito on Jan 30, 2024 11:31:21 GMT -5
Well if you need I can make a bunch relatively easily  |
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russd
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Post by russd on Feb 1, 2024 8:28:06 GMT -5
Well if you need I can make a bunch relatively easily If you have the time .. Yes please. I’m looking for FORD and COSWORTH logos that are on the engine headers. Like the Tamiya standard DFV engines |
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Post by hurtubise56 on Feb 1, 2024 9:58:09 GMT -5
...the FORD / COSWORTH logos on engine headers... Rusty I think you mean "on the cam covers". |
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Post by russd on Feb 2, 2024 8:14:20 GMT -5
yes.. sorry … the header logos
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Post by elsapito on Mar 14, 2024 3:50:23 GMT -5
I´ll be doing those this week. If someone is interested and think that can provide measurements, data, anything... it´ll be welcome
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Post by Chris on Apr 10, 2024 11:56:30 GMT -5
I had been considering the Photo Etch Ford and Cosworth lettering for an upcoming build, since my hand lettering has somewhat dissipated.. Chris
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Post by elsapito on Apr 22, 2024 2:49:54 GMT -5
Hi guys!
My concept of "this week" is somewhat loose... THough THIS week it could really happen.
I don´t need to tell you, life gets in the middle so frequently..
If anthing, on the other hand, I attended a local Modeling contest and won (ooooohhh!!!) a bronze medal, first time in my life.News on the camcover letters soon.
I have them designed, I´ll try to check if you agree on the size before printing.
Cheers
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Post by elsapito on Apr 24, 2024 10:38:40 GMT -5
Hi guys. I have the typical FORD as on F1 DFVs, and also the COSWORTH. They are 3.11mm and 5.9 mm long, respectively.
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Post by harveythedog2 on Apr 27, 2024 14:40:31 GMT -5
I have found this trick to be useful if the lettering is raised on the valve cover. Apply a piece of bare metal foil over the letters and burnish it down really good. Just enough to cover the letters. Then, paint the whole cover black. Once dry, there are a couple ways to remove the black paint. Lightly wet sand with 1500 grit sand paper or, carefully wipe the top of the lettering with a damp Q-tip dipped in Goof Off or Acetone. Don't saturate it or it will run down your cover and ruin the cover paint. Too much will even eat the plastic. Go slow and if done right, your covers will be black and the lettering silver or chrome.
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