Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Estes BOSS Kit #7316, Build, Part 4, Engine Pod Intake Disks



The laser cut disks are blackened and a bit rough on the sides.

Lightly sand the sides smooth with 400 grit.







If there is any browning on the face, it can be cleaned up a bit with a white eraser. Getting the face lighter will require fewer coats of white  for an even color. 
It helps to seal the exposed edges with a bead of wood glue. The glue seals the edges and will give a smoother painted finish.
On the left is the applied glue bead,.
On the right, the bead has been smoothed out by wiping with the side of a finger.
After the glue dries, smooth the edges with some 400 grit.
 




The largest ring is glued onto the top edge of the BT-50 engine tubes
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Some CWF filler was brushed around the seam edge and sanded smooth.

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