Looking great, the process also goes very quickly!
How long did that masking of the canopy take? A couple of hours ?
That is one of those tasks I just don't really "enjoy" to do... at all ....
Looking forward to the painting part !
- Kari
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Re: Valom 1/72 scale Sukhoi SU-6 AM-42
Masking took me about an hour. At times I had to redo a couple windows over. It was a challenge to mask a vacu-form canopy due to the lack of raised details. At least I was determined & motivated to get it done.
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Greenhouse canopy installed and weighted down while it dries
A dilemma... the rear MD has to be installed before gluing the canopy. I know there are minor gaps that needs filling in in the rear portion and a couple spots around the canopy. No biggie. Masking is the rear gunner window is the biggest issue here. It's suppose to be a half window for the gunner. How to mask is beyond me especially with the MG sticking out.
I don't have liquid mask on hand but thought of using it, This means I have to order it and the build is delayed. Not sure if I really want to go that route of ordering the product. The only other solution is use blue painter tape which is a bit more stickier than the yellow Frog painters tape. We'll see....
A dilemma... the rear MD has to be installed before gluing the canopy. I know there are minor gaps that needs filling in in the rear portion and a couple spots around the canopy. No biggie. Masking is the rear gunner window is the biggest issue here. It's suppose to be a half window for the gunner. How to mask is beyond me especially with the MG sticking out.
I don't have liquid mask on hand but thought of using it, This means I have to order it and the build is delayed. Not sure if I really want to go that route of ordering the product. The only other solution is use blue painter tape which is a bit more stickier than the yellow Frog painters tape. We'll see....
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“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
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Re: Valom 1/72 scale Sukhoi SU-6 AM-42
I forgot to mention one other thing. I decided not to install the gun sight since the directions were pretty vague of the placement in front of the cockpit. Plus, it's a bit too fiddly, has a wide arc, and a headache to get it to fit right inside the cockpit once the canopy is installed. Screw it... I'll save it for another kit. 
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Try using lots of thin strips of tape to mask the gunners portion. You’ll get more flexibility on the compound curves and around the opening.
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Re: Valom 1/72 scale Sukhoi SU-6 AM-42
That could work...
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Re: Valom 1/72 scale Sukhoi SU-6 AM-42
Patchwork finished on canopy area - only in two spots. I'm happy. 
Front left side done
Rear portion. It appeared the opening was a bit too large.
Front left side done
Rear portion. It appeared the opening was a bit too large.
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Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
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“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
Re: Valom 1/72 scale Sukhoi SU-6 AM-42
Good save though!BlackSheep214 wrote:Patchwork finished on canopy area - only in two spots. I'm happy.
Rear portion. It appeared the opening was a bit too large.
- Kari
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Minor progress...
I took Stik's advice and I have to say it worked better than I thought. With a little patience, I was able to do what I wanted to achieve. Thanks Stik.
More gap filling and feathered on the undersides at both wings section of rear and front
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I took Stik's advice and I have to say it worked better than I thought. With a little patience, I was able to do what I wanted to achieve. Thanks Stik.
More gap filling and feathered on the undersides at both wings section of rear and front
host an image“Who controls the skies, controls the fate of this Earth”
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
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Re: Valom 1/72 scale Sukhoi SU-6 AM-42
PE gear doors installed...
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I absolutely love VMS Vantage Modelling Solutions Flexy 5K CA Glue for Photo Etch!!!
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“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn