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WWI Woven Seat
JPTRR
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Posted: Thursday, May 05, 2005 - 06:41 AM UTC
Seems many WWI skysteedsm had wicker seats. I've never been happy with molded kit seats, textured or not.

From my Blue Max Phonix D. I took the plastic seat, loosely put pantyhose over it, a brush of liquid glue, and held it down with a knife handle until it set. Then dry overnight.

Next day I pulled it tight around the sides and secured it with superglue.

Note: I have no idea what kind of nasty fumes could be produced by nylon and glues. I do know, from netting an infantry helmet, that superglue + nylon generates so much heat AND FAST, that it'll burn your fingers if you touch it!



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Posted: Sunday, May 08, 2005 - 03:22 AM UTC
Nice idea Fred, certainly looks beter than a plain plastic seat
Mal
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