johnr
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Post by johnr on Aug 10, 2010 14:58:10 GMT
I am trying to convert an F84G canopy into the type used by the prototype F84F which means removing the frame lines. I scrape away until the surface looks 'flat' but when I polish it I can still see traces of the lines. Will this continue to happen no matter how much I remove? I don't want to get through to the other side! John
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Post by playtime on Aug 10, 2010 18:06:26 GMT
If you can't remove the lines, how about using it as the starting point for vacuum moulding a new one?
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johnr
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Post by johnr on Aug 10, 2010 21:31:37 GMT
That was Plan B! Having had a lot of fun and games moulding the canopy for a previous project I was hoping that Plan A would be easier but I have just discovered that the front windshield was different so I may have to do it anyway Thanks John
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MikeC
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Post by MikeC on Aug 15, 2010 9:06:28 GMT
What scale are you working in? If you're working in 1:48 the Revell F-84E has both types of canopy.
If you can't get one or it's the wrong scale, it's simply a long careful job: sand with progressively finer Wet & dry, micromesh, nail-buffing sticks etc; then use Bare-Metal plastic polish - it can be bought from a few traders on the circuit, comes in a similar sort of pot to Micro Set/Sol. Wonderful stuff, I use it on all my canopies anyway, far better than dunking in floor-polish.
HTH,
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johnr
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Post by johnr on Aug 23, 2010 8:50:05 GMT
1/72 scale unfortunately I thought that I had done enough of the sanding/ polishing stuff but from certain angles the there are still traces of the frames. I got the polish from Ted Taylor and SMW...he swears by it I have since discovered that the prototype had a 'V' type of front screen so it looks as if a moulding is necessary anyway John
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