104 MODEL AVIATION
Stan Alexander, 3709 Valley Ridge Dr., Nashville TN 37211; E-mail: [email protected]
RADIO CONTROL SCALE
LAST MONTH I took up the subject of color in regards to Scale
static judging in competition as well as in Scale modeling in
general. I listed sources of color chips for different eras of aircraft
and included the universally accepted Federal Standard 595B
book from the United States Department of Specifications
Section.
Now you know some of the sources through which you can
obtain color chips, so what the heck do you do with them? If you
are building a model for sport-flying, it isn’t so important for you
to document the correct color. But if you decide later to try
competition, which happens more often than not, color will be
part of your static score.
Page 166, section 4.3 in the AMA Competition Regulations
tells competitors what is required for color documentation.
A static judge examines a competitor’s color-chip documentation.
All colors used on the model are represented.
Documentation for Pete McDermott’s Sopwith Triplane includes
this page of color photos of scale details.
Color documentation here includes color chips and a color fiveview,
which are authenticated by the RAF Museum. Color photos in Czech competitor’s Avro 504’s documentation.
“To be eligible for Finish, Color, and Markings points, some
proof of the color scheme used on the model is required. This can
be:
“Either: a. photo or photos.
“Or: b. Some other pictorial representation, such as a magazine
or other published color painting or drawing.
“Or: c. A detailed written description of the color scheme and/or
markings from a reliable source.
“Or: d. Notes and diagrams of markings on black-and white
three-view. (“Profile” and similar types of color paintings in three-
08sig4.QXD 5/21/04 12:03 pm Page 104
August 2004 105
view form can be used for both proof of Accuracy of Outline and
Finish, Color, and Markings.)”
This is 30% of the total static score. In many cases, rules state
what is required to compete! Think about that! They don’t tell you
what you should do to win, or place for that matter. The rules
mostly give you the minimums needed to compete in Sportsman,
Expert, Designer, or Team Scale.
Having accurate color chips that match the paint and paint
scheme you intend to use on your model can be crucial since finish,
color, and markings are 30% of your static score. Using the IPMS
Color Cross-Reference Guide to cross-reference the color chips
from the Federal Standard 595B book can be invaluable when
This was one of the indoor RC Scale models at the National
Championships at the Horizon Convention Center in 2002.
Focke Wulf FW 190, vol. 1 by Krzysztof Janowicz of Poland.
com
08sig4.QXD 5/21/04 12:04 pm Page 105
106 MODEL AVIATION
matching colors of lesser-known air forces
or particular aircraft.
Many modelers obtain a match by taking
the color chip(s) to a paint store such as Du
Pont, Porter, or even automotive paint and
body centers. You are much more likely to
have the chip(s) matched there than at one
of the warehouse stores.
In most winning documentation
notebooks, you will find paint chips and the
statement “Judges please use the paint chips
for color documentation. Use the color
photos for color placement only.” That is a
good idea from a contestant’s point of view.
Some modelers swear by black-and-white
photos while others rely on color photos
only. Most of us can no longer find blackand-
white photos, and using only color
photos can cause confusion in the judging
process.
I’ve included photos of a few
documentation sets from the European Scale
Championships to show you what other
modelers are doing with color
documentation. This might give you an idea
and help your static scores.
After matching the paint and the chip,
paint a sample of material that is covered in
the same primer and covering (fiberglass,
cloth, polyester) you will use. If all works
well from this point, you should be ready to
start painting your Scale aircraft. If not,
work on the color mix and your particular
type of paint to make it lighter, darker, more
or less glossy, or flat.
Be aware that the surface color of the
material, whether it’s balsa, fiberglass, or
primer, has an effect on the model’s color. If
you use darker primers with light paint
colors such as white, red, orange, or yellow,
the shade will probably be inaccurate. Use a
light-colored or white primer coat before
you paint these colors.
Some manufacturers’ and suppliers’
paints are already matched to the Federal
Standard 595B book or to the Randolph
color chart. One such company is Nelson
Hobby Specialties, 394 SW 211th Ave.,
Aloha OR 97006; Tel.: (877) 263-5766;
Web site: www.nelsonhobby.com.
