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General Aircraft: Tips & Techniques
Discussions on specific A/C building techniques.
Couple of questions
BigPeteUK
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England - North West, United Kingdom
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Posted: Wednesday, January 17, 2007 - 02:51 PM UTC
Hi all, I was wondering if anyone has had any experience making engine intake covers for jet aircraft, i have tammy 1/32 F-15C on the bench and would like to make some for it.

My next questions is how would i go about staining the exhausts on the jet, i have seen many photos that show very distinctive stain patterns from the burners.
mother
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New York, United States
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Posted: Thursday, January 18, 2007 - 04:54 AM UTC
Hey Pete,
What I did for my Phantom can was using various Testors metallizer paints. Then I cleared it will Future Floor Wax followed by a black oil wash and a lighten dry brush of stainless steel. Then airbrushed thin lines using burnt metal metallizer and Tamiya’s smoke followed by a dull coat.

As for the FOD covers, I’d say use some .20mm evergreen plastic, cut to size and bend and shape. Shouldn’t have problems as they are squared.

Joe
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