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As also mentioned elsewhere another yellow that is very close to the airplane colour as
presented is Epsom colour printer yellow cartridge (140) in two coats – hardly notice any
paint line.
Dummy Radial Engine
The foam between the cylinders of the faux engine was carefully removed as to allow
increased airflow past the motor and the ESC.
Where the foam was cut the white foam exposed was painted flat black as was the “hidden”
forward section of the fuselage / nose area.
When the engine and cowling were replaced the black “background looks quite effective.
Cowling
Fibreglass reinforced tape has been laid internally within the cowling to give it a bit more
strength and flexibility and hopefully an increased life.
A small piece of silicon fuel tube was placed on each of the two screws to soften the
attachment point when tightening and also to provide a little movement which will occur,
Pilot
The green hair of the pilot was painted black, his jacket brown and his trousers navy blue.
The screw securing the pilot (ouch) was removed and the pilot becomes a loose fitment
retained in his seat by an elastic band.
Part of the foam on the canopy underside at the front where it keys into the fuselage was
trimmed away as to allow the canopy to be fitted when the ESC / battery are fitted and also
provide a close clearance on the pilot’s legs.
The final arrangement is to slide the battery (am using the battery pushed well forward into
the provided (unchanged) battery slot then place the pilot in the forward seat.
When the canopy is slipped into place the canopy applies pressure to the pilot’s feet and
secures him firmly in place as the magnetic catch aft clicks securely into positive contact.
