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...to mask the canopy on this LT-6G.
This T-6 has been sitting around for some time waiting for paint. The thought of having to mask the canopy just made me cringe, but I want to paint the airplane, so I set to it. I have the EZ Mask sheet for just about every kit I have in my stash but this is the first time I tried to use it. Whoa! EZ mask? Maybe not. First I tried the soapy water hint from EZ. Didn't work. After walking my dog to calm down, I tried again, this time just peeling up the mask and applying it. Better results, but the job really took most of the day. I'm certainly glad I chose the T-6G canopy with its single side panes over the earlier canopy with multiple panes on the side windows. Tomorrow, after the canopy glue has set over night, I'll shoot the airplane with Alclad II Gloss Black Primer. I'll give it a day to cure then shoot the Alclad II Aluminum.
Way back when, I'd use super thinned enamel and paint canopy frames with capillary action. How the hobby has changed in my absence. I'm running as fast as I can to catch up.
OK. In the stash: Way too much to build in one lifetime...
I love masking! Really, I do.
If you've already dipped the canopy in Future, I would start by painting the frames again with more Future.
Also, I go and really scrub down the edges of the masks with the blunted end of a toothpick.
Looking really good.
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Never heard of EZ mask, i tend to use eduard paper masks. Those EZ ones lok like Montex masks.
Good job on that one.
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Nope. No Future on the canopy. Didn't think of it till you mentioned it. I'm going to shoo the airplane with Future after I shoot the Alclad Aluminum though. I should probably shoot the canopy with zinc chromate before the aluminum.
Yes, I too never heard of EZ Mask. I'll either use Tamiya tape and with a new #11 razor blade, I'll cut out the canopy frame.
Or I use the pre-cut, Eduard masks. Everything looks great! Good job on the canopy.
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So I'd probably still put on a thin coat of Future. Then the edges will be sealed and any bleeds will be invisible. It's also worthwhile to cut the paint with a knife at the end too.
GMorrison So I'd probably still put on a thin coat of Future. Then the edges will be sealed and any bleeds will be invisible. It's also worthwhile to cut the paint with a knife at the end too.
I hadn't thought about sealing the edges of the mask. I'll shoot Future in the morning and let it cure then shoot the primer. Thanks for that tip.
EZ mask is a Canadian company in Ontario: http://www.ezmasks.com/
Actually, the toughest part of the job was just seeing it. I had my magnifying glasses on but still had difficulty seeing where I needed to put the mask. I injured my left eye, my good eye, a couple of weeks ago. Even with the magnifyer, seeing up close is still kinda tough. Most of the mask is scraps I cut from the edges of the mask sheet. I stuck the scraps on and trimmed the excess. So, yeah, just seeing where to trim was the toughest part. We'll see how well I did after the painting is done.
I also tried Scotch tape and Bare Metal foil but the EZ Mask was less difficult than the other two.
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lawdog114The part I like the least about scale modeling. Thats why I try to get Eduard or Maketar masks whenever possible, particularly for greenhouse versions. Your looks great so far.
Do the Eduard or Maketar fir better? I wasn't impressed with the fit of this EZ mask. As I worked I began to understand why there are two sets of masks for each canopy. I used a few pieces from each set. In the end, especially over the top of the canopy I used pieces I cut from the edges of the masking sheet. It reminded me of when I would do paste-up using Rubylith and Zip-a-tone on my mechanicals. It was exhausting doing this "greenhouse" type canopy. I've had a nap since I finished the job. I have another T-6 in my stash but I think I'll wait a while before I start it.
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