I have finished detailing the engines for the Container Spaceship project.
The panels on the tapered part of the nozzle were cut after making a pattern from masking tape. The masking tape was applied over the tapered section and the a pencil line was marked on the edge. This was then carefully peeled off and applied to some 0.5mm styrene sheet and then the curve was cut. I used a pair of dividers to mark a second curve marking out the width of the cutout.
I also made a small set square with the matching curved guide to cut them to length with the correct radial angle. The panels were then pre-curved around a small dowel and stuck to the PVC with thick super glue. Both surfaces were sanded first to provide a good key for the adhesive.
The Engines have been sprayed with grey primer and permanently fixed to the rear engine module.
The nozzles are a push fit so they can be removed to access the connectors for the engine lights.
Thanks for looking.
More soon...
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