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-====== 03 Mock-up: Cowling and Radiator ======
+====== 03-1 Mock-up: Cowling and Radiator ======
-Holes are bored into the nose cowling—whose outer shape has already been roughly formed together with the fuselage block—in order to fit the annular radiator.
+Open holes in the nose cowling, whose outer shape has already been formed together with the fuselage block, to install the annular radiator.
-After rough cutting with a round gouge, the final shaping is done using a round stick (I used the handle of a carving knife) wrapped with sandpaper.
+After rough cutting with a round gouge, finish by wrapping sandpaper around a round stick (I used the handle of a carving knife).
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 | Fig. 3-1 Cowling |
-Once the inner diameter of the cowling has been finished, proceed to fabricate the annular radiator.
+----
-Begin by making the central core piece of the radiator.
-This component is made from the same stock material used for the spinner. Accurately carve the square block into shape.
+Once the inner diameter of the cowling is finished, begin making the annular radiator.
+Start with the central core piece, carved from the same stock as the spinner.
+Accurately shape the square block.
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 | Fig. 3-2 Radiator Core Material |
-After roughly shaping the square block with a knife, refine it with a file and sandpaper to form a round bar.
+----
-Then divide it into two pieces—one for the spinner and the other for the radiator.
+Rough-shape the square block with a knife, then round it with a file and sandpaper.
+Divide it into two rods, one for the spinner and one for the radiator.
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-| Fig. 3-3 Spinner and Radiator Components |
+| Fig. 3-3 Spinner and Radiator Parts |
-Next, cut scrap calendar paper into strips about 10 mm wide.
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-Wrap these strips around the round bar to build up the radiator fins.
+Cut waste calendar paper into 10 mm-wide strips and wrap them around the round bar to form the radiator fins.
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 | Fig. 3-4 Radiator Fins |
-Continue wrapping the paper strips until the diameter fits snugly inside the previously finished cowling.
+----
-Glue the end securely so that the roll does not unravel.
+Continue wrapping until the diameter fits snugly inside the cowling, then glue the end so it will not loosen.
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 | Fig. 3-5 Wrapped Radiator Fins |
-Next, attach eighteen 0.3 mm nickel-silver wires to the front face of the radiator.
+----
-Drill precise 0.3 mm holes into the side of the central core that will be exposed using a pin vise, and insert the wires.
-Finally, add reinforcing members—cut from thin plastic sheet—at the upper and lower positions to give the assembly the look of an authentic radiator.
+Attach eighteen 0.3 mm nickel-silver wires to the radiator’s front face.
+Drill precise 0.3 mm holes in the exposed side of the central core with a pin vise and insert the wires.
+Add small reinforcing strips of plastic sheet at the top and bottom to give the assembly the look of a true radiator.
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 | Fig. 3-6 Engine Rods |
-This photo shows the radiator temporarily fitted into the cowling.
+----
-One of the distinctive features of the Fw 190 D-9 has now been successfully reproduced.
+Here the radiator is temporarily fitted into the cowling, reproducing one of the Fw 190 D-9’s characteristic features.
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-| Fig. 3-7 Engine Trial Assembly |
+| Fig. 3-7 Trial Engine Assembly |
-Eleven cowling flaps are attached to the outer rim of the annular radiator cowling.
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-Carefully carve the mounting grooves for these flaps in the finished cowling using a design knife.
-Cut 0.3 mm-thick plastic sheet into 4 mm-wide strips to form the flaps.
+Eleven cowling flaps are mounted around the annular radiator cowling.
-Fit them temporarily into the grooves on the cowling to determine the total circumference, then divide that length evenly into eleven pieces.
+Cut the grooves for them carefully with a design knife.
+Make each flap from 0.3 mm plastic sheet cut into 4 mm strips; test-fit the strip around the cowling, determine the total length, and divide it evenly into eleven.
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 | Fig. 3-8 Cowling Flaps |
-Cut the marked plastic strip into eleven individual flaps.
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-Curve each one by pressing it against the handle of a brush or similar round tool.
-Attach the first five flaps from the upper right using instant adhesive, then attach another five from the upper left in the same way.
+Cut out the eleven flaps, curve each by pressing it against a brush handle, and glue five from the upper right, then five from the upper left.
-The final flap, at the bottom center, is used to fine-tune the overall fit—if it’s slightly too long, trim it; if too short, make a new piece to adjust the length precisely.
+Adjust the final bottom flap to correct any slight length error—trim if too long, remake if too short.
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-| Fig. 3-9 Adjustment of Cowling Flaps |
+| Fig. 3-9 Flap Adjustment |
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