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I've built many clones / semroc kits based on old Centuri models.
Many of these have compound double-swept fins. Like the Hustler, or the Centauri. Sanding the leading and trailing edges of these fins is a real pain. It's really hard to get a good even shape at the V-shaped intersection. Then it occurred to me, as I started building a Centauri . . . sand the leading and trailing edges of the fins' components BEFORE gluing them together. |
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I agree ..... the Hustler and Lil' Hustler were difficult so I decided to only slightly round all the exposed edges because of the fin shape. The EnerJet Egg Crate had a short flat edge between the leading edge and tip and if I wasn't careful could have easily been sanded too much. I chose to only slightly round all the edges on this model as well to maintain the original look of those fins that has a more square than rounded look in the catalog images. I have another Semroc Lil' Hustler in the bag and when I build that one I may just leave square fin edges because personally that particular fin shape looks pretty good that way. Good idea about sanding before gluing them together! .
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Which is the way to handle the fins on the Astron Sprite, too. Do most all the shaping before installation. |
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