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Further experiments in re-scaling
I had this Fontana, I didn't think black scales were quite right, and the slightly unusual angles on the spine and the toe made me think that less conventional scales were in order:
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Overall, I'm happy. The wedge is perhaps a touch wide.
Some observations:
-with transparent scales, everything needs finishing before assembly, I did some polishing after pinning the wedge, and some polish got between the scales and wedge. Maybe a black wedge works better with transparent scales
-this plastic is from a re-purposed clipboard, and I think it is not really good enough quality for scales. There are very small cracks in the plastic visible around the pivot and along the edge of the wedge, which I am concerned will grow with time and use
-very tiny differences in the shape of the scales can be very noticeable aesthetically. Also, colour seems to make a difference to the perception of shape
-the blue scales actually overwhelm the slightly unconventional blade aesthetics