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Title: Cutting a canopy
Post by: James Mills on January 26, 2008, 09:52:10 PM

I posted a how to question for cutting down a canopy to fit the top block.  Are there a certain kind of scissors for this?

Thanks,

James

Title: Re: Cutting a canopy
Post by: Randy Powell on January 26, 2008, 09:53:39 PM

James,

Sharp ones.

Title: Re: Cutting a canopy
Post by: Leester on January 26, 2008, 10:29:09 PM

I use Hobbico curved tip canopy sissors from Tower.

Title: Re: Cutting a canopy
Post by: Randy Powell on January 26, 2008, 10:55:25 PM

Ok, it was supposed to be funny.   :##

I just draw the approximate shape on the canopy and use a pair of scissors to cut it out then trim down until it fits. Then sand paper.

Title: Re: Cutting a canopy
Post by: Terry Bolin on January 27, 2008, 06:53:49 AM

Canopy? what are you working on?
James, Send  me a e-mail for the address on the new field. I saw the pictures, looks like a great site.

Title: Re: Cutting a canopy
Post by: James Mills on January 27, 2008, 11:46:34 AM

If you do a google map search the addres is 2750 W. Bennett.

I'm getting my Formula S for classic put together, and I've also got the fuse for a Starfire/Temptest framed up and out of the jig.

James

Title: Re: Cutting a canopy
Post by: James Mills on January 27, 2008, 11:48:48 AM

Quote from: Randy Powell on January 26, 2008, 10:55:25 PM

Ok, it was supposed to be funny.   :##

I just draw the approximate shape on the canopy and use a pair of scissors to cut it out then trim down until it fits. Then sand paper.

Randy,

I seem to run into problems trying to get the shape close, end up cutting away to much of the canopy.  I just got a couple from Sig, so will see how it goes.

Thanks,

James

Title: Re: Cutting a canopy
Post by: Bob Reeves on January 27, 2008, 04:43:21 PM

I'm with Leester, Hobbico curved tip canopy scissors from Tower are the perfect solution. They work great and allow you to follow the line. Highly reccommended...

Title: Re: Cutting a canopy
Post by: Randy Powell on January 27, 2008, 08:28:15 PM

James,

Don't try to hit the mark of the first cut. Leave yourself a half inch or so of wiggle room the trim it a little at a time.

Title: Re: Cutting a canopy
Post by: Patrick Rowan on January 27, 2008, 10:05:18 PM

I use the Hobbico scissors. I agree with Randy, trim small amounts at a time or have a couple of extra canopys on hand.

Title: Re: Cutting a canopy
Post by: Bill Little on January 29, 2008, 08:21:12 AM

Temporarily securing 60-80 grit sandpaper (grit side out of course!  n~ ) to the fuselage is a very good way to do the final fitting to the fuselage.

I do the same method as Windy (and others, I'm sure) shows on many of his tapes as to cutting a trough in the top block to inlet the canopy.  Gives you even a touch more wiggle room.