JohnnyB Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 (edited) Hi Guys, I'm building my first 1/48 scale plane -- a Academy P-40 Tomahawk. I usually build 1/72 scale, but I have new airbrush and I want to try my first camo pattern. Usually on the 1/72 builds I don't worry about painting the inside of the canopy frame, but on this one, I think that it will look odd if I don't. I plan on attaching the canopy in the closed position before I paint. However, I would like to paint the inside frame before I attach it with 5 min epoxy. (I plan on masking the outside frame with either an Eduard mask -- not sure if they make one for this kit -- or BMF.) The inside frame is very, very lightly scribed. Can any of you give me any suggestions on how to mask and paint the inside of this canopy? Thanks for your help. JB Edited July 22, 2009 by JohnnyB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TXCajun Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Hi Guys,I'm building my first 1/48 scale plane -- a Academy P-40 Tomahawk. I usually build 1/72 scale, but I have new airbrush and I want to try my first camo pattern. Usually on the 1/72 builds I don't worry about painting the inside of the canopy frame, but on this one, I think that it will look odd if I don't. I plan on attaching the canopy in the closed position before I paint. However, I would like to paint the inside frame before I attach it with 5 min epoxy. (I plan on masking the outside frame with either an Eduard mask -- not sure if they make one for this kit -- or BMF.) The inside frame is very, very lightly scribed. Can any of you give me any suggestions on how to mask and paint the inside of this canopy? Thanks for your help. JB What I've started doing is painting the canopy with the interior color first, then the outside color. That way, the color that shows through on the inside of the canopy is the interior color. Now, If I'm going to pose the canopy open, I at least mask off and paint the inside of the edge of the frame that meets when it closes. Hope that makes sense. Stew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
singeri Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 What I've started doing is painting the canopy with the interior color first, then the outside color. That way, the color that shows through on the inside of the canopy is the interior color. Now, If I'm going to pose the canopy open, I at least mask off and paint the inside of the edge of the frame that meets when it closes. Hope that makes sense.Stew I do the same thing as Stew...trying to mask the entire inside of a 1:48 canopy is a tall order.... the only time I saw it done pratically was on an ME-163 where that big canopy was posed open. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyB Posted July 22, 2009 Author Share Posted July 22, 2009 What I've started doing is painting the canopy with the interior color first, then the outside color. That way, the color that shows through on the inside of the canopy is the interior color. Now, If I'm going to pose the canopy open, I at least mask off and paint the inside of the edge of the frame that meets when it closes. Hope that makes sense.Stew Great idea! I'll give it a go. JB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
72linerlover Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Hi JB, Once I placed some strips of painted decals inside the canopy (1/72). Note: Only at the edge of the vacuum formed canopy. The tubolar internal frame is plastic. Could it work? Regards Euge Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick555 Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 i used to do my kits by masking the inside of the canopy! i used liquid masking solution (cant remember the name, was in a small jar and was purple. and man did it smell horrible!) after joining this site i have now taken to painting the outside of the canopies only, 1st interior and then ext. colour, and this is seriously so much easier and still looks fantastic! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
El pibe vitina Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 What I've started doing is painting the canopy with the interior color first, then the outside color. That way, the color that shows through on the inside of the canopy is the interior color. Now, If I'm going to pose the canopy open, I at least mask off and paint the inside of the edge of the frame that meets when it closes. Hope that makes sense. I second that, but I add a layer of black or other dark colour (often when I do the preshading) between the interior and the outside colour .This avoid (if interior and outside colours are light) to look translucent, cause you are painting over an transparent material. Cya! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jiawei_91 Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 i used liquid masking solution (cant remember the name, was in a small jar and was purple. and man did it smell horrible!) Humbrol Maskol? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jaydar Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 if you have a set of masks such as Eduard, you can make a copy to use on the inside or you can use individual pieces of tamiya tape. I have painted the inside of all my canopies on the last 6 builds (open canopies only). It looks better to me than the old method of painting the outside with the interior color first then the outside color. It is better to me if for no other reason than the old method produces a glossy finish when viewed through the clear plastic.... joe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DutyCat Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Great idea! I'll give it a go.JB Yes, that's the way to do it. Been doing it that way for years, ever since this inside of the canopy thing became an issue. Easy solution to a potentially difficult problem. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TXCajun Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 if you have a set of masks such as Eduard, you can make a copy to use on the inside or you can use individual pieces of tamiya tape.I have painted the inside of all my canopies on the last 6 builds (open canopies only). It looks better to me than the old method of painting the outside with the interior color first then the outside color. It is better to me if for no other reason than the old method produces a glossy finish when viewed through the clear plastic.... joe. Good point Joe. Your method certainly would look better with an open canopy. I think part of it is also dependent upon the scale. If I were doing a smaller scale, it might be difficult. A 1/32nd scale jet canopy would almost demand it. I like the idea of painting decal strips and using them. I guess whatever works for you. It's all about learning and doing. Stew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dez Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 You could always try painting scotch tape the color you need, then cutting strips to place on the inner canopy surfaces. It's cheap and relatively easy. Screw ups are easily fixed too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick555 Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 if you have a set of masks such as Eduard, you can make a copy to use on the inside or you can use individual pieces of tamiya tape.I have painted the inside of all my canopies on the last 6 builds (open canopies only). It looks better to me than the old method of painting the outside with the interior color first then the outside color. It is better to me if for no other reason than the old method produces a glossy finish when viewed through the clear plastic.... joe. definitely a good point, i dont really pose many o my kits with open canopies, so the glossy finish isnt really a concern for me. lthough i plan on having an open canopy on my 1/8 hornet, so will ive this method a go! :P and yes, it was humbrol. yuk stuff but works well IMHO. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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