Next is to start work on the turbo chargers on each boom.
Starting with the cooling scoops, 2 on each side. In hindsight should've install these before painting. But the fit is so good that there is no issue installing them at this point.
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1. Cooling scoops, 2 on each side
At this time using a silver prismacolor pencil to chip away leading edges, walk way areas, service/maintenance panels and fasteners.
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1. Silver pencil for chipping, hi wear areas, and panel removal
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1. A bit more chipping here
Next the masks were removed from the canopy.
A bit more chipping on the inner wing panel to the cockpit, lots of chipping here to show that effect.
The lower counter weight is installed under the horizontal center stab.
The masks are removed from landing lamps under the wings.
Now to start on the turbos. Painted burnt metal.
One installed on each side.
Next the heat shield is installed just forward of the turbine housing. These are not painted yet.
Next the feed tube is installed on top of each turbine housing.
Next the turbo unit is then painted burnt metal the given a light wash of rust to give it a heated over time look.
The filler panel between the forward turbo and rear unit is installed.
Next the front extension is installed.
Next up is the landing gear, this will be fun.
More to follow.
