MESHER Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 I am not a modern jet expert by any means but I would appreciate if someone could explain to me the use of a tinted canopy? Most F-16 kits and several other jet kits include a tinted canopy in their kits, when should this type of canopy be used? I don't see this type of canopy used very often at model contests/shows or building articles I have seen. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne S Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 (edited) I am not a modern jet expert by any means but I would appreciate if someone could explain to me the use of a tinted canopy? Most F-16 kits and several other jet kits include a tinted canopy in their kits, when should this type of canopy be used? I don't see this type of canopy used very often at model contests/shows or building articles I have seen. Do not get what you are getting at. You mean why do the real aircraft have them, or why people do not do them on contest builds? My guess is on contest builds people might be scared of messing it up or the judge not knowing what they are looking at. Far as I know on the real aircraft it is so waves/rays (sp) can not enter the cockpit, be it sun or radar. Edited February 22, 2009 by Wayne S Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MESHER Posted February 22, 2009 Author Share Posted February 22, 2009 My bad, sorry I was not more specific. Yes I was referring to the purpose they are used on the real aircraft. It must not be a popular canopy option used in modelling as you indicated. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne S Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Some aircraft, just have the front done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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