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| Subject: | [Chapter] Chapter 9 - Finishing the Rear Hull Modifications |  |
| Date: | May 7, 2004 |
| From: | Leo Lee | |
Chapter 9 - Finishing the Rear Hull Modifications
Now I moved on to the "rear hull surgery". In Fig.1, the blue rectangle indicates the area I cut away from the lower hull. Then I glued the hull rear to the top of the upper hull. I only applied glue along the upper edge, so when the glue dried, the real hull can be "swing" in and out. I push the lower edge of the real 4 mm toward the front. Then tiny drops of instant glue were used to secure it in place. Then I applied Tamiya thin cement along the seams.
After the glue completely cured, I applied large dose of Tamiya Polyester Putty to the opening. After the putty was cured, it is sculpted and sand into shape. The red area in Fig.3 shows the trimming I have done to the side of the rear.
The photos also shown the epoxy housings added to the hull, and six strengthening arms were made with styrene. The bottom of the sprocket casing is also enlarged with polyester putty
The new exhausts from AA were also added after I finished the "surgical work" on the rear.
The major "surgical works" are done now. The remaining works will be adding the AA parts, and some small modifications. |
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