Steve Coombs Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 (edited) I think you'll just have to try it and see what works, if at all. It may be that the thinners didn't remove anything but simply smeared the overspray around a bit. We eagerly await a report on your results! Oh, and before I forget, don't be too vigourous in whatever you do, or you could cause some stress fractures in the clear plastic. You can fill them with the Klear/Gauzy, but won't eradicate them altogether. Edited May 1, 2019 by Steve Coombs More info than first offered 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noeyedears Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 well done for taking this one on, it looks like its gone to war with you, good luck! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted May 2, 2019 Author Share Posted May 2, 2019 Thanks for the suggestions chaps; I have tried all substances but sadly nothing seems to have worked. It smells quite minty now though! At least I've learnt not to use Humbrol enamel thinners to clean paint off canopies. Have to see if I can find another Tornado canopy somewhere. I thought there'd be an aftermarket one but it only seems to be cockpits, seats, etc. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstaff Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 Looks light it's going to fight you all the way to the finish, but fair play for sticking with it Have you tried posting in the wanted section in general discussion for a spare canopy? You'll be amazed what some people have and are willing to part with, I bet there have been a fair few Airfix tornados that never reached the canopy fitting stage and someone may have kept them in the spares box It's worth a shot for a couple of minutes on the keyboard Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Coombs Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 I've been reading nice things about Novus plastic polish, but haven't used it myself - yet. There's a clean and shine, which would probably be the thing to use here, plus fine and heavy scratch removers. 60ml bottles though, so you'd need to cloud a lot of canopies to get your money's worth! I may need to commune with a large South American river in the near future. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry_the_Spider Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 Drop Airfix customer services a line. They may have one. They've rescued me before. Also, how easy is it to vacform? Never tried it, but you have the original to work from. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted May 2, 2019 Author Share Posted May 2, 2019 3 hours ago, Redstaff said: Looks light it's going to fight you all the way to the finish, but fair play for sticking with it Have you tried posting in the wanted section in general discussion for a spare canopy? You'll be amazed what some people have and are willing to part with, I bet there have been a fair few Airfix tornados that never reached the canopy fitting stage and someone may have kept them in the spares box It's worth a shot for a couple of minutes on the keyboard Ian I would do Ian but I'm temporarily banned from that section as I didn't realise you were only allowed to post one wanted item not create multiple threads! I think it ends in a couple of weeks! 1 hour ago, Harry_the_Spider said: Drop Airfix customer services a line. They may have one. They've rescued me before. Also, how easy is it to vacform? Never tried it, but you have the original to work from. Good shout! I forgot about that, I think I've got a form from an old kit, I'll send it off - thanks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruskin Air Services Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 Oh dear, I made that mistake in the early 80's with a canopy of an 1/48th esci F16. It's next flight was into the bin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony C Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 22 hours ago, Lord Riot said: Thing is guys, with the canopy I think what made it worse was I stupidly thought the paint thinner I clean my brushes with would clean off the oversprayed paint. The thinners made it cloud up. Will toothpaste or nail varnish remover clear that up or have I destroyed the chemical composition of the clear plastic? Whilst no expert in these matters, I would have thought that as long as the thinners haven;t permiated all the way through the canopy, then sanding back and polishing should eventually provide a clear canopy! What's the worst that can happen, if the canopy is already damaged beyond repair, trying to sanding and polish wont make the situation worse, just confirm that a new canopy is needed! I'll check my spares but I'm pretty certain I don't have one! Tony C 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry_the_Spider Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 Quote Good shout! I forgot about that, I think I've got a form from an old kit, I'll send it off - thanks! No need. You can do it online as long as you have the kit and part number. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony C Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 18 hours ago, Tony C said: I'll check my spares but I'm pretty certain I don't have one! Sorry, only only a vacform 1/72 canopy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3838giuseppe Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 Hi, I've seen your work and I wanted to congratulate you on your courage. If you have the decals for this kit, I would be interested in buying them. 🤗Let me know 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted May 5, 2019 Author Share Posted May 5, 2019 6 hours ago, 3838giuseppe said: Hi, I've seen your work and I wanted to congratulate you on your courage. If you have the decals for this kit, I would be interested in buying them. 🤗Let me know Hi I still have the Italian AF Tiger Meet decals, which you're welcome to for free if you want them? I used all the RAF ones and stencils though. Send me a pm with your address if you'd like the Tiger Meet ones and I'll get them in the post to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3838giuseppe Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 1 hour ago, Lord Riot said: Hi I still have the Italian AF Tiger Meet decals, which you're welcome to for free if you want them? I used all the RAF ones and stencils though. Send me a pm with your address if you'd like the Tiger Meet ones and I'll get them in the post to you. Thank you so much, I'm interested at the Italian decals ones. I send you my address in MP..., then tell me how I can reciprocate... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
At Sea Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 Don't panic on the canopy... I think I have a spare Italeri one. It may not be perfect but you can fettle and fit it with your skills. I'll have a look. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted May 16, 2019 Author Share Posted May 16, 2019 That would be brilliant, thanks again @At Sea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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