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ALF Hood Decoration and Lettering

These are photos of the decoration and lettering for a 1919 ALF.

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The hood with gold leaf applied.

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After the addition of black edging.

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Doug outlines the hood lettering. The lettering is first gilded, then black shadowed, and finally the ivory highlights are applied. The ivory accent lines parallel to the gold stripes have also been applied.

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The hood and fenders after completion. They have not been clear coated yet.