Compound on Clear Canopy?

Mike · Post by **Mike** » Sun Jun 07, 2009 3:48 pm

I was watching a modeling video on YouTube on the construction of a Macross fighter. The inside of the canopy was lightly sanded and a compound was rubbed on the inside. The video was in Japanese so can someone please explain this technique? Also what kind of compound can be used?

Thanks!

JadedMonk · Post by **JadedMonk** » Sun Jun 07, 2009 4:33 pm

We've probably seen the same video. A Rubbing Compound was used. Tamiya actually offers 4 grades. It works just like sandpaper. Any quality polishing compound (even toothpaste, to a degree) will work. You just need to get the surface smooth enough to restore transparency.

Cheers,

JM

Wug · Post by **Wug** » Sun Jun 07, 2009 8:10 pm

Hi Mike,

If you live in the US, you can probably buy Novus plastic polish locally.

Mike

Andrew Gorman · Post by **Andrew Gorman** » Sun Jun 07, 2009 8:15 pm

Toothpaste has always done a good job for me, the cheaper and grittier the better!

Post by **TER-OR** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 9:40 pm

Only do it if you need to. For example, removing the seam line down the center. Otherwise, a dip in Future is sufficient.