Ford Falcon Sprint: Bodywork

The first step was to mask off the space for the (square) number roundels, as I was planning to use the base plastic white for this. Then the rest got painted Tamiya TS7, Racing White, which is kind of off-white.



Next step was a quick check of the stance, which showed it to be too high in front. (Tape remained because there is a blue stripe that also needs to go in). Some surgery to the subframe followed to get it sitting lower by a mm or two.





It's still high but period pictures show lots of ground clearance which makes sense on a rally car.



Next was lots of tape to allow the blue stripe (Tamiya TS23 Light Blue) up the side. A bit of seepage under the tape, and some spots where I covered up too much with the tape, will need to be looked at. As well the pure white number roundel may need pure white paint -- the plastic is not quite right. Finally silver trim will go on, probably with a pen, and probably with tape as a guide. To be decided while the blue sets.



Decals need to be made next.



Stay tuned! I might actually get this done by the end of the year.