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Re: Williams Brothers Curtis C-46 Commando
Posted: Mon May 02, 2022 3:10 pm
by Medicman71
Yeah the Milliput looks great!
Re: Williams Brothers Curtis C-46 Commando
Posted: Mon May 02, 2022 4:12 pm
by LyleW
Medicman71 wrote:Yeah the Milliput looks great!
Thanks, Mike.
Re: Williams Brothers Curtis C-46 Commando
Posted: Mon May 02, 2022 4:28 pm
by jkim
Looking good, Lyle! There is always a benefit/cost analysis done in my head when working with the small aftermarket stuff, both PE and resin. Sometimes I'll do it just for the heck of it even if it won't be seen. Other times, I'll leave some fiddly bits off. There are some really tiny bits on the Tempest engine that I'm not going to add.
I notice gouges on your sanding marks. You may want to use a less coarse grade of sanding material since the gouges themselves will require removal and hence more work.
Re: Williams Brothers Curtis C-46 Commando
Posted: Mon May 02, 2022 5:17 pm
by LyleW
Thanks, John. I understand perfectly your thought on the aftermarket stuff! That is what I’m doing with this. That and how my hands feel...
Scuffing marks have been dealt with. I really did not use a very coarse grit. Not sure why they were so prominent. I really appreciate your advice. All you fellers have so much to offer!
Re: Williams Brothers Curtis C-46 Commando
Posted: Tue May 03, 2022 2:14 am
by jkim
If you can make out individual scratches left by the sandpaper, I would say that is a sign that the grade is too coarse.
Re: Williams Brothers Curtis C-46 Commando
Posted: Tue May 03, 2022 6:53 am
by LyleW
Good point. Between fine grits Ang 0000 steel wool, they were beat into submission.
Re: Williams Brothers Curtis C-46 Commando
Posted: Wed May 04, 2022 8:18 am
by LyleW
Re: Williams Brothers Curtis C-46 Commando
Posted: Wed May 04, 2022 10:19 am
by Medicman71
Very nice! You're really making progress.
Re: Williams Brothers Curtis C-46 Commando
Posted: Wed May 04, 2022 10:36 am
by Stuart
You're nailing this one into shape Lyle!

Re: Williams Brothers Curtis C-46 Commando
Posted: Wed May 04, 2022 12:06 pm
by Duke Maddog
Beautiful work Lyle! That instrument panel is sensational! Excellent work on the nacelles; they are looking well blended.