This kit has been sat in my cupboard for a couple of years now, complete with a few AM parts. I kept putting it off because of the canopy. For whatever reason Tamiya decided to mould it with a seam across the top. I was talking to swmbo about it and before she fell asleep with me going on about it, basically she said grow some and try. So here it is now hitting the bench.
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Fear not, there are lots of tutorials knocking around that deal with polishing canopies. My first one was a Gannet.
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Looks interesting Mick. Makes you wonder what Tamiya were thinking though…..doesn’t look that hard a canopy to mould? Agree with Colin ref polishing simplicity. Once you do it you’ll never go back. Car windscreens in particular look much more like glass once they are properly polished.Comment
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Hi Mick
Watching with interest. I have some of the Tamiya polishing paste - 3 tubes, different coarseness. It really works well. Use a blade to scrape down the seam line and then polish. I use a cotton swab. Takes time but works a treat. If you then dip the canopy in Klear it will sparkle.
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And it’s off , I started New Year’s Eve with a view to finishing it before the next one. I’ve started with the cockpit, the moulded details are very good if you have the eyesight and patience, I’ve opted for the easier route. The HUD section is only placed on as it’s fitted later, I’m also working on the ejection seat too. Next up the central undercarriage bay.
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Many of the Jet Folk will dis agree with me here,BUT.....
..... I`m sorry,but most Jets don`t seem to have any personality to me really :anguished:,they all had their time,and place,but (IMHO Just so bloody boring to look at!!:flushed:
Having said all that,i do have a liking for a few of the more recent ones,(Served with Tornados,617,then 13 Squadrons,during 1st gulf war ,out there for 8 mths),and LOVED the Harrier since pre Falklands days!!:thumb2:
Superb work on the early stages of this one,that`s for sure
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Nice one Mick,
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Harriers are the sexiest aircraft post-Spitfire (and Tempest, Typhoons (not modern) and others of their ilk) Yum, yum, pigs bums! :nerd:Many of the Jet Folk will dis agree with me here,BUT.....
..... I`m sorry,but most Jets don`t seem to have any personality to me really :anguished:,they all had their time,and place,but (IMHO Just so bloody boring to look at!!:flushed:
Having said all that,i do have a liking for a few of the more recent ones,(Served with Tornados,617,then 13 Squadrons,during 1st gulf war ,out there for 8 mths),and LOVED the Harrier since pre Falklands days!!:thumb2:
Superb work on the early stages of this one,that`s for sure ,
Nice one Mick,
Andy
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Coming on Mick. I admire the fact that you can place those instrument sections so well.
In reply to Mr Smith If I may Mick.
Wart hog for me sorry , flames and death:nerd:Comment
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As far as jets go the F16 was one of the better looking ones. Most are function over form but this one does have an elegance the is seldom seen in a paraffin burner.Comment
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Hi Mick. Great start on the cockpit, looking forward to seeing more of this build. Re canopy seams, grab some fine grade sandpapers, the three Tamiya polishing compounds and you will be good to go. First time is anxiety inducing but it soon becomes just another step if required.Comment
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Mick,
Your off to a great start mate I will follow along.Comment
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