Best way to darken S-3 canopy

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Don Harstad - 10 Apr 2004 03:45 GMT

I'm about to begin a Hasegawa S-3B, and I find it has a completely clear
canopy. Does someone have a good method for darkening it to approximately
the right shade?

Thanks,

Don H.

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Ted Taylor - 10 Apr 2004 07:22 GMT

Hi Don, try using Tamiya "SMOKE" clear paint, make it very thin and build up
layers until you get the finish you require you have to spray it to get an
even finish, spray the inside and remember the front windscreen is clear on
the real aircraft

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> I'm about to begin a Hasegawa S-3B, and I find it has a completely clear
> canopy. Does someone have a good method for darkening it to approximately
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Avro Canada Archives - 10 Apr 2004 23:41 GMT

Future floor polish and the appropriate food colouring.

> I'm about to begin a Hasegawa S-3B, and I find it has a completely clear
> canopy. Does someone have a good method for darkening it to approximately
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> Don H.

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Best way to darken S-3 canopy