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Post by SteveM on Sept 10, 2022 16:31:17 GMT
After crumbling like a cookie under Ian H's integration, here we go.. Trumpeter's 1\48 JF-17  It won't be the green PAF aircraft on the box, not keen on that. I'm thinking of either a two tone grey PAF or a what-if from one of the counties that have expressed an interest in the type. And here's the canopy seam mentioned in the other thread  Why does this happen? The canopy is injected between two moulds to create the Omega bubble shape, if they didn't the canopy would have flat sides 
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Post by Paul B on Sept 10, 2022 16:34:43 GMT
Yes, and a front row seat too  . It'll be interesting and a learning curve to watch you sort that canopy out Steve  |
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Post by SteveM on Sept 10, 2022 16:36:00 GMT
Cheers Paul, I'll SBS my progress/failure  |
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Post by Robbo on Sept 10, 2022 16:36:25 GMT
You gave in far too easy Steve but let see how you get that seam out
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Post by Paul B on Sept 10, 2022 16:37:52 GMT
Cheers Paul, I'll SBS my progress/failure A man of your caliber will not fail, of this I am very sure  |
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Post by SteveM on Sept 10, 2022 16:37:53 GMT
I know Robbo Stay tuned matey! |
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Post by Ian H. on Sept 10, 2022 16:41:08 GMT
Cool! Can't wait to see this one progress.
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Post by Boots on Sept 10, 2022 18:01:49 GMT
I`m in  |
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Post by Armorguy on Sept 10, 2022 18:26:41 GMT
A canopy like this one with the seam would be hell to me to solve. You however will tackle it like it's nothing. I'm in.
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Post by Robbo on Sept 10, 2022 18:28:15 GMT
It worries me Guy
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Post by Robbo on Sept 10, 2022 18:28:34 GMT
Funky paint job Steve
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Post by SteveM on Sept 11, 2022 15:52:51 GMT
As always I did a bit of research and found that there is a detonation cord in the canopy so do I need to remove the seam? Unfortunately yes was the answer as Trumpy moulded it on both sides and it should only be on the inside. So not only did I have to remove a seam but not there's the wingything modeller's other canopy nightmare.. to paint det cords..  The moulding seam went down the windscreen too and it should not be there either so two to do. Firstly, new blade in the scalpel. Then scrape lightly down the seam using only the weight of the knife and the part of the blade that's closest to the handle. This stops it juddering and jumping. Remember to go right up to the canopy frame. Keep going until you can't feel a lip when you run your fingernail over it. At this time I also remove and sprue tabs and edge flash with my fine diamond file. Be careful how you hold the parts, clear plastic is brittle and if it cracks it's game over.  Then using Micromesh 3600 wetted with soapy water, start to gently sand the area you scrapped to put the curve back and remove the scalpel marks as pic above.
Move onto MM8000 dry and polish in a circular motion, go over all of the previous area until you can start to see through it.
 Same again with MM12000  Lastly I use my favourite polishing compound.. I've had this bottle for a few years. Many kits and a few cars and it's still half full   Polish using your choice of compound until full clarity is restored. Then wash in warm soapy water one last time and dry with soft tissue.  Done! |
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Post by Ian H. on Sept 11, 2022 15:54:16 GMT
Nice start on the canopy, Steve!
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Post by SteveM on Sept 11, 2022 16:02:54 GMT
Cheers Ian.
I thought I'd do these first as it it didn't work out I hadn't invested too much time or money!
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Post by Armorguy on Sept 11, 2022 16:06:36 GMT
Man you literally pulled that seam off!!!
Stunning!
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Post by Ian H. on Sept 11, 2022 16:11:44 GMT
Cheers Ian. I thought I'd do these first as it it didn't work out I hadn't invested too much time or money! Very prudent move, sir! Yes, that would really be demoralizing to get the whole thing 99% done and then shatter the canopy.   |
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Post by Boots on Sept 11, 2022 17:18:42 GMT
Fabulous little SBS on seam removal Mr M.........top job sir 
I got some of the T-Cut stuff and also the micro cloths so i`m good to go whenever i need to remove one |
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Post by Paul H on Sept 11, 2022 17:22:41 GMT
Yup , I'm in. Have one of these in the stash so will be watching out for any snags etc, as well as the inevitable fantastic outcome. |
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Post by Paul B on Sept 12, 2022 4:01:34 GMT
Excellent SBS and an even better canopy there Steve  |
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Post by Robbo on Sept 12, 2022 11:33:41 GMT
Got to find my micromesh
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