Small cracks in canopy - is there any way to fix it?

[Jens]

I have a Hasegawa 1/48th scale Harrier GR Mk. 7 I am trying to finish, but the canopy has small cracks where the sprue attachment was. I tried dipping the canopy in Future without success.

Is there any way to fix these cracks or at least make them less visible?

TIA,

Jens

[DAG058]

If they are not very deep and right on the surface you could tray the tamiya polishing compounds and cloths, they come in 3 gradesand can get ride of scratches. Quite pricey though. A better option might be to search Hannats or eBay for a replacement.

Cheers.

[Jens]

They are cracks that go all the way through, and they are 1-2 mm long. Perhaps Tamiya extra thin cement is worth a try.

Jens

[scotthldr]

Stress fractures!! Unfortunately I'm still looking for a repair method as well, I've tried several ideas but none have ever worked if anything they make it worse. Source a new canopy is your only way.

[Nigel Heath]

Agreed, impossible to repair, a replacement is the only option.

[wanthony]

Worse comes to worst, you could stage the plane in maintenance

Edited December 18, 2014 by wanthony

[Jens]

Thanks for the help guys.

The aircraft will have a full weapons load so a repair setting is a no-go.

I think I'll paint the frame and add the detonation cord to see how bad it looks.

Jens

[Mike]

Distract the eye, and only you will notice it

[Nigel Bunker]

There's always this option:

[Jens]

Distract the eye, and only you will notice it

I will... It will be either Lucy or Michelle...

Jens

[Mike]

That's the attitude!