Charles:
I like the method of pulling a second canopy and removing all the clear area, leaving only the frame work. It leaves a more crisp and believable frame than just taping and painting. I have done both in the past. What tool did you use to remove the clear from the frame work? I found it difficult to prevent damaging the fragile frame.
Jim Fruit
Jim,
Thanks for stopping in and taking a peek. It's an honor.
I really enjoy sharing ideas about scale details and how they can be accomplished. I wish there was more interest in scale and semi-scale.
I mention above that the frame is ABS. I say ABS, but it's really white sheet styrene. Not sure if they are the same?
Anyway, the white styrene can take a bit of abuse. I've made these before and always do them the same way.
I know some R/C guys that make them this way also. However, many use that sticky back aluminum foil that is available, forgot what it's called.
So, here's the secrete, Use a roll of paper towels to place the styrene on when cutting. You can simply press and shape the paper towel roll. You use the edge. Keep changing #11 blades often. Start thick on the frame structure, then go back and thin it down.
If you stop over at CFC Graphics, where the Mig-3 build is, you will see the frame chubby. I mention thinning it down and have photos of both. I think.
Jim, please stop in a bit more often.
You know I'm always open for ideas,
Thanks again, it's appreciated.
Jim,
I took these two photos just to clear up what I sad about using the "edge." "Edge" wasn't the best word. I should have said the end?
Anyway. Here's a quick mock up of what I do. The paper towels are shaped as that of the canopy.