Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Centuri Satellite 62SL Build Part 9 Monokote Chrome Trim

If you decide to use the Monokote trim -

Use the printed sheet to cut the Monokote Chrome trim pieces to size.
Tape the chrome sheet down and then tape the print on top.

You'll be cutting through the print and the chrome layer of the Monokote trim.
Use a straightedge and new razor blade for the cuts.

I found it easiest to set the fin pieces over one side doing my best to center the chrome.

Roll the trim piece over the leading edge and over onto the other side.

This is where you wanted the underlying surface clean and smooth.
Everything - every bump and speck of dirt will show through the outside of the Monokote trim.




Start the antenna end pieces with the edge going straight down the dowel length.

It rolls on pretty easy once you get a straight start.


Here's the completed chrome trim on the four antenna version.
Black print decals will go over the chrome trim later.

The nose cone hasn't been glued in place yet, I still have to glue in the engine block.

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