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Fusuno Bell 407 / Vario Mechanics

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Rivets, detaiiling and paint

Oct 27, 2026

Added rivets with canopy glue, syringe and needle, added the verticle fin "strip/flaps" and horizontal fin "leading edge slats". Did not like the looks of 3mm bolts or screws attaching the verticle fin to the tail boom and filled those holes and attached the tail fin from the inside. I wanted a more "old school" paint scheme and chose this Navy inspired scheme using red/white paint. Added the Wire Strike Protection Kit which always make a great addition to the look. My wife did the custom graphics with her CriCut. Of course I weathered the entire fuselage, deglossed where needed and shot "exhaust soot" on the tail boom and leading edge of the verticle and horizontal fins. Next will be "flying".

Chapter 3: Rivets, detaiiling and paint
Chapter 3: Rivets, detaiiling and paintChapter 3: Rivets, detaiiling and paintChapter 3: Rivets, detaiiling and paintChapter 3: Rivets, detaiiling and paint
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