Does anyone have a good method for removing vaccuum formed canopies from the plastic base they come on? I’ve ruined two in the past and I’d like to avoid a repeat.
If I may ask, what methods have you tried so far?
Tom [C):-)]
Fill the canopy with blu tack or silly putty then start to gently scribe around the base of the part to be removed with the back of a new blade, keep going untill the canopy is removed sand any excess with a sanding stick. This method has worked for me and i amsure i read it on these halowed pages.
The back of a new blade! I’ll have to try that.
jd, I was going to post: “Hysterical laughter—there is no good method!” This question has been asked before, and I’ve found (searching the forums) and tried every method suggested with mixed results. But you see what happened: someone came up with a new method.
Tecs, I think you deserve credit at least for a modification of older advice. I don’t recall seeing any suggestion to use the back of the blade. Maybe I’m senile, but I’ve read every post I could find on the subject, because this has frustrated me ever since I first tried a vacform canopy. [tup]
thanks for the responses guys. i like the idea of using some sort of filler to help guide the process. man, what a pain in the a$$ these things are!!
[8D]
[#ditto] that and Squadron sent out a nice insert/article cutout from FSM by M. Usher on Working with clear parts with my last order (09-06) hth…
Using the back of the blade means you are less likely to veer off in all directions and ruin the canopy.
Thanks for the props.
I like to use a pair of manicurist scissors.
they’re small and have a slight curve for going around front or rear sections
and since I purchased them new they are sharp.
(purchased just for canopies and also great for cutting small decals from the sheet)
Ive tried several methods including scissors and i have found the easiest way is to take your time. I also carve a balsa block to go inside it which also gives you more to hold and just take your time.