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David DuckettSterling P-61 Black WidowBuild18-Apr-18 07:31
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Panel lines "add interest", not my words, and intimidate modelers. For me, the best way to start is to establish the axis. Using a pattern from the plans, big piece, draw on the front to back line. Then replace that pattern with the thin one and draw on the line all the way from front to back.
David DuckettSterling P-61 Black WidowBuild14-Apr-18 20:53
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David DuckettSterling P-61 Black WidowBuild14-Apr-18 20:53
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David DuckettSterling P-61 Black WidowBuild11-Apr-18 07:33
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Like most canopies in balsa kits, the frame outlines are exaggerated and most modelers who mask them make them much too wide following those outlines. The Guillows Zero is a splendid example. So, I used painted masking tape closer to the actual width. The ends of the tape and all junctions are painted which basically seals them in place. I will have to mask the half moon shapes in front of each seat.
David DuckettSterling P-61 Black WidowBuild10-Apr-18 17:21
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In direct sunlight
David DuckettSterling P-61 Black WidowBuild06-Apr-18 08:58
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Gluing this on will finish the pod.
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David DuckettSterling P-61 Black WidowBuild06-Apr-18 08:57
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THe canopy was glued in place with medium CA and white glue was used to fill in any open spots. I then taped around the edges and applied filler. When sanded smooth it will be ready for paint.
David DuckettSterling P-61 Black WidowBuild06-Apr-18 08:52
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David DuckettSterling P-61 Black WidowBuild06-Apr-18 08:51
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David DuckettSterling P-61 Black WidowBuild06-Apr-18 08:51
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The interior
David DuckettSterling P-61 Black WidowBuild06-Apr-18 08:49
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Most of the stuff in the cockpit is made from balsa and styrene.
David DuckettSterling P-61 Black WidowBuild04-Apr-18 14:02
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I taped around the edges and added a bit of filler where the canopy meets the fuselage. and sanded it smooth. It's now ready to paint.
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