Accropode is a concrete armor unit for breakwaters and shore protection works. This is a HO/1:87 scale miniature, of a 9t/2.98 meter Accropode. To make it hollow inside, he model consists of 2 parts, which are easily clipped together.
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At this Wiki you can find more information about what an Accropode is and for what it is used. Pictures from Google images
Painting/Assembly instructions
Advised color code for painting: RAL 7023 (Concrete Grey)
No glueing is required.
1. Clean the main Accropode part and the top of the smaller part with a soft brush
2. (optional) some light sanding of both parts
3. Gently push the smaller part partly into the main part, to a maximum so that you can still hold both part with a clothespin while painting (see photo).
4. (spray) paint the Accropode (see photo)
5. After drying, gently push the smaller part completely into the main part of the Accropode
Done! Enjoy your Accropode
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