Woody V Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 I'm going to use the canopy to mask off the cockpit when I paint my SBD and was wondering what would be the best way to temporarily attach it to my model. Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 I've used a little PVA, or a Latex based masking fluid in the past for this... Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmsman Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 I use Kristal Klear which is the same PVA or Testors clear parts cement. Few small drops at some distance is usually enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrish Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 Agreed, with both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sepp Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 Yep, PVA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 Yep, as everyone said - just a few dots of white glue, or PVA, canopy glue, around you don't need to put it around the entire opening. When you are ready to remove your canopy mask, slip a #11 or similar blade in there and gently twist, pry up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody V Posted June 21, 2020 Author Share Posted June 21, 2020 When it comes time to remove it, do you just pull it off or use water? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 2 hours ago, Archer Fine Transfers said: When it comes time to remove it, do you just pull it off or use water? I will run a wet cotton swab around the edge, and gently pry up the canopy with the blade. If its stubborn, I'll cut the bit of adhesive with the blade or at least score it, but usually, a gentle pressure releases it. I've also found masking agent work well as a temporary adhesive. Micro Mask for example. The added benefit is that the mask usually removed very cleanly. Chris LSP_Kevin and Woody V 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob MDC Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 Another one silicon plumbers sealant about an hour to set and can be cleaned off with meths (methylated spirit) Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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