Nelson has a full line of paints produced
by System Three Resins Inc., and they are
polyurethane as well as two-part epoxies
that can be thinned or reduced with water.
The paints include military and civilian
colors such as Olive Drab, Dove Grey,
Sapphire Blue, Royal Blue, Dark Gull Grey,
and Sand. They are matched to the Federal
FS numbering system, which is great! I wish
every paint manufacturer would do this for
us.
Some paint manufacturers have filled the
huge hole that was left when K&B quit
producing its two-part epoxy paints several
years ago, including the Stits finishing
system. I’ll include more paint
manufacturers with my report on the Toledo
show next month.
Announcements: The 2006 FAI Scale
World Championships will be held in
Sweden. The US FAI Team Selection for
this event is scheduled for the summer of
2005. A team of three competitors who will
represent the USA and AMA will be
selected for the F4B (CL Scale) team and
for the F4C (RC Scale) team. I will provide
more information about this as soon as I get
it.
Indoor RC Scale competition at this
year’s Scale National Championships will
take place June 25 at the Horizon
Convention Center in Muncie, Indiana.
Events will begin after static judging for all
official and unofficial classes has been
completed. Sport Scale, Fun Scale, and an
open fun-fly will be conducted.
AMA and the National Association of
Scale Aeromodelers will host the
competition, with event director Mike Gretz
at the helm again. It’s a great time and just
plane fun to watch. (I hope you caught that
play on words.)
Bookshelf: Focke Wulf FW 190, vol. 1 by
Krzysztof Janowicz is published by
Kagero Publishers. This volume is packed
with 97 pages of information about the
famous German World War II fighter and
includes color side plates, exploded views,
and 23 pages of scale drawings. This book
features Polish and English text and is a
wealth of information about this series of
fighters.
Many who model heavy-metal World
War II fighters like the earlier aircraft on
both sides because they tended to be painted
with more colorful paint schemes. As the
war dragged on, color schemes became
much simpler and less colorful.
Data and documentation is included
from the beginning of the Focke-Wulf 190
program, with the V1 model to the A-8 and
F-8 versions. This book doesn’t include the
later versions of the 190, such as the longnose
D-9 series. Decals in 1⁄72 and 1⁄48 scale
are included that match the artwork on the
card-stock front cover.
Look for this publication and others like
it at Squadron Mail Order, 1115 Crowley
Dr., Carrollton TX 75011; Tel.: (972) 242-
8663; Web site: www.squadron.com.
New Product: A new arrival on the retail
scene for Scale modelers is Klass Kote
epoxy paint systems. Klass Kote is a series
of two-part epoxy coatings that are available
in a variety of colors, primers, and clear
coats. This system is somewhat like the old
K&B paints, but without the lead. It is
resistant to many fuels, including
nitromethane.
Check out the product line at Diversified
Solutions, 5932 Chicago Ave. S.,
Minneapolis MN 55417; Tel.: (612) 243-
1234, or at www.klasskote.com.
Next month we will take a trip to the 2004
Toledo expo. This was the show’s 50th
anniversary. Scale goodies were
everywhere, and in a sea of ARFs there
were even a few new Scale kits!
Fair skies and tailwinds. MA
Just call and ask for cowlings,
wheelpants or floats from
Carl Goldberg Models,
Midwest Products, Global Hobbies,
Great Planes Manufacturing,
Pica Products and many more.
Most cowlings are seamless.
Make it last
with fiberglass.
We have a large selection of
one piece, epoxy resin cowlings
and wheel pants.
Stan’s Fiber Tech
2575 Jackson, Riverside, CA 92503
909-352-4758
Call for Price List - or visit us at
www.stansfibertech.com
OWN A MACHINE SHOP
1-800-476-4849
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FREE!
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• Easy to use – No
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required.
• Versatile – Fix or
make almost anything.
• Affordalbe-- 6
models starting
at $995.
• CNC Compatible
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Visit the AMA Education Committee Web site at www.buildandfly.com.
08sig4.QXD 5/21/04 12:04 pm Page 106
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Page Numbers: 104,105,106
Edition: Model Aviation - 2004/08
Page Numbers: 104,105,106
104 MODEL AVIATION
Stan Alexander, 3709 Valley Ridge Dr., Nashville TN 37211; E-mail: [email protected]
RADIO CONTROL SCALE
LAST MONTH I took up the subject of color in regards to Scale
static judging in competition as well as in Scale modeling in
general. I listed sources of color chips for different eras of aircraft
and included the universally accepted Federal Standard 595B
book from the United States Department of Specifications
Section.
