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Old 01-09-2017, 01:34 AM   #9
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Default Re: 31 ford A wood roof pieces need replaced

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Originally Posted by BRENT in 10-uh-C View Post
Fordwood has had their ups & downs over the years, but the biggest issue most folks have encountered was their products did not fit correctly, ...mostly because the 'kit kompanies' just reverse-engineered from samples. What some of us "Purists" have learned over the years is most hobbyists really don't care how accurately the reproduced part is, so long as it does the job. To add to this mindset, some reproduction items have been made incorrectly for so long, that hobbyists often argue the incorrect reproduction parts DO look aestetically correct.

Another thought or two to ponder. Did you know that every print for that top wood is available at Benson? In the world of CAD, CAM, CNC being so economical and user-friendly these days, i wonder why we settle for 'incorrect'?? No need to respond, I already know the answer. (MycarisjustaDriver)

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I still say you should sell your prints on paper to the Model A community. I know, it's real easy to sit back and suggest things to others.
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