Model Forum / General / Models / November 2007

PS--So no one wonders, the canopies were squeaky clean, washed in dish
soap, well rinsed, then wiped with alcohol.  I've tried Elmer's glue with
questionable succes (too runny), and currently have a coat of Ambroid
liquid mask on them.  We'll see I guess.  But the Microscale mask issue is
quite aggravating, so if anyone has any thoughts, lay 'em on me.

I used to use this stuff that I don't know if it's still around.  It
was called Magic Masker.  It came in a bottle about the size of a film
canister.  The stuff inside kinda looked like a reddish-brown elmers
glue.  I always had great success with it.  It never seperated or
shrank  ... and my canopies came out perfect.   But a friend of mine
didn't like the stuff.  Ahh well ... to each his own.

With Microscale, maybe one thing you could try.  Don't let it dry
overnight.  Try letting it dry for about 2 hours.  With Magic Masker,
I would do the outline of the canopy first.  Let the stuff flow into
the panel lines separating the windshild from the frame.  Then fill in
the rest of the windshield.  I would use a toothpick to scrape away
the masker once I had painted the rails.

Chris

A long time ago. I never could quite get the hang of using it. Usually
pulled from the frame edges. Best masking medium for me is Bare Metal Foil.
Might be a bit $$ for large green house style canopies but it never fails.
Any residue lifts off easily by dabbing with regular masking tape.