Now you know some of the sources through which you can
obtain color chips, so what the heck do you do with them? If you
are building a model for sport-flying, it isn’t so important for you
to document the correct color. But if you decide later to try
competition, which happens more often than not, color will be
part of your static score.
Page 166, section 4.3 in the AMA Competition Regulations
tells competitors what is required for color documentation.
A static judge examines a competitor’s color-chip documentation.
All colors used on the model are represented.
Documentation for Pete McDermott’s Sopwith Triplane includes
this page of color photos of scale details.
Color documentation here includes color chips and a color fiveview,
which are authenticated by the RAF Museum. Color photos in Czech competitor’s Avro 504’s documentation.
“To be eligible for Finish, Color, and Markings points, some
proof of the color scheme used on the model is required. This can
be:
“Either: a. photo or photos.
“Or: b. Some other pictorial representation, such as a magazine
or other published color painting or drawing.
“Or: c. A detailed written description of the color scheme and/or
markings from a reliable source.
“Or: d. Notes and diagrams of markings on black-and white
three-view. (“Profile” and similar types of color paintings in three-
08sig4.QXD 5/21/04 12:03 pm Page 104
August 2004 105
view form can be used for both proof of Accuracy of Outline and
Finish, Color, and Markings.)”
This is 30% of the total static score. In many cases, rules state
what is required to compete! Think about that! They don’t tell you
what you should do to win, or place for that matter. The rules
mostly give you the minimums needed to compete in Sportsman,
Expert, Designer, or Team Scale.
Having accurate color chips that match the paint and paint
scheme you intend to use on your model can be crucial since finish,
color, and markings are 30% of your static score. Using the IPMS
Color Cross-Reference Guide to cross-reference the color chips
from the Federal Standard 595B book can be invaluable when
This was one of the indoor RC Scale models at the National
Championships at the Horizon Convention Center in 2002.
Focke Wulf FW 190, vol. 1 by Krzysztof Janowicz of Poland.
com
08sig4.QXD 5/21/04 12:04 pm Page 105
106 MODEL AVIATION
matching colors of lesser-known air forces
or particular aircraft.
Many modelers obtain a match by taking
the color chip(s) to a paint store such as Du
Pont, Porter, or even automotive paint and
body centers. You are much more likely to
have the chip(s) matched there than at one
of the warehouse stores.
In most winning documentation
notebooks, you will find paint chips and the
statement “Judges please use the paint chips
for color documentation. Use the color
photos for color placement only.” That is a
good idea from a contestant’s point of view.
Some modelers swear by black-and-white
photos while others rely on color photos
only. Most of us can no longer find blackand-
white photos, and using only color
photos can cause confusion in the judging
process.
I’ve included photos of a few
documentation sets from the European Scale
Championships to show you what other
modelers are doing with color
documentation. This might give you an idea
and help your static scores.
After matching the paint and the chip,
paint a sample of material that is covered in
the same primer and covering (fiberglass,
cloth, polyester) you will use. If all works
well from this point, you should be ready to
start painting your Scale aircraft. If not,
work on the color mix and your particular
type of paint to make it lighter, darker, more
or less glossy, or flat.
Be aware that the surface color of the
material, whether it’s balsa, fiberglass, or
primer, has an effect on the model’s color. If
you use darker primers with light paint
colors such as white, red, orange, or yellow,
the shade will probably be inaccurate. Use a
light-colored or white primer coat before
you paint these colors.
Some manufacturers’ and suppliers’
paints are already matched to the Federal
Standard 595B book or to the Randolph
color chart. One such company is Nelson
Hobby Specialties, 394 SW 211th Ave.,
Aloha OR 97006; Tel.: (877) 263-5766;
Web site: www.nelsonhobby.com.
Nelson has a full line of paints produced
by System Three Resins Inc., and they are
polyurethane as well as two-part epoxies
that can be thinned or reduced with water.
