How we work
Building a model drop top dodger
Hand made detail
The photographs below show the process for producing our drop top design from scratch – in this case a fully-functional 3′ model on display in our Rockland shop. The process is effectively the same for full-scale pieces, biminis and other pieces.
You can buy the hardware you need to build one of your own.
Patterning
Precision is key for a clean, tight fit.
![How we work: the beginning - dodger pattern gallery rear view](https://www.geminiproducts.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/dodger_pattern_gallery_rear.jpg)
![Dodger pattern gallery front view](https://www.geminiproducts.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/dodger_pattern_gallery_front.jpg)
![Dodger pattern gallery side view](https://www.geminiproducts.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/dodger_pattern_gallery_side.jpg)
![Dodger pattern gallery wings laying flat](https://www.geminiproducts.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/dodger_pattern_gallery_flat_front.jpg)
![Dodger pattern gallery detail](https://www.geminiproducts.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/dodger_pattern_gallery_detail.jpg)
![Dodger pattern gallery wing detail](https://www.geminiproducts.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/dodger_pattern_gallery_wings.jpg)
![Dodger pattern gallery cut pieces](https://www.geminiproducts.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/dodger_pattern_gallery_cut.jpg)
![Dodger pattern gallery cut flat](https://www.geminiproducts.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/dodger_pattern_gallery_cut_pieces.jpg)
The build
Attention to detail gives the best finish and a long-lasting piece.
![Dodger build gallery cut pieces](https://www.geminiproducts.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Dodger_build_gallery_cut_pieces.jpg)
![Dodger build gallery cut pieces laid out](https://www.geminiproducts.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Dodger_build_gallery_pieces.jpg)
![Dodger build gallery interior detail](https://www.geminiproducts.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Dodger_build_gallery_cover_stitched.jpg)
![Dodger build gallery pieces laid out](https://www.geminiproducts.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Dodger_build_gallery_front_stiched.jpg)
![Dodger build gallery stitching detail](https://www.geminiproducts.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Dodger_build_gallery_detail.jpg)
![Dodger build gallery corner detail](https://www.geminiproducts.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Dodger_build_gallery_corner_detail.jpg)
![Dodger build gallery windows complete](https://www.geminiproducts.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Dodger_build_gallery_completed_windows.jpg)
![Dodger build gallery complete](https://www.geminiproducts.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Dodger_build_gallery_complete.jpg)
Finishing
We install our canvas to ensure a perfect fit.
![Completed drop top dodger gallery top removed](https://www.geminiproducts.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Dodger_complete_gallery_top_up.jpg)
![Completed drop top dodger gallery top peeled back](https://www.geminiproducts.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Dodger_complete_gallery_top_peeled_back.jpg)
![Completed drop top dodger gallery stowed front view](https://www.geminiproducts.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Dodger_complete_gallery_fully_stowed_front.jpg)
![Completed drop top dodger gallery from underneath](https://www.geminiproducts.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Dodger_complete_gallery_underside.jpg)
![Completed drop top dodger gallery fully stowed](https://www.geminiproducts.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Dodger_complete_gallery_fully_stowed.jpg)
![Completed drop top dodger gallery rear view](https://www.geminiproducts.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Dodger_complete_gallery_from_aft.jpg)
![Completed drop top dodger gallery completed front view](https://www.geminiproducts.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Dodger_complete_gallery_front.jpg)