RE: CMP 120 Zero ARF Build thread
Finally had some time to make some progress on the second wing half. I had reminded myself repeatedly to make sure to take more pics....still forgot.
Anyway, I must have a knock-off in a CMP box or some older version of the 71"/1800mm Zero because this wing has void spaces in the sheeting and the covering leaves horrible residue when it is peeled off. Comparing parts and things to friends, all parts are otherwise identical to what I see here on everyone elses models.
After peeling off the covering I have to go over the wing with packing tape to remove the rest of the covering adhesive. It works pretty well.
I have a full size (to the model) set of enlargements of the 3-view that I use for reference so I traced out the wheel well and got it cut out. You can see how bad the position and size of the kit is from the tracing.
I cut out the old gear mounts, made some new formers and installed new rails. I also sheeted the bays between formers and the wheel well area with 1/32 plywood for strengthening and because it paints better without too much wood grain showing through.