Radial Engine cowlings on British Aircraft

June 1 2008 at 3:23 AM		  
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On many British radial aircraft, the front of the engine cowling looks like copper!? I'm trying to do a decent model of a beaufighter and need to know what this area is actually made of and does anyone know a good way to replicate it?

 
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