I saw it before but can’t find the thread now but I spilled some thinner on a canopy and of course it looks ike crap. Was wondering what to do to fix it up. Thanks in advance.
T/A
If the kit is still in production, you may want to contact the manufacturer. Many companies will send replacement parts.
If you don’t want to wait, you may want to try a vacuum formed canopy from Squadron. A spare is included in many of these, in case of errors cuitting the canopy from the sheet.
I don’t know if any sanding & polishing, followed by a Furure bath, would fix it.
You could also try the “plunge-mold” process, using a heated sheet of clear Theraform (0.006").
Good luck, & keep the thinner capped & out of reach when you’re not using it !
Thanks for the info Pixilater. Definitely keep the thinner out of the way the next time.
T/A
Another method for polishing out errors inflicted on clear plastic is to start with fine emery paper or cloth used wet then come down in grit size rubbing in a different direction each time, do NOT use a circular motion, then use tooth powder as a finisher. Test the tooth powder on some scrap first. some tooth pastes will also work. The one I use comes from Ada mich. ( I dont like to advertise other peoples products)
Dai
hey I just started to tear down a 20 year old Monogram F4U Corsair to see if could detail it up a bit.
The Canopy had a glue smudge on it since day one.
I experimented with Mcguires fine grit liquid auto polishing compound since thats what I had laying around.
It took that smudge out after three applications. Its clear enough to see the cockpit detail.
can you paint future on? I don’t have an airbrush yet.
Matt
Yes, you can paint Future. However, the best way to get an even coat is by dipping. If your Corsair is overall glossy Sea Blue, this shouldn’t be a problem. If your frame on the canopy is not gloss, you can paint it.