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How can you fix a cracked canopy?

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    December 2005
How can you fix a cracked canopy?
Posted by plastic_monkey on Friday, March 31, 2006 12:22 PM

Hi Guys,

I've got a bit of a problem. I have this canopy that's slightly cracked and would like to know if there's a way to fix it so the fracture is invisible when repaired. Thanks.

  • Member since
    May 2005
  • From: Left forever
Posted by Bgrigg on Friday, March 31, 2006 12:44 PM
I tried to fix a crack in a canopy a little while ago, didn't work. I tried to use Future to fill the gap, which it did, but the crack itself is still visible. I did manage to muck up the painting so bad that the crack isn't noticable. Sigh. I'm going to order a new vacuformed canopy and try again, once I get the gumption back to finish the kit.

So long folks!

  • Member since
    January 2003
Posted by Jeff Herne on Friday, March 31, 2006 2:17 PM
What canopy from what kit, what scale? I might have something in my spares box.

Jeff
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    May 2005
  • From: Left forever
Posted by Bgrigg on Friday, March 31, 2006 3:27 PM
I don't know about plastic_monkey, but mine's a 1:48 Tamiya Mosquito. Whistling [:-^]

So long folks!

  • Member since
    January 2006
  • From: Baton Rouge, Snake Central
Posted by PatlaborUnit1 on Sunday, April 2, 2006 1:32 PM
My first thought is replace it with a vacform subsitute from Squadron or other vacform retailer, do the old "heat and smash" replacement ruotine, get a clubmember to fix it for you, or do what I did with my PkA HO and use it as battle damage. Gave me a reason to create a better looking display around the figure .

I know of no way to actually repair clear plastic where it will have an invisible repair that will not refract light. 


Build to please yourself, and don't worry about what others think! TI 4019 Jolly Roger Squadron, 501st Legion
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    July 2013
Posted by DURR on Saturday, April 8, 2006 10:40 AM
if it is a newer model still in production maybe contact the company for replacement?
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