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Old 05-10-2012 | 05:15 PM
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The flying bridge sides and windshield frames were cut from 1/16 plywood. After a couple of tries at a dry assembly it became apparent that the structure was much too flimsy. I cut duplicates of the frames from some 3/32 plywood and doubled up the forward portion of the sides with some 1/16 plywood. After I got a good dry fit of the assembly, I ran a bead of zap-a-gap down the windshield joints. I then reinforced the joints at the on the rear surface and used a mixture of finishing resin and balloons to get a better fit to the cabin roof. The sides and the windshield are not assembled at this time. They have to be removed to paint the cabin roof and sides. Dan.
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