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STEP 3 - MAKING THE BLUEPLANET ECOSTAR WIND TUNNEL MODEL
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Filling formers with foam
Foam strips are bonded into position using instant grab adhesive filler. The foam is then rough cut with a wood saw and shaped approximately with 40 grit production paper.
Square cut foam filled formers
At this stage the outline shape of Blueplanet is revealed. The tail fin and wheel arches need to be added after the body shape is defined.
MODEL MAKING STAGES
Steps 1. Mark out your plywood and cut formers Step 2. Assemble plywood formers Step 3. Fill formers with foam and shape Step 4. Coat foam plug with plaster Step 5. Sand, add detail mouldings and prime Step 6. Paint finished model
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LOADING-SERVO | CARTRIDGE | MOTORS | JOYSTICK-CAR WIND-TUNNEL | WIND TUNNEL DETAILS
This is the kind of result you can expect from your wind tunnel - a super slippery 350+ mph electric streamliner. This particular car is charged by solar power, making it probably the world's fastest solar powered electric land speed record car. She also has battery cartridge exchange built in, for instant refueling.
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