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Re: Valom 1/72 scale Sukhoi SU-6 AM-42
Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2018 9:08 am
by KSaarni
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
Re: Valom 1/72 scale Sukhoi SU-6 AM-42
Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2018 9:30 am
by BlackSheep214
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.
Re: Valom 1/72 scale Sukhoi SU-6 AM-42
Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2018 11:02 am
by BlackSheep214
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....
Re: Valom 1/72 scale Sukhoi SU-6 AM-42
Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2018 11:08 am
by BlackSheep214
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.
Re: Valom 1/72 scale Sukhoi SU-6 AM-42
Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2018 1:10 pm
by Stikpusher
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.
Re: Valom 1/72 scale Sukhoi SU-6 AM-42
Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2018 2:11 pm
by BlackSheep214
That could work...
Re: Valom 1/72 scale Sukhoi SU-6 AM-42
Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2018 2:24 pm
by BlackSheep214
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.
Re: Valom 1/72 scale Sukhoi SU-6 AM-42
Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2018 3:12 pm
by KSaarni
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.
Good save though!
- Kari
Re: Valom 1/72 scale Sukhoi SU-6 AM-42
Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2018 9:48 am
by BlackSheep214
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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Re: Valom 1/72 scale Sukhoi SU-6 AM-42
Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2018 10:49 am
by BlackSheep214
