[WWI] 1/72 engine cylinders

[wed317]

"1. A guy in Fine Scale Modeler scratchbuilt some Japanese Z@#$ engine a few
years ago by using 2 sizes of discs punched out of sheets of .005 plastic
card.  Then glue them into stacks alternating small and larger circles until
you get the correct height.  With a closed cowl Nieuport 17 you will not
even have to worry about doing the cylinder heads as this will never be seen
inside the cowl.  For a N. 11/16/21 you are on your own here!"

I remember the build you are talking about, it was a world war the second
part Japanese a/c IIRC.  (A great build too IMHO.)  The cylinder heads can
be seen on a Nie.17.  There are two very large exhaust outlet holes on the
cowling, one directly beneath and one right next to it on the starboard
side.  Also, the cylinder heads can be seen when looking at the a/c from the
bottom and behind.

"2. Another method that I have read about is to use fine thread machine
screws the proper width of the cylinder.  Cut off the end with a Dremel
motor tool and trim them to the correct legnth, then cut off the cylinders
molded on the kit engine and super glue these ones on.  The thread angle is
so fine that it is almost impossible to see the angle on the finished
model."

Yes, I have seen this too, but for this build I wanted to improve what came
in the kit.  I really appreciate the suggestions.

Warren