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Old 08-18-2006 | 10:26 PM
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Default RE: Another Tamiya Leopard

The final detail parts are going on and the mirrors just didn't make sense. Why put a mirror sticker on it and then put it on the model so no one could see it?

So, I made new mirror mounts out of wire. I cut the old mirror parts up and used the detail parts by drilling holes in them and sliding them over the wire. Then, after drilling holes in the back of the mirrors (brackets) I used the same lacing wire that was used on the turret baskets to fit them to the new posts. While holding the mirrors in the correct position on the posts, I then used CA to lock them on while giving them mobility.

Now, the mirrors not only raise and lower, but are adjustable! And you can even see the mirrored part!
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