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| rayl | Scratch Built Consolidated XF-92A | Reference | 27-Mar-15 14:59 |  | | Views : 527 | | To remove the mask and tape, just lift off with a fingernail, knife blade, toothpick or whatever. See how the mask just peels off. One word of caution: It is best to peel the mask back as shown to make sure that the loose paint particles stay off of teh clear area. |
| rayl | Scratch Built Consolidated XF-92A | Reference | 27-Mar-15 14:56 |  | | Views : 472 | | A quick shot of primer for reference. Has this beeb the real thing, the masking would stay on until all painting and overcoating was completed. |
| rayl | Scratch Built Consolidated XF-92A | Reference | 27-Mar-15 14:53 |  | | Views : 498 | | Ready to paint. The masking fluid dries almost clear. |
| rayl | Scratch Built Consolidated XF-92A | Reference | 27-Mar-15 14:52 |  | | Views : 468 | | Continuing on with the process. There are a couple of bubbles evident but have skinned over so they are OK. |
| rayl | Scratch Built Consolidated XF-92A | Reference | 27-Mar-15 14:49 |  | | Views : 539 | | Maskinig fluid applied. Note that there are several air bubbles evident. If they don't go away on their own accord and you aren't sure about the coverage, just daub some more masking fluid over the offending spot. As I mentioned before a thin film is all that's required, more is not better. |
| rayl | Scratch Built Consolidated XF-92A | Reference | 27-Mar-15 14:46 |  | | Views : 480 | | Here I have trimmed the excess tape to deliniate the areas that I want to mask. I cut the tape at the corners using a rounded blade in my No. 11 Xacto knife. That way I can rool the blade through the tape instead of slicing it which insures that I don't dislodge the tape. Here I am applying the masking fluid making sure that the edges of the tape is covered. (You don't need to squeeze the applicator, gravity flow will get get the job done.) After the edges are covered, just put a little in the middle and make sure that all is covered. Caution: Don't use a brush that you will want to use again, I use one of those disposal "MicroBrushes" from H/L. |
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| rayl | Scratch Built Consolidated XF-92A | Reference | 27-Mar-15 14:38 |  | | Views : 456 | | It is a good idea, as was pointed out earlier to dip the canopy in "Future" floor wax then let it drip off. Daub any excess off of the lower edges as it flows off. "Future" is not made anymore, but a good substitute if "Pledge - with Future Shine". I have the areas that I want to mask off outlined with the 1/16" crepe tape. You will need to put a little tension on it as you lay out your pattern. The next step is to burnish the tape down as it has just a little more juice than a sticky note. |
| rayl | Scratch Built Consolidated XF-92A | Reference | 27-Mar-15 14:31 |  | | Views : 475 | | OK Iwill try this with better pictures. These are the two items that you need, both available from Hobby Lobby, Dick Blic or most any art store. |
| rayl | Scratch Built Consolidated XF-92A | Build | 27-Mar-15 08:31 |  | | Views : 537 | | Here's the finished product. To remove the tape and masking fluid, just roll it off with your finger tips. Beats the heck out of applying and trimming little pieces of Scotch Tape to each panel. |
| rayl | Scratch Built Consolidated XF-92A | Build | 27-Mar-15 08:29 |  | | Views : 524 | | THis is what it looks like after the masking film is dry. |
| rayl | Scratch Built Consolidated XF-92A | Build | 27-Mar-15 08:28 |  | | Views : 518 | | I don't know how everyone else does masking on their canopies, but I would like to share my method: I use "ChartPak" tape to outline the clear areas. This tape (or it's Chinese equivelent) is available at Hobby Lobby. It is a "crepe" tape that will allow it to bend around corners. I use 1/16" wide stuff. Burnish the tape down with finger pressure and trim. THe rest of the area is filled in with masking fluid, (again it's available at H/L as "Fine Line masking Pen". Apply a thin film, thicker is not better and watch for air bubbles. The pictue shows my canopy just after I applied the masking fluid. |
| rayl | Scratch Built Consolidated XF-92A | Reference | 26-Mar-15 12:48 |  | | Views : 578 | | After consuming many bottles of screw-top vine with the neighbors, discussing the intrinsic holistic values of "Fifty Shades of Gray" we got down to the serious business fo mocking up my new J2F Duck project. I need to thank all of my neighbors for posing. Now I just need to lift the loft lines and scale it down to 1/16 scale. |
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