8: A short length of Evergreen #105, .100 x .100” sty-
rene strip into the top of the tower and cut it flush. This
will fill the large hole.
installation reveals a long omni-directional whip style
located at the top of the tower. Replicating this style of
antenna is almost effortless using thin brass rod which can
be easily cut and formed. However, in this instance, looks
may prevail over true prototype dimension.
Scale parts and visibility
In photography, we often encounter a phenomenon known as
perspective distortion, wherein the angle of a photograph will
change the way elements appear in the photo. Similarly, when
we view an object such as a tower-mounted antenna, it may
appear a different size or even a different color depending on
factors such as lighting and the background it is viewed against.
Keeping this in mind, I recommend using materials with
dimensions that look good in your own individual situation,
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