Masking open cockpit/canopy

[thankyousam]

Perhaps I'm missing something obvious, but I can't see a way of masking an open cockpit, i.e. to have the canopy up when finished. There's not enough of an edge to get the masking tape to adhere to and the seats protrude so it can't be masked straight over.

Any tips?

[chadders]

Leave the seats out, and add them afterwards, thats what I've always done

[pte1643]

Or, gently stuff the cockpit with paper towel, and mask between the "ridge" around the edge of the pit and the paper towel.

[depressed lemur]

I use the sponges off those little scouring pads. They do no damage and can be scrunched up before inserting so they are easy to use. Also I find them easier to get out afterwards as tissue can sometimes get a little stiff when the paint dries.

[martinj]

i have the wife buy those make up sponges for me. cut them a tad over sized to fit.

would look a bit strange if i bought them( ok so i`m not in-touch with my feminine side)

Martin

[SaintsPhil]

I tend to loosely tack the canopy in in closed position. Copydex glue works well to stick it on.

Also has the bonus of stopping me forgetting to paint canopy!!

[spitfire]

I normally stuff the cockpit full of sponge and loosely put some masking tape on top.

Cheers

Dennis

[thankyousam]

Thanks for the suggestions guys. Unfortunately adding the seats after isn't an option as I had to split the cockpit tub down the middle and file down the inside walls to get them to fit in.

I'll give the dish sponge idea a go as I know there's a pack under the sink.

I've bought nail filing sticks and tweezers before, so make-up sponges won't be to bad. That's what self-service checkouts are for, right?

Edited February 24, 2013 by thankyousam