StuartMont Posted November 23, 2021 Report Share Posted November 23, 2021 I am finishing up my 1/32 scale F-4E and its the first model by Tamiya that I have built that did not come with specific paint masks for the canopy. The two rear sections are fairly straight forward given the even edges but I am still having trouble figuring out how to get precise shapes given the curve of the glass. The front section has a curved frame. Do any of you guys have a method for creating “complex” shaped (or even simple shaped) masks using the canopies provided in the kit? Stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAShelley Posted December 20, 2021 Report Share Posted December 20, 2021 At the risk of making this a zombie topic (i.e. raising it from the dead)... I just put Tamiya masking tape on the canopy, burnish around the frame with a toothpick, and cut off the excess with a (preferably new) blade. Usually multiple small pieces are needed because of the curvature. A more detailed discussion (with other methods) is at https://modelpaintsol.com/?s=canopy+masking&post_type=guide Or if you have a vinyl cutter you might try searching at https://www.scalemodelpaintmasks.com/ I have no affiliation with either of these sites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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