JerseeJerry55 Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 To all. Hello and hope all is well. I am going to be starting a Hasegawa F-106A and could use some tips about painting the nose antiglare. If anyone can help it would be most appreciated. Thank you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spectre711 Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 What kind of info are you looking for? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JerseeJerry55 Posted August 6, 2023 Author Share Posted August 6, 2023 24 minutes ago, Spectre711 said: What kind of info are you looking for? Thank you for the reply. How to get the antiglare with the curve as seen in the picture. Are there decals, or how do I paint it on? Sorry for the novice questions. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 Either way will work. If you are not a good painter, go with the decal. If you can not find the decal, paint. If you can not do either, practice, then give it a go. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spectre711 Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 I've always found that thin strips of masking tape are flexible and you can hit the curve with a few reference photos. I usually place it till I'm happy with the look. You could also scale out what is on the instruction sheet and use that as a guide also. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thegoodsgt Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 I'd avoid decals. They can be difficult to apply over compound curves. Paint it instead. This Tamiya masking tape is your best option. LINK Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 New Ware offers 1:72 F-106 masks that already have the anti-glare curve. Available at your favorite online stores. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spectre711 Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 I noticed that mask is for the Meng kit. I wonder how close in shape the two kits are. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spruemeister Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 If you have a decal, you have a ready made template for masking tape. Photocopy the sheet and transfer the line anyway you want to a piece of tape and apply like a mask. Rick L. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 On 8/9/2023 at 8:44 PM, Spectre711 said: I noticed that mask is for the Meng kit. I wonder how close in shape the two kits are. Close enough. Worked fine on my Hasegawa kit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RichB63 Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 (edited) The commercial mask set sounds ideal. But if you have trouble finding one, or simply prefer the DIY approach, consider a French Curve, sharp knife and masking tape. Once you nail down the appropriate section, flip the tool over and you have a mirror template for the other side, ensuring symmetry. Edited August 18, 2023 by RichB63 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ikar Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 If you de3cide to use the curve, mark the beginning and end spots to get the same points. Normally I laid down the tape and drew the lines on the tape before cutting it with a #11 bladed knife. I'm planning on doing a series of 106s from my old squadron because there was a change as they went along. Not much, but a change. I took a picture of one of our "B" models sitting it its maint. pod and it had a straight anti-glare panel. The other one had the usual curved panel. I'm even considering including one of our T-33 multi mission aircraft and our F-15A we picked up to replace the 106s. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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