Instead of throwing out antiquated 3.5″ diskettes from a bygone era of computer media, I’ve found them to be a source for a lot of good scratchbuilding materials. Once the diskette is dismantled, the case provides pliable plastic that can be cut to various shapes. In addition, there is a protective fabric cover for the magnetic disc inside the case which can be easily separated and utilized for a number of things, such as the fabric lining inside early helicopters like the UH-1.

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Robert BettingerAlbuquerque, New Mexico