The paints include military and civilian
colors such as Olive Drab, Dove Grey,
Sapphire Blue, Royal Blue, Dark Gull Grey,
and Sand. They are matched to the Federal
FS numbering system, which is great! I wish
every paint manufacturer would do this for
us.
Some paint manufacturers have filled the
huge hole that was left when K&B quit
producing its two-part epoxy paints several
years ago, including the Stits finishing
system. I’ll include more paint
manufacturers with my report on the Toledo
show next month.
Announcements: The 2006 FAI Scale
World Championships will be held in
Sweden. The US FAI Team Selection for
this event is scheduled for the summer of
2005. A team of three competitors who will
represent the USA and AMA will be
selected for the F4B (CL Scale) team and
for the F4C (RC Scale) team. I will provide
more information about this as soon as I get
it.
Indoor RC Scale competition at this
year’s Scale National Championships will
take place June 25 at the Horizon
Convention Center in Muncie, Indiana.
Events will begin after static judging for all
official and unofficial classes has been
completed. Sport Scale, Fun Scale, and an
open fun-fly will be conducted.
AMA and the National Association of
Scale Aeromodelers will host the
competition, with event director Mike Gretz
at the helm again. It’s a great time and just
plane fun to watch. (I hope you caught that
play on words.)
Bookshelf: Focke Wulf FW 190, vol. 1 by
Krzysztof Janowicz is published by
Kagero Publishers. This volume is packed
with 97 pages of information about the
famous German World War II fighter and
includes color side plates, exploded views,
and 23 pages of scale drawings. This book
features Polish and English text and is a
wealth of information about this series of
fighters.
Many who model heavy-metal World
War II fighters like the earlier aircraft on
both sides because they tended to be painted
with more colorful paint schemes. As the
war dragged on, color schemes became
much simpler and less colorful.
Data and documentation is included
from the beginning of the Focke-Wulf 190
program, with the V1 model to the A-8 and
F-8 versions. This book doesn’t include the
later versions of the 190, such as the longnose
D-9 series. Decals in 1⁄72 and 1⁄48 scale
are included that match the artwork on the
card-stock front cover.
Look for this publication and others like
it at Squadron Mail Order, 1115 Crowley
Dr., Carrollton TX 75011; Tel.: (972) 242-
8663; Web site: www.squadron.com.
New Product: A new arrival on the retail
scene for Scale modelers is Klass Kote
epoxy paint systems. Klass Kote is a series
of two-part epoxy coatings that are available
in a variety of colors, primers, and clear
coats. This system is somewhat like the old
K&B paints, but without the lead. It is
resistant to many fuels, including
nitromethane.
Check out the product line at Diversified
Solutions, 5932 Chicago Ave. S.,
Minneapolis MN 55417; Tel.: (612) 243-
1234, or at www.klasskote.com.
Next month we will take a trip to the 2004
Toledo expo. This was the show’s 50th
anniversary. Scale goodies were
everywhere, and in a sea of ARFs there
were even a few new Scale kits!
Fair skies and tailwinds. MA
Just call and ask for cowlings,
wheelpants or floats from
Carl Goldberg Models,
Midwest Products, Global Hobbies,
Great Planes Manufacturing,
Pica Products and many more.
Most cowlings are seamless.
Make it last
with fiberglass.
We have a large selection of
one piece, epoxy resin cowlings
and wheel pants.
Stan’s Fiber Tech
2575 Jackson, Riverside, CA 92503
909-352-4758
Call for Price List - or visit us at
www.stansfibertech.com
OWN A MACHINE SHOP
1-800-476-4849
O r V i s i t u s a t w w w.smithy.com
GUARANTEED To pay for itself! FREE!
Info Kit
FREE!
Info Kit
Call
Today!
“I can fix ‘most anything. I don’t know how I lived
without my Smithy. It paid for itself in no time.”
• Easy to use – No
experience
required.
• Versatile – Fix or
make almost anything.
• Affordalbe-- 6
models starting
at $995.
• CNC Compatible
Do It Yourself on a Smithy Lathe•Mill•Drill!
Visit the AMA Education Committee Web site at www.buildandfly.com.
