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Abstract

A fabric covered roof for model vehicles. The roof is constructed by providing an upper frame having ribs formed on the upper surface thereof. A fabric cover is stretched over the ribs, covering the entire frame. The edges of the fabric cover are folded under the frame and secured to pegs on the bottom surface of the frame by washers. A lower plate, conforming to the contour of the bottom surface of the upper frame, having bores arranged in a matching pattern with the pegs is fitted within the frame and covering the edges of the fabric cover. The bottom surface of the lower plate having texture to simulate the visual texture of the fabric cover. Support posts are mounted in spaces between the lower plate and the upper frame at locations inline with the ribs to simulate completed bows for supporting the roof on the vehicle. A rear window insert is also press-fitted into matching openings in the back panels of the upper frame and lower plate.

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