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Post by arrphoto on Jul 24, 2010 20:01:56 GMT -5
Has anyone tried making a phase 3 from a phase 2 Kato NW-2? The real issue is the louvers on the hood of course. Any suggestions on adding louvers?
Curt Fortenberry
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Post by samoa switcher on Jul 25, 2010 2:30:49 GMT -5
You coud use Archer Decal louvers if you need to add louvers.
Cyrus Gillespie
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Post by icghogger on Jul 26, 2010 9:13:04 GMT -5
Our friends at Plano also make excellent switcher louvers. I found the spacing between louvers on the Archer decals a little too far apart, however, you can cut and apply each one to correct that (a tad bit tedious, but it can be done).
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Post by arrphoto on Jul 26, 2010 19:07:35 GMT -5
I never knew Plano had those, I'll have to order some, thanks for that.
Curt Fortenberry
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Post by samoa switcher on Jul 27, 2010 0:59:04 GMT -5
I should have mentioned the Plano ones as well. They have both the narrow switcher style in two different groups and also the wider ones as applied to early GPs and SDs. Curt is right the spacing is much better on the Plano etched versions.
Cyrus Gillespie
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Post by RunningExtra on Jul 27, 2010 3:22:22 GMT -5
I need some louvers for an upcoming slug project, I don't see the louvers listed at Plano, you have a part number?
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Post by 1stcajon on Jul 27, 2010 12:00:08 GMT -5
Pardon my ignorance but how are these applied w/o them "showing"?
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Post by icghogger on Jul 27, 2010 15:25:56 GMT -5
Andy, I use Barge cement to attach them. Before I apply the Barge, I run a file over the back side of the metal, trim them close as possible and file a slight taper to the top louver edge to blend them in to the hood.
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Post by RunningExtra on Jul 27, 2010 22:46:34 GMT -5
Thanks Stephen!
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Post by diesel on Jul 28, 2010 22:48:57 GMT -5
looking that up on the walthers site I found out they did their long needed redesign. I approve, this one is much better.
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