Revell 1/48 F-89C Scorpion

[Guest]

Just to add I have tried dipping the plastic in warm to hot water but ended up with something that resembled a clear crisp

[Guest]

Looking good so far mate, as for the glass have you thought of trying to vacuum form it? Not sure how it works exactly but have seen a tutorial for it online somewhere.

[Dave W]

You could crash mould a new screen. I did it once .Took around 15 attempts but I got there in the end.have a look at my thread to see how I did it.....

Crash forming canopies

Discussion in 'General Aircraft Chat' started by Dave W, Dec 21, 2012.

[Guest]

Well here is what I hope will be my final attempt at this particular bit of scratch building. I eventually decided to apply heat with a hairdryer whilst holding the clear piece around a scribe handle. After a few burnt finger tips and blue air a plenty I think it went well. It isn't the best but I think it will do. I cut the frame work out of styrene sheet and stuck it with CA. all I need to do now is fill the gaps and make a few minor adjustments wich won't take to long.

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[flyjoe180]

Well Terry, that came out nicely. Good job.

[Guest]

Thanks Joe the photos make it look better than it actually is.

[Guest]

Looks pretty good mate. Great bit of scratch building.

[Guest]

Thanks Kresten

[Guest]

I have cracked on with this build over the last week including the painting. Every thing was going well until I noticed I hadn't left a strip either side of aluminium for the serial number. Wich should be situated just fore of the tail on the fuselage. Heyho!

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[flyjoe180]

Nice work Terry. The canopy is sitting nicely by the looks of the pictures.

[Guest]

Could probably have been better Joe to be honest

[Guest]

Very nice paint work. That's a cool looking jet, too. Sits very low....I like it!

[Guest]

Thanks Alex

[Guest]

This is coming along nicely mate. Paint looks good, I like the red. Nice and bright.

[Guest]

Thanks Kressy