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StephenLawson · 17 April 2008, 11:36 PM

As with any modification the modeler can expect to make small compromises to make the whole affair fit. The Part of Poland PE is very close to being exact but the thickness of the plastic can get exaggerated when you fine tune the kit parts to fit well with the PE. I have a need to work on the kit radiator shell (PP 4 F). As it is a bit wide by aboyt .040 thou. This may be due to my work and should not be seen as a kit problem.

Also I recommend only using the PE parts when it comes to the engine compartment structures. If you use the additional plastic parts as well there is a great deal of time lost on modifying these items.

The deformed piece at the bottom of this image will be carved down. The placement of the engine is a bit of a compromise as I wanted the red magneto caps to be visible as on the original but the engine is aboiut 1/8 of an inch too long.

17 April 2008, 11:36 PM	#14 (permalink)
StephenLawson Ace of Aces & Old Bone Contributor Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Colorado Posts: 7,980	As with any modification the modeler can expect to make small compromises to make the whole affair fit. The Part of Poland PE is very close to being exact but the thickness of the plastic can get exaggerated when you fine tune the kit parts to fit well with the PE. I have a need to work on the kit radiator shell (PP 4 F). As it is a bit wide by aboyt .040 thou. This may be due to my work and should not be seen as a kit problem. Also I recommend only using the PE parts when it comes to the engine compartment structures. If you use the additional plastic parts as well there is a great deal of time lost on modifying these items. The deformed piece at the bottom of this image will be carved down. The placement of the engine is a bit of a compromise as I wanted the red magneto caps to be visible as on the original but the engine is aboiut 1/8 of an inch too long. __________________ WWI-N-Plastic.com