Tamiya F-4B Phantom

[Peterpools]

Thanks Hubert, much appreciated

Fingers crossed my plan works but I do have a backup plan just in case.

Keep 'em comin

Peter

[GazzaS]

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.

[Bomber_County]

Gaz, my concern as well, the new Ju88 has to be buttoned up 

[Peterpools]

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

 

 

[Peterpools]

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

[Bomber_County]

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…..

[Peterpools]

Thanks Phil

Gary at Tamiya (Customer Service said in about 7-10 days.

See how it goes

Keep 'em comin

Peter

[mark31]

Very nice phantom I love it

Like the others said you have a plan to fix it.

Looking forward to the fix

 

Mark

[Peterpools]

Thanks Mark, much appreciated.

Fingers crossed and we'll see how the fix goes when the canopy arrives

Keep 'em comin

Peter