Peterpools Posted September 6, 2021 Author Share Posted September 6, 2021 Thanks Hubert, much appreciated Fingers crossed my plan works but I do have a backup plan just in case. Keep 'em comin Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 Peter, It's a bummer you have to go through this on the eve of completion. Hopefully you'll be able to resolve the issue satisfactorily. Thank goodness for great customer service. Because of clear-parts-issues, I've been modelling with open canopies whenever possible. My issue is always some tiny piece of dross that always materializes clinging to the inside of the canopy once the model is closed up. I don't put anything on the glass as I expect some tiny spot will always require some polishing effort after unmasking. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 Gaz, my concern as well, the new Ju88 has to be buttoned up 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted September 7, 2021 Author Share Posted September 7, 2021 Gaz Thank you for the information and suggestions. In all the years I've been modeling and have done a number of closed canopies, this is the first time I've ever run into this problem. I'm positive it was a combination of thinning out the Mr Color Clear Gloss way to much and I did find a small slit/opening where the canopy pushes up against the front screening frame. Just a combination of bad modeling and bad technique. Your 100% correct in going with the canopy in the open position or adding it after at the very end of construction, which would have eliminated the problem. I do worry about sanding dust and specs finding their way onto the inside of the canopy after its all closed up as well. So the safest course : 1. Open canopy 2. Next, adding the closed canopy with PVA glue as the last step in the build. Going with the closed option as the fix and if it doesn't work, I can install the open canopy with some fancy footwork. Keep 'em comin Peter 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted September 7, 2021 Author Share Posted September 7, 2021 Hi Phil I understand your concerns and responded to Gaz's post with my thoughts and ideas (just before this post). Check them out and let me know what you think Keep 'em comin Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 Peter I reckon that’s a good course of action, you’re right about dust as well my builds are like a massive magnet to dust…….the open canopy would also show your immaculate pit if you decide to go that way…..here’s hoping the canopy arrives soon….. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted September 7, 2021 Author Share Posted September 7, 2021 Thanks Phil Gary at Tamiya (Customer Service said in about 7-10 days. See how it goes Keep 'em comin Peter 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark31 Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 Very nice phantom I love it Like the others said you have a plan to fix it. Looking forward to the fix Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted September 8, 2021 Author Share Posted September 8, 2021 Thanks Mark, much appreciated. Fingers crossed and we'll see how the fix goes when the canopy arrives Keep 'em comin Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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