Presents: Bell 230 UT online support build-up. Page 2
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I like to use an angle to find the level plane
in the body mounts, mechs are checked
after wood is temporarily CA glued in place,
just tacked. I use a level meter to make sure
all the angles are correct an spaciing is
equidistant in all areas. About 2.5 degrees forward
tilt is built in .
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Brass inserts keep the bottom from crushing
in the rear mount area . Here is the first round
gluing, I use micro balloons to give the glue
extra strength and gap filling power.
WEST SYSTEM epoxy
is used.
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These are VERY scale exhaust
stacks , yes they are light but check out how good they
look complete below . The shape is Not round
but oval as per fullsize. A small gap is left
to give the sunken appearance that is needed.
Simply goop into place after all paint work
is done and they are airbrushed.
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Primer makes them look even better!
Stub winglets need to be trimmed before
installation, trial fit and take time here.
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A small slice with hot knife and then a few
passes with a dremel disc wheel used by
hand to gently open up slit just enough for
winglet. All set and ready to glued later on.