I recently got an Aurora F9F Panther, circa 1960, and it came from the Netherlands via a 50 year hiatus in France. The box had more mold on it than a Brie or bottle of Chateau Lafite. Over those 50 years, someone in France must of figured that half of the wing tip tank would make a good escargot pick!
The challenge is to build that part:
Using the one remaining as a template, I began tracing and cutting sheet styrene:
A 4'*8' sheet costs me about $40-50.
I opted for thick sheet after I realized I would need about 7 of the thin ones:
I learned this technique in high school shop class, using wood or acrylic as the laminates:
Yes, they are the same length, just an illusion.
I'll do a bit more carving then drill the slot out before shaping with an X-acto, and post the process.
I want to dedicate this little project to MSGT Bill Bernhardt, "Berny".