Couple questions on Clear canopies

MrNobudy · Post by **MrNobudy** » Wed May 27, 2009 9:51 am

Ok, after the debacle of my Tempest bomber and the attempt at doing the canopie there, i need to ask some questions.

1) What can be used to attach clear parts without fogging them? Preferably something that dries matte incase some leaks into the cockpit.

2) Is there a good way to fill any gaps that may be present after attaching said clear parts to kit?

3) after dipping in future, will masking tape (ie Tamaiya tape) affect/mar up the coating?

4) any other tips on how to handle clear canopies?

I don't usually do kits with them, but i have a few in line and am nearing the stage where i need to attach one to my Valkyrie and i dont want to f-it up. and i dont want to opaque it like i had to with a few other kits cause i spent alot of time on the cockpit/pilot.
Thanks!

mrn

B@F · Post by **B@F** » Wed May 27, 2009 10:07 am

Ad 1 and 2: try white glue for wood/paper (water-based). It is clear after it dries out, doesn't fog or eat plastics and fills the gaps, if they are not too wide. The joint is not too strong, one may not grab the model by the canopy, but no one would do that anyway. And if something breaks inside the cockpit one day, you can simply tear the canopy off without damaging it and do the repairs.

robiwon · Post by **robiwon** » Wed May 27, 2009 10:22 am

I like this a little better than regular "Elmers White Glue". It dries to more of a "clear" than white glue which can have a milky tint to it.

http://www.microscale.com/Merchant2/mer ... ct_Count=3

Kylwell · Post by **Kylwell** » Wed May 27, 2009 10:26 am

Tamiya tape won't mar a thing, much less a Future coated canopy.

CA may fog the canopy as it cures so it's best to avoid using it unless you absolutely have to (and then keep you fngers crossed). That being said I've used the Wave Black CA for canopies a few times without issue. I normally just use the Testors Canopy Cement.

MrNobudy · Post by **MrNobudy** » Wed May 27, 2009 10:29 am

robiwon wrote:I like this a little better than regular "Elmers White Glue". It dries to more of a "clear" than white glue which can have a milky tint to it.

http://www.microscale.com/Merchant2/mer ... ct_Count=3

but does it dry matte?

I normally just use the Testors Canopy Cement.

ive used this as well, on my Horton kit, but it dried glossy, and when it leaked into the interior of the cockpit, i have a glossy ring around the inside of the interior. i may have been a little heavy handed applying it in that case.

seam-filler · Post by **seam-filler** » Wed May 27, 2009 10:29 am

Jeweller's cement (aka Crystal cement).

Much better than Elmers, any PVA glue and even stronger than Microscale's Krystal Klear. Usually comes in a neet needle-dispenser.

Google "crystal cement"

robiwon · Post by **robiwon** » Thu May 28, 2009 9:06 am

It dries to a semi matt finish I would say. But the trick is to use only enough to do the job. If you have any glue oozing out between parts, your using to much. A thin film is all that's needed. If you need to build up or fill in small gaps do so a little at a time. Just as if you were puttying. This will prevent runs.

PetarB · Post by **PetarB** » Mon Jun 01, 2009 2:27 am

This is the stuff you need.
http://www.gssupplies.com/cement_hypo.html
Jewellers use it to anchor gems in metal. I bought some a few years ago, and have only just run out. It even comes with its own applicator that does not clog up. It's awesome stuff!

Old Wombat · Post by **Old Wombat** » Mon Jun 01, 2009 2:48 am

PetarB, do you know of any Aus-local suppliers or do I need to buy on-line?

seam-filler · Post by **seam-filler** » Mon Jun 01, 2009 2:55 am

Old Wombat wrote:PetarB, do you know of any Aus-local suppliers or do I need to buy on-line?

It's actually the stuff I use too, it's readily available in the UK.

In Australia... http://beadsisters.com.au/glue/g-s-hypo ... od_86.html

Google' a wonderful thing

Old Wombat · Post by **Old Wombat** » Mon Jun 01, 2009 3:09 am

Thanks, seam-filler!

:)

(Shh! I'm at work & can't Google too much or the boss gets upset!

)

seam-filler · Post by **seam-filler** » Mon Jun 01, 2009 3:29 am

Open-plan office, eh? Hate 'em.

Old Wombat · Post by **Old Wombat** » Mon Jun 01, 2009 3:40 am

Not really - it's a concrete bunker (security alarm monitoring station).

Post by **TER-OR** » Mon Jun 01, 2009 10:00 pm

White glue can also be mixed with acrylic paint!