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Old 10-28-2004, 06:07 AM
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Question simetrical sides (sorry bout the spelling)

hi again, i bet u guys are sick of me already lol. i was just wonderin whats the best way to ensure both sides of the custom kit are exactly the same?
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Old 10-28-2004, 06:09 AM
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Re: simetrical sides (sorry bout the spelling)

A good eye and a good Caliper to check the measurement.
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Old 10-28-2004, 06:29 AM
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Re: simetrical sides (sorry bout the spelling)

Exactly what Martbee said. Most of it is instinct with the eye. Theres no set way to do it.
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Old 10-28-2004, 07:54 AM
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cheers for the help guys
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Re: simetrical sides (sorry bout the spelling)

I believe this was actually discussed at length recently, you may want to look up the last couple of threads on sheet styrene.
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Re: Re: simetrical sides (sorry bout the spelling)

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A good eye and a good Caliper to check the measurement.
exactly.. also styrenne help
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Re: simetrical sides (sorry bout the spelling)

Cut out a pair of styrene sheets, and use them as the bones of the custom part.
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