Wheelhouse windows

The front of the wheelhouse is shaped with window panels under several angles. To get this in the right shape I used two brass guiding wires. These were bend with the right angles and length and this helps a lot when measuring.

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The guiding wires are soldered on there spots.

Once the wires are on the right place you hold a sheet of material against them and you mark the outline of the panel. This is easier then measuring and the chance of mistakes is less.

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In the two outer corners there are two extra guiding wires soldered to help shaping the top windows after the topdeck is soldered to the wires.

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Now the topdeck is in place and you got the right shapes for the angled sidewalls and the topwindows.

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All windows are ready, now only closing the seams with epoxy putty.

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Sanding can start.

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The putty is sanded and the joints are closed.