ME109 canopy

yes, with liquid mask it's difficult to get a straight line. try this, cut thin strips of masking tape, apply along the side of the frames (easy on a 109) then fill in the 'holes' with the liquid mask. As was said above, Tamiya masking tape is very good, it's what I use. Yes, it is fiddly to apply, but if properly smoothed down it will do it's job, peel off nicely and not leave a deposit.

try white glue. since it is a me 109 it should be easey. use masking tape to mask the frame, then have 7:3 water to white glue to paint it on, wait about 15 min the peel off the masking tape then touch up then paint

I picked up the liquid mask last night. The question is, do you apply this stuff to the whole canopy and then using a sharp blade just take it off the ribs to be painted? Or, do you just try to paint the large areas inside to protect them. My guess is I would never get them to be straight this way. For this canopy, I chose to simply mask the old fashioned way with tape and do it in portions. It is a pain in the neck but I didn't want to screw up the only canopy I currently have. Any help is appreciated.

NS... I use Bare metal Foil. They sell an instructoin booklet on "How To" but basicly smooth into corners or curves with toothpick , sanded to remove sharp edges.Cut away foil with sharp # 11 exacto knife against framing.Remove foil from area to be painted. Break paint line after painting and glossing with same #11 blade,tease off foil with toothpick. Clean any stickness with "Goo Gone" from local chain drug store.Used draftsman tape before descovering foil. Am told pre-cut " EZ-Masks "are very good but haven't tried them , also cost factor involved...Chief John

I use Tamiya masking tape and a new sharp #11 X-acto blade.

I use a brush on mask from Ambroid called EZ Mask. It's actually quite easy to use, and as long as you have a smooth canopy base, removes just as easy. You should be able to find it or something similar at your local hobby shop. Just ask the salesperson for "liquid mask."

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