08sig4.QXD 5/21/04 12:04 pm Page 106
Edition: Model Aviation - 2004/08
Page Numbers: 104,105,106
104 MODEL AVIATION
Stan Alexander, 3709 Valley Ridge Dr., Nashville TN 37211; E-mail: [email protected]
RADIO CONTROL SCALE
LAST MONTH I took up the subject of color in regards to Scale
static judging in competition as well as in Scale modeling in
general. I listed sources of color chips for different eras of aircraft
and included the universally accepted Federal Standard 595B
book from the United States Department of Specifications
Section.
Now you know some of the sources through which you can
obtain color chips, so what the heck do you do with them? If you
are building a model for sport-flying, it isn’t so important for you
to document the correct color. But if you decide later to try
competition, which happens more often than not, color will be
part of your static score.
Page 166, section 4.3 in the AMA Competition Regulations
tells competitors what is required for color documentation.
A static judge examines a competitor’s color-chip documentation.
All colors used on the model are represented.
Documentation for Pete McDermott’s Sopwith Triplane includes
this page of color photos of scale details.
Color documentation here includes color chips and a color fiveview,
which are authenticated by the RAF Museum. Color photos in Czech competitor’s Avro 504’s documentation.
“To be eligible for Finish, Color, and Markings points, some
proof of the color scheme used on the model is required. This can
be:
“Either: a. photo or photos.
“Or: b. Some other pictorial representation, such as a magazine
or other published color painting or drawing.
“Or: c. A detailed written description of the color scheme and/or
markings from a reliable source.
“Or: d. Notes and diagrams of markings on black-and white
three-view. (“Profile” and similar types of color paintings in three-
08sig4.QXD 5/21/04 12:03 pm Page 104
August 2004 105
view form can be used for both proof of Accuracy of Outline and
Finish, Color, and Markings.)”
This is 30% of the total static score. In many cases, rules state
what is required to compete! Think about that! They don’t tell you
what you should do to win, or place for that matter. The rules
mostly give you the minimums needed to compete in Sportsman,
Expert, Designer, or Team Scale.
Having accurate color chips that match the paint and paint
scheme you intend to use on your model can be crucial since finish,
color, and markings are 30% of your static score. Using the IPMS
Color Cross-Reference Guide to cross-reference the color chips
from the Federal Standard 595B book can be invaluable when
This was one of the indoor RC Scale models at the National
Championships at the Horizon Convention Center in 2002.
Focke Wulf FW 190, vol. 1 by Krzysztof Janowicz of Poland.
com
08sig4.QXD 5/21/04 12:04 pm Page 105
106 MODEL AVIATION
matching colors of lesser-known air forces
or particular aircraft.
Many modelers obtain a match by taking
the color chip(s) to a paint store such as Du
Pont, Porter, or even automotive paint and
body centers. You are much more likely to
have the chip(s) matched there than at one
of the warehouse stores.
In most winning documentation
notebooks, you will find paint chips and the
statement “Judges please use the paint chips
for color documentation. Use the color
photos for color placement only.” That is a
good idea from a contestant’s point of view.
Some modelers swear by black-and-white
photos while others rely on color photos
only. Most of us can no longer find blackand-
white photos, and using only color
photos can cause confusion in the judging
process.
I’ve included photos of a few
documentation sets from the European Scale
Championships to show you what other
modelers are doing with color
documentation. This might give you an idea
and help your static scores.
After matching the paint and the chip,
paint a sample of material that is covered in
the same primer and covering (fiberglass,
cloth, polyester) you will use. If all works
well from this point, you should be ready to
start painting your Scale aircraft. If not,
work on the color mix and your particular
type of paint to make it lighter, darker, more
or less glossy, or flat.
Be aware that the surface color of the
material, whether it’s balsa, fiberglass, or
primer, has an effect on the model’s color. If
you use darker primers with light paint
colors such as white, red, orange, or yellow,
the shade will probably be inaccurate. Use a
light-colored or white primer coat before
you paint these colors.
Some manufacturers’ and suppliers’
paints are already matched to the Federal
Standard 595B book or to the Randolph
color chart. One such company is Nelson
Hobby Specialties, 394 SW 211th Ave.,
Aloha OR 97006; Tel.: (877) 263-5766;
Web site: www.nelsonhobby.com.
