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Skyediamonds1985Guillows Series 200 - SE5aBuild03-Aug-16 22:13
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Because of the double sets of flying wires, I thought it might be prudent to downsize the "turnbuckles" and rigging to make room at this scale. In this case, I cut small sections from .006 sized brass tubinmg, the smallest size av
Skyediamonds1985Guillows Series 200 - SE5aBuild03-Aug-16 22:09
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This is probably a better photo of the double sets of flying wires.
Skyediamonds1985Guillows Series 200 - SE5aParked03-Aug-16 22:06
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This photo of the real aircraft shows two double sets of flying wires.
Skyediamonds1985Guillows Series 200 - SE5aBuild03-Aug-16 22:04
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Really didn't want to paint the lovely brass. However, it did dcover up the discoloration from annealing the brass to bend it to wrap around the struts.
Skyediamonds1985Guillows Series 200 - SE5aBuild03-Aug-16 22:02
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Brass really sets off the struts.
Skyediamonds1985Guillows Series 200 - SE5aBuild03-Aug-16 22:01
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My version of an awl....
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Skyediamonds1985Guillows Series 200 - SE5aBuild03-Aug-16 21:58
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The pattern from the wrapped paper
Skyediamonds1985Guillows Series 200 - SE5aBuild03-Aug-16 21:57
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To getr the pattern for the bracket, I wrapped a small piece of paper.
Skyediamonds1985Guillows Series 200 - SE5aBuild03-Aug-16 21:56
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Making brackets for the rigging between the outer struts
Skyediamonds1985Guillows Series 200 - SE5aBuild26-Jul-16 18:29
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Right side exhaust manifold is installed along with the associated brackets and supports.
Skyediamonds1985Guillows Series 200 - SE5aBuild26-Jul-16 18:27
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Seem to work. The flat black over a copper base gives off a nice "burnish" result that replicates the exhaust of the real aircraft.
Skyediamonds1985Guillows Series 200 - SE5aBuild26-Jul-16 18:25
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Decided to try something different. Giving it a base coat of copper. Then highlight with flat black over coat. Read a lot about this in model magazines, might as well give it a try.
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