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Scratch Built Consolidated XF-92A by rayl. Viewed 522 times.
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rayl27-Mar-15 08:28
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.
mattolson28-Mar-15 17:57
I use Hobbico 'Master Mask' liquid masking film to do the canopies. You essentially paint it on and then very carefully cut out the lines and areas to be painted. Works quite well.
rayl28-Mar-15 20:01
I just like to use the ChartPak type tape when possible because I don't trust myself to be steady enough to cut-in the mask freehand. Being as my LHS is a three hour drive, I tend to utilize what supplies I can find at the local Hobby Lobby.
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