I visited an airplane model factory in Southern China where airplane die cast models were made. The staff walked me through each process from polishing metal to painting and assembly. Just the pad ...

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In this video, we explore an airplane model factory in Southern China where die cast models are crafted. The staff demonstrate various processes, including metal polishing, painting, and assembly. The ...