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A Gloster

Nah , my bad. That picture was not taken to show the cracks. I just thought it would serve the purpose because I could see them .

Don't feel bad , I've been using them for years . I first figured it out when I could no longer thread a papper seatbelt through a 1/72 belt buckle .

Notice you don't see them marketed anymore :rotf

Cheers, Christian B)
 
Really frustrated over this canopy situation but have decided to press on a bit further . Nothing wrong with some extra cure time on the paint.

Maybe there's a solution on the horizon. :skipper

For those of you that can't see the cracks , here's an obvious shot . The other is just as bad but needs another picture for good visibility.

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I could not determine when the exterior ammo chutes were added but the instructions show them and I sort of like that extra rugged look that they add.

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Had to drill them out :woohoo: This would have been a good item for some resin detail.

Finally , I cleaned it up , mixed some nondescript mixture of gray MrSurfacer and primed it.

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Will look it over for possible issues latter.

Cheers, Christian B)
 
phantom II said:
Really frustrated over this canopy situation but have decided to press on a bit further . Nothing wrong with some extra cure time on the paint.

Maybe there's a solution on the horizon. :skipper

For those of you that can't see the cracks , here's an obvious shot . The other is just as bad but needs another picture for good visibility.

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Ewwww! I have found that a fair amount of clear can be brittle. It has made me try to clip it away from the part or I will use my jewelers saw to saw it off. Do you have any options going on to replace this? Hope it all works out!
 
Heavens Eagle said:
phantom II said:
Really frustrated over this canopy situation but have decided to press on a bit further . Nothing wrong with some extra cure time on the paint.

Maybe there's a solution on the horizon. :skipper

For those of you that can't see the cracks , here's an obvious shot . The other is just as bad but needs another picture for good visibility.

hb627d5e.jpg
Click to expand...

Ewwww! I have found that a fair amount of clear can be brittle. It has made me try to clip it away from the part or I will use my jewelers saw to saw it off. Do you have any options going on to replace this? Hope it all works out!
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I was using the finest tooth saw I have..... Very carefully I might add . Never seen plastic like this before :sick:

I'll figure something out. Waiting on MPM right now.

Cheers, C. B)
 
Oh Wow!!!! That is obvious!!!!!!

Wish i had some advice! Canopies are usually the problem with unfinished kits! I've always thought it would be a good idea for manufacturers to include two canopies with each kit. Good luck on that one!
 
bob letterman said:
Oh Wow!!!! That is obvious!!!!!!

Wish i had some advice! Canopies are usually the problem with unfinished kits! I've always thought it would be a good idea for manufacturers to include two canopies with each kit. Good luck on that one!
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Thanks Mr Bob. I can't find anyone with a fix besides R & R but that's Ok . I'm used to lousy kits. I'll come up with something .

Cheers, C. B)
 
Thank Luiz :good:

Last night I doctored up the few issues I found and polished it up today .

Another coat of mixed MrSurfacer to reprime those places .

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Not quite as handy as the Tamiya rattle can but a lot more controllable . Great stuff :good:

Cheers, C. B)
 
All that time on the Ball Court...........
You don't know your own strength. Bummer about your canopy.
She's looking stellar otherwise!
:good:
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Nasty crack in there Chris. Would it be possible to make a mold of the inside and one of the outside and then use clear resin to make the canopy? Not sure if I have ever seen a Vac canopy for this bird. :popcorn
James
 
jknaus said:
Nasty crack in there Chris. Would it be possible to make a mold of the inside and one of the outside and then use clear resin to make the canopy? Not sure if I have ever seen a Vac canopy for this bird. :popcorn
James
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Still hoping to get a replacement from Special Models .

I sent them another reminder last night but it seems that since they bought Azur and MPM models , they no longer have a person.
Instead, I got an exact duplicate of the last response which must be computer generated . :S

" Dear customer,
We have safely received your claims form and your request will be dealt with as soon as possible.
Kind regards
Your Special Hobby team "

Whatever that mean :idonno They probably should read their mail since I told them this is posted on the internet . Nothing like word of mouth publicity :eek:hmy:

Anyhow , sprayed some silver paint this morning .

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Looks about like the right shade at this point .

Cheers, C. B)
 
jknaus said:
Nasty crack in there Chris. Would it be possible to make a mold of the inside and one of the outside and then use clear resin to make the canopy? Not sure if I have ever seen a Vac canopy for this bird. :popcorn
James
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I have not either James . Pavla makes two versions . The F3 and an F1 . I think they are slightly different .
At any rate , I'm trying to be patient and wait on MPM ( Special Hobby ) and see what happens before getting more drastic.

I'm sure if Rhino was closer, he'd wip up a mold and we'd vacuum one. Alas he is in the other great white North
:java

Cheers, Christian B)
 
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