Anybody ever try to paint the canopy freehand? Any kits out there that have raised enough ribs that masking is not an issue? This morning, on my 1:48 Dauntless, I was feeling rather risky. Having gotten up early, walked the dog, no coffee yet, I tried. Some of the ribs were easy. I will mask the transverse ones but the ones on the bottom, the main borders, are pretty thick. Looks good, but one slip of the brush, one errant bristle, and I am writing a gut wrenching post. So, stupidity sets in again. But, last night, I watched "Risky business" with my 16 year old. Trying to show the kids the "classics". So, I am repeating over and over, "What the ----". So, at least for the moment, all is OK. Gonne get a B17 and again, a little risky business!!!