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I'll show it to HRM and see what he thinks.  Reproducing the grille would be challenging.  My build plan was a race car with the insert and just a screen behind.

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The front end is looking good. The grill would most definately be a challenge to get right and not look hobbled together.

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 Reproducing the grille would be challenging.  My build plan was a race car with the insert and just a screen behind.

Challenging - yes, but I think it could be done with a "home" photo-etch kit.

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Challenging - yes, but I think it could be done with a "home" photo-etch kit.

Steve, what is a home photo-etch kit?

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Great project. I really like the way the exhaust headers look on this AC owned by an acquaintance.

 

Thanks Phil.  That looks like a beautiful car.  That is an AC engine.  The Bristol  engine headers are nice too.

AC Ace Bristol Roadster 1958 Engine Rick Feibusch 2009

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Steve, what is a home photo-etch kit?

I've been using the one from Micro-Mark for a few years with pretty good results. It's a bit of an initial investment, but with some practice you can make stuff you couldn't get otherwise.

http://www.micromark.com/micro-mark-pro-etch-photo-etch-system,8346.html

I made the grille for this Falcon:

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As well as various mechanical parts:

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There are a few threads on this board discussing making "home made" p/e parts. I believe this is the one I'm thinking of:

 

http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/51578-micromarks-photo-etch-kit/?page=1

 

 

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Thanks Steve.  I have a daughter starting college in the fall so "investing" in model building systems/equipment isn't really in the cards. :(

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Thanks Steve.  I have a daughter starting college in the fall so "investing" in model building systems/equipment isn't really in the cards. :(

Understood! Keep up the fine work - I'm really enjoying following your projects.

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Well you guys are in luck.  I showed the Ace to HRM and he is interested in casting it.  I still have quite a bit to do before I am able to turn it over to him though.

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Had to modify some cross members and fab new motor mounts.

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It strikes me that the swoop from the nose down to the fenders should have more of a rounded curve than the sharp corners shown here.

 

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Thanks guys. Skip, yes the transition is a bit sharp.  However I found a lot of variation in the nose shape.  Being hand built cars this is understandable.  Some with a sharp transition some more rounded.

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The Ace didn't have the spare tire recess in the "boot" like the Cobra.  After cutting it off the kit interior I installed flat stock both top and bottom.  I also like to remove the section of interior tub above the door pockets, gives the inner door area more depth and is more representative of the 1:1.

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