The flat outside face of this 20/50 nozzle support ring will visible on the finished model, even with the end of the BT-50 Orbiter body.
Sand the outside face smooth with 400 grit on a block.
TIP: You can "seal" the ring face with a light coat of wood glue and lightly sand again when dry. Sealing a rough surface like this gives you a more even paint coverage. The paint won't soak in if the surface is sealed.
TIP: As I always recommend, scan and make a few practice copies of the shroud. Form a few and pick the best one for the build.
Cut the flat sides with a straightedge and knife. Cut the rounded sides with scissors for a smoother arc.
TIP: Run a fingertip over the curved sides and you'll probably reel some high and low spots. Run some 400 grit over the sides to smooth them out.
Pre-form the shroud in the heel of your hand with a clean dowel.
Press into the shroud with the dowel in an "arc" shape shown by the arrows.
You might need a little more pressure forming at the ends to get a complete full circle shape.
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