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Canopy edges and stuff..

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  • Member since
    February 2004
  • From: Canada
Canopy edges and stuff..
Posted by RichardI on Thursday, November 7, 2013 9:54 AM

Hi gang. Been out of modelling for a year or two ( can't tell the difference between 1 year and 2 at my age Big Smile) and I have a couple of quick questions.

  1. I had heard some years ago that some modellers were painting the edges of their canopies with black paint. Is that true? If so, why?
  2. My current model (a 1/48 PBY) has been sitting in the same spot I left it some time ago and has a lovely layer of dust on it. Any suggestions for removal before I tackle it?
Thanks gang, and good to be back....
Rich Cool

On the bench: 1/48 Revell PBY Catalina 0A-10A. Next up: Moebius 1/24 Chariot from Lost in Space.

  • Member since
    March 2004
  • From: Spartanburg, SC
Posted by subfixer on Thursday, November 7, 2013 10:50 AM

A soft brush and a bit of low pressure air from an airbrush is what I do for dust build-up.

 

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  • Member since
    March 2010
  • From: MN
Posted by Nathan T on Thursday, November 7, 2013 10:51 AM

No idea on the canopy paint. I just mask it, paint the inside color first, then spray the camo over it. To remove the dust, just use a toothbrush damp with water, and don't scrub over the decals unless they are sealed with a clear coat.

 

 

  • Member since
    November 2003
  • From: State of Mississippi. State motto: Virtute et armis (By valor and arms)
Posted by mississippivol on Thursday, November 7, 2013 6:52 PM

Painting the edges of the glass (either black or body color) hides the edges of the glass. Otherwise, you get a reflection (looks kinda silvery to me) after you're done installing it.

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