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STEP 3.  MAKING THE BLUE MAX WIND TUNNEL MODEL

 

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 Blue Max is revealed.  The tail fin and wheel arches need to be added after the body shape is defined.

 

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