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Title: Turned metal pitot tubes
Post by: Rickshaw on July 25, 2016, 01:14:54 PM
I have been using recently turned metal pitot tubes in 1/72.  They definitely add something to a model, make it's nose slimmer and they are often turned in the complex shapes the real pitot tubes use.  I have used them on F-106, Mirage 2000, Mirage III and other models.

I buy them from EvilBay for a few dollars (Australian) and they are well worth the price.    :thumbsup:

My only concern has been the fragility of their mounting.   They are sometimes easily knocked off! 

(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NTM3WDgwNA==/$(KGrHqQOKiYE6M9wo0,YBOqE,bL+4w~~60_57.JPG)

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They are also available in that infernal 1/48 scale, the work of the Devil, I tell you!   ;)
Title: Re: Turned metal pitot tubes
Post by: GTX_Admin on July 25, 2016, 03:00:01 PM
It might be the work of the Devil...but at least we have cookies...

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Title: Re: Turned metal pitot tubes
Post by: The Big Gimper on July 25, 2016, 07:32:18 PM
What have you found to be the best adhesive? And don't say cookie dough.
Title: Re: Turned metal pitot tubes
Post by: Rickshaw on July 26, 2016, 05:55:45 PM
Quote from: The Big Gimper on July 25, 2016, 07:32:18 PM
What have you found to be the best adhesive? And don't say cookie dough.

Nope. Superglue seems to work just fine.  Usually you have to drill a receiving hole in the nosecone of the model.
Title: Re: Turned metal pitot tubes
Post by: Rickshaw on July 26, 2016, 05:59:16 PM
Quote from: GTX_Admin on July 25, 2016, 03:00:01 PM
It might be the work of the Devil...but at least we have cookies...

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Americanisms!  I tell you, it's "biscuits".  You've been spending too long in that weird scale, Greg.  Come over to the Light Side.  We have Yodha!

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Title: Re: Turned metal pitot tubes
Post by: GTX_Admin on July 26, 2016, 05:51:04 PM
Sorry...Dark Side still winning

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Title: Re: Turned metal pitot tubes
Post by: Rickshaw on July 27, 2016, 10:10:25 AM
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