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USAAF-RAF cowling fasteners in 1/48


Bozothenutter

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41 minutes ago, Bozothenutter said:

Do they exist?

I can find plenty of Luftwaffe fasteners, no Allied ones.....

Hmm, well, you can find Luftwaffe officers mess paper doilies I should imagine.....  sorry, my inner cynic speaks.

 

Memory tells me the most common type cowl fasteners on RAF /USSAF type are circular, as opposed to the German latch type, so are considerably easier to replicate by use of tools like beading tools or thin metal tube. 

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see here for details, beading tool like the above can be got on ebay cheap, 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Handmade-Jewelry-Tools-Diamond-Setting-Beading-Stone-Beaders-23Pcs-Set/122555118797

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fro example, they used to be like £5 though....

 

 

 

Finally, I'd suggesting editing the thread heading to 'Do aftermarket cowl fasterners exit for RAF/USAAF types in 1/48' as that is what you are asking.

 

HTH

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