But it does move!Let's continue with the metal work, but this time more towards the front.
The kit contains PE for the side "gills", but it do not look really like open open vents.
So I did 3 cuts, ...
... pressed them against a sharp edge (green GfK) and finally formed with flat twezzers.
A kit error prevents the free rotation of the engine: the lower struts is straight, but a curve is needed. Removed.
Cutted after a paper template, edges are bend, glued an secured wioth rivets.
The plate could be bend easily, so I secured it with a new frame made of steam bend pear wood.
The other side is added too. The back frame is plated with a very thin wood.
All is prepared for the engine installation:
The marks are done with a rubber polishing tool, at very low rpm.
The bonnet was finalized and two vents are added at the front.
View from below:
But it does move! Now the engine is able to rotate! The engine can be seen from below.
This was a lot of work! A oil washing will be added later.
Cheers,
Frank
