Props to H.G. 4 – Then to Redhand
So, the props are done and ready for display. I’ll explain the “Then to Redhand” part of the title at the end.
For now, you will get not just photos but also HG’s construction commentary.
I’ll begin with going over the steps of the aluminum rectangles, since there was some confusion as to how they were masked off.
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Three blades and masking tape with metal spray spot
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Masking tape and rectangle covering prop.
With the tiny rectangle measured and cut out of the masking tape, it gets placed on the prop in the desired spot. Then the masking tape gets placed over it.
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Masking tape with blank rectangle spot.
Spray the area with a very light coat with AK XTREME metal aluminum and wait 15 minutes before removing the masking tape.
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Masking tape next to blade.
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No# 3 hub being chipped.
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Second view of chipped hub.
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All props.
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Close-up of new No# 4 prop.
Inspired by this photo:
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Close-up of No# 3 prop.
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Close-up of No# 2 prop.
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Close-up of No# 1 prop.
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All props on LL.
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Port wing
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Starboard wing
Note the tattered #3 prop blade Ham. Standard logo like the worn one in the photo below.
Finally, here are two shots from HG showing wear on the rear blades of #1 prop,
in high light
as H.G. says.
and the worn rear blades of #3 prop
HG tells me that he will be separately shipping these props to me in advance of the finished model so that I’ll be the one to post pics of the complete model when it’s done in about a couple of months.
FYI #4 cowling will be removable to show the whole engine, so we may have some “action” in the diorama I’m planning. Maybe with a platform like these:
Time will tell.