Nelson has a full line of paints produced
by System Three Resins Inc., and they are
polyurethane as well as two-part epoxies
that can be thinned or reduced with water.
The paints include military and civilian
colors such as Olive Drab, Dove Grey,
Sapphire Blue, Royal Blue, Dark Gull Grey,
and Sand. They are matched to the Federal
FS numbering system, which is great! I wish
every paint manufacturer would do this for
us.
Some paint manufacturers have filled the
huge hole that was left when K&B quit
producing its two-part epoxy paints several
years ago, including the Stits finishing
system. I’ll include more paint
manufacturers with my report on the Toledo
show next month.
Announcements: The 2006 FAI Scale
World Championships will be held in
Sweden. The US FAI Team Selection for
this event is scheduled for the summer of
2005. A team of three competitors who will
represent the USA and AMA will be
selected for the F4B (CL Scale) team and
for the F4C (RC Scale) team. I will provide
more information about this as soon as I get
it.
Indoor RC Scale competition at this
year’s Scale National Championships will
take place June 25 at the Horizon
Convention Center in Muncie, Indiana.
Events will begin after static judging for all
official and unofficial classes has been
completed. Sport Scale, Fun Scale, and an
open fun-fly will be conducted.
AMA and the National Association of
Scale Aeromodelers will host the
competition, with event director Mike Gretz
at the helm again. It’s a great time and just
plane fun to watch. (I hope you caught that
play on words.)
Bookshelf: Focke Wulf FW 190, vol. 1 by
Krzysztof Janowicz is published by
Kagero Publishers. This volume is packed
with 97 pages of information about the
famous German World War II fighter and
includes color side plates, exploded views,
and 23 pages of scale drawings. This book
features Polish and English text and is a
wealth of information about this series of
fighters.
Many who model heavy-metal World
War II fighters like the earlier aircraft on
both sides because they tended to be painted
with more colorful paint schemes. As the
war dragged on, color schemes became
much simpler and less colorful.
Data and documentation is included
from the beginning of the Focke-Wulf 190
program, with the V1 model to the A-8 and
F-8 versions. This book doesn’t include the
later versions of the 190, such as the longnose
D-9 series. Decals in 1⁄72 and 1⁄48 scale
are included that match the artwork on the
card-stock front cover.
Look for this publication and others like
it at Squadron Mail Order, 1115 Crowley
Dr., Carrollton TX 75011; Tel.: (972) 242-
8663; Web site: www.squadron.com.
New Product: A new arrival on the retail
scene for Scale modelers is Klass Kote
epoxy paint systems. Klass Kote is a series
of two-part epoxy coatings that are available
in a variety of colors, primers, and clear
coats. This system is somewhat like the old
K&B paints, but without the lead. It is
resistant to many fuels, including
nitromethane.
Check out the product line at Diversified
Solutions, 5932 Chicago Ave. S.,
Minneapolis MN 55417; Tel.: (612) 243-
1234, or at www.klasskote.com.
Next month we will take a trip to the 2004
Toledo expo. This was the show’s 50th
anniversary. Scale goodies were
everywhere, and in a sea of ARFs there
were even a few new Scale kits!
Fair skies and tailwinds. MA
Just call and ask for cowlings,
wheelpants or floats from
Carl Goldberg Models,
Midwest Products, Global Hobbies,
Great Planes Manufacturing,
Pica Products and many more.
Most cowlings are seamless.
Make it last
with fiberglass.
We have a large selection of
one piece, epoxy resin cowlings
and wheel pants.
Stan’s Fiber Tech
2575 Jackson, Riverside, CA 92503
909-352-4758
Call for Price List - or visit us at
www.stansfibertech.com
OWN A MACHINE SHOP
1-800-476-4849
O r V i s i t u s a t w w w.smithy.com
GUARANTEED To pay for itself! FREE!
Info Kit
FREE!
Info Kit
Call
Today!
“I can fix ‘most anything. I don’t know how I lived
without my Smithy. It paid for itself in no time.”
• Easy to use – No
experience
required.
• Versatile – Fix or
make almost anything.
• Affordalbe-- 6
models starting
at $995.
• CNC Compatible
Do It Yourself on a Smithy Lathe•Mill•Drill!
Visit the AMA Education Committee Web site at www.buildandfly.com.
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