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Old 10 November 2004, 12:33 PM   #123 (permalink)
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All fuselage brace wires aft of stat 3 are installed.Forward of stat 3 all fittings are installed but the wires have been left off for now in order let me gain access to the hoses and tubes upon engine installation.

Painting of the Engine cylinders:The 8 silver-grey cylinders were deburred and cleaned and sealed with laquer.I experimented a bit with acrylic paint in order to get that nice heat- scorched look to the cylinder housings and came up with the following.I decided to spray paint a very thin mix of matte medium and a little copper over the laquer sealer.It may take 5-10 thin coats to obtain the desired effect.If it builds up a bit around the rings of the cylinders that is ok.Spray and dry(with a hair dryer) over and over.The matte medium will tone down the silver grey color and give the whole thing a more realistic look. to be cont....
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