Those struts look most excellent Rick! Can you give us a little guidance as to what kind of bamboo skewers you used, and how you whittled them down to SPAD struts? If I missed this earlier in this thread, my apologies and you can just re-direct me. Thanks.
Best,
Bob
First thanks to all for the positive comments. They are appreciated greatly! I feel I need to mention that Only the inner H struts were carved. The outer struts are from the kit! One thing I was pleased with was how well the stain mixture I used, Cherry and Golden Oak, matched the tan acrylic base and oils of the plastic struts. The bindings were CDL rib tapes from one of the WNW kits.
Bob,
I used skewers found in grilling or housewares sections of most grocery and large retail stores. My steps were as follows:
1. Cut a length off slightly longer than the desired strut length.
2. Use a sharp exacto wedged in to split the skewer portion in half( roughly). I was usually able to get two struts from one piece.
3. Turn it over to the round side and again with a sharp exacto blade start carving length wise. It peels off in even layers. I also carved the sides to desired width in the same way.
4. When close to the width desired start the finishing process with a sanding stick on both sides.
5. Round off the edges with the sanding stick.
6. Sand a V shape on each end while getting it to the actual length.
7. Stain and when dry coat with future.
Thanks for the interest! If I had the tools I am convinced that crushed tubing would be better for the rigging process but these will work for My methods
RAGIII