Drilling holes in canopy?

[kevin king]

Are we still drilling a hole in our canopy to let the heat out? The real reason is I want to try and get rid of the staticy balsa dust that's clinging to the glass.

[john e. holliday]

I think you are out of luck in my opinion.   I leave a vent hole some where in the cockpit area to vent the hot air out.   

[Avaiojet]

Are we still drilling a hole in our canopy to let the heat out? The real reason is I want to try and get rid of the staticy balsa dust that's clinging to the glass.

Kevin,

One must continually vacuum the model during the building stages. I blow mine out also.

The cockpit area should be sealed with a "floor" which will keep this balsa dust from getting under the canopy.

Is that canopy still available?

If so, a suggestion would be to trim this one to the bottom frame and replace it. Possibly just the center section?

Tending to the above mentioned before replacement.

Hey! I took a look at your airbrushed model. Really nice!

We could have a conversation about the canopy detail. No biggie.

You have hidden skills.

No longer hidden. 

Charles

[FLOYD CARTER]

It's a common problem.  I have used a sharpened piece of brass tubing to make a hole.  Then, pipe cleaners can be used to wipe the dust out.

[Dick Byron]

Google static spray reducer. Then drill a 2 small holes ( one in front, one in rear) and vacuum out dust.  It works.

[Peter Nevai]

Are we still drilling a hole in our canopy to let the heat out? The real reason is I want to try and get rid of the staticy balsa dust that's clinging to the glass.

Use the tired and true Windy trick. Find a spot at the bottom front or rear of the cockpit or make a hole in the cokpit where it will not be seen and glue a piece of coffee filter over the opening. It allows air to circulate but keeps the balsa dust out. If you paint it make sure you do not close up all of the pores in the filter.

[Tim Wescott]

Use the tired and true Windy trick. Find a spot at the bottom front or rear of the cockpit or make a hole in the cokpit where it will not be seen and glue a piece of coffee filter over the opening. It allows air to circulate but keeps the balsa dust out. If you paint it make sure you do not close up all of the pores in the filter.

I did kinda that in my last airplane -- I used a 3/8" long section of 1/8" aluminum tube, with a bit of fluff from a q-tip glued in with a teeny bit of CA.  I verified that it flowed air, then glued it in to act as a breather.