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Old 04-27-2021, 02:39 PM   #19
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Default Re: NOS heads

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Originally Posted by JSeery View Post
I think it would be difficult to just use an existing Ford head as the cast model, directly that is. There is a lot of shrinkage with a casting, everything would be move so that they would line up!

A single use paper mache female mold is made from the original male model. As for shrinkage/movement, you can see the slight misalignment at the precise placement of the stud holes. Rework blemishes around the FORA are visible also. 7 nubs remain from casting overflow holes.
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