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STEP 4.  MAKING THE BLUE MAX WIND TUNNEL MODEL

The shaped foam is then coated with a high strength fine plaster.  After 24 hours drying time the plaster may be sanded to a final shape and any adjustments made.

Blue Max BE3 model after first plaster coat

A guide coat is added before a second plaster coat.  Fine sanding using 80 grit follows, then a second guide coat, more plaster filling of surface pits and sanding using 120 grit at which point the model can be sealed in readiness for Step 5: adding detail mouldings, the tail fin and priming.

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