Yes indeed, it is not so easy to build three models at the same time.
Although all three are almost of the same type.
I take my hat off to the model builders who build different models at the same time.
Back to the built report - let's start with it.
Absolutely unusual, we start this time with the exhaust.
You can tell from some parts of the Albatros kit that it was one of the first from Wingnut Wings.
The exhaust opening is completely missing, also welded seams of the pipes formed from different sheet metal parts are missing.
Well, I will do without most of the welds, but at least I will show the opening and the flanged edge.
First, I file the exhaust port so that it will be flat.
Then I apply a seam around the end of the exhaust with hot-drawn casting rod.
Glues very well with Tamiya extra thin plastic glue.
The freshly glued plastic seam should dry for a few hours before the exhaust opening is milled free with suitable cutters (Dremel).
Pay attention to the material thickness, in the original the exhaust is made of very thin sheet metal.
This means, that as much as possible material is milled off from the exhaust opening on the model.
Step by step, the opening can be milled out further and further. Be careful not to mill or grind off the glued seam - this is required.
I smoothed the glue trace on the outside with fine steel wool BEFORE milling out the opening.
Servus
Bertl
