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Step 15 [bend it / JB weld it]

This part is much harder when you use metal instead of paper. We clamped the pieces between two straight edges and bent it that way. Doing it by hand warps the metal so use something to clamp one side.

You should be able to use your experience from the paper model to know which parts to bend.

We used JB weld and a lot of clamps to attach everything together. JB weld is a type of Epoxy adhesive. Its $5 at Home Depot and can handle the high temperatures we are working with. It takes about 24 hours to fully cure so you need to be patient. We also used it as a filler in some locations since the model has gaps on the treads.

Comments

[Kryptonite]

I have a real welder. I know what I want for Christmas!