RE: BVM F-4 build
pic #1 shows the slots in the finish cut mode. These slots were worked with a small permagrit file to just fit the poly ply strut.
pic #2 shows the ploy ply strut next to the fuselage. Mainly to show the thickness of the strut.
pic #3 shows the strut hand fit into each slot. This should be a smooth yet tight fit.
pic #4 shows the struts placed in from the inside to the diverter. At this time the inlet cheek cowls have been installed. Thoise updates are after this one. I cut and trim each sturt to extend into the fuselage about 1mm or so.
pic #5 shows the struts in place (not glued in yet) with the inlet cheek cowls and diverters installed. Definitely adds a bit to this part of the model. When glued in these will be parallel to the ground and square to the fuselage. They will also have a basic sharp leading edge sanded on them.
These struts main purpose was to cut the barrier net on a carrier if teh cable failed or hook did not come down.