Out2gtcha Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 If all else fails you can try using a flexible saw like one of Radus thin razor saws, and try running it around the base, between the fuse and the canopy until you get it off. But of course this is potentially risky. Im not sure what the likelihood/chance of getting a replacement canopy, but if it were me, I put the P-47 down for a bit, find a replacement canopy, order it, and when it comes in razor saw off the canopy and install the replacement. LSP_K2 and AdamR 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Adam What a downer but Mark's recommendation should hopefully work. As with all the guys, I never use solvent glue to attach my canopies or clear parts: I prefer to use Micro Kristal Klear. It is a terrific PVA glue that has been around from what seems like the dawn of the hobby. I also use it to fill some gaps around clear parts as well. Fingers crossed Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR Posted August 13, 2016 Author Share Posted August 13, 2016 Yep, I think this one is worthy of a salvage attempt for sure. Dont bin it, but come back to it if you have to Nah, I'm not going to trash it. Worst case, I'll put on the rest of the decals, glue on the landing gear and other breakable bits, and give it to my grandson to hang in his room at home. He thinks the guns and bombs on it are cool. Out2gtcha and LSP_K2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coogrfan Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 I have a spare canopy you can have if you don't want to deal with ordering from Hasegawa. AdamR, Out2gtcha, LSP_K2 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR Posted August 13, 2016 Author Share Posted August 13, 2016 I have a spare canopy you can have if you don't want to deal with ordering from Hasegawa.I'm a Coog fan, too. We are going to kick butt again this year! That's a very kind offer, thanks, but all my efforts to budge the canopy have been futile. This project has been my "learning" model, and it has enough other things I'm not happy with that I am done with it. I'm ready to move on to the next one. I love P-47s, so l'll probably try again some day. Thanks again and go, Coogs! Shaka HI and coogrfan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayaman Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 THERE IS REPLACEMENT CANOPY AVAIL. in case you deside it,along with many other pars from Has and Trump P-47s by the way-cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomv87 Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 That was coming along nicely Adam--let it rest awhile, and you will be re-energized to finish. Best wishes, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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