Even though the Mig-3 is semi-scale and then some, I'm still having fun doing some detailing. Simple stuff.

This frame was made when the canopy was made. Same as the canopy, except all white. I drew the frame lines and removed everything but the frame. Presto Remco!

Yea, yea, I could have simply masked the canopy and painted the frame.

Finally got the thing trimmed and painted olive green. It's now in place and with the help of some Dr. Good, I'll smooth it into the fuselage. I'll just tape the canopy side.

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.