davevw Posted April 13, 2024 Share Posted April 13, 2024 I bought a new dental vacuum former, and I’m just wondering what you have vacuformed? Most know you can do canopies, and sometimes doors, but what else? Has anyone made moulds? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob de Bie Posted April 14, 2024 Share Posted April 14, 2024 I made a better canopy for my Anigrand 1/72 A-12 Avenger. The mold was made from the kit canopy. Rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
davevw Posted April 14, 2024 Author Share Posted April 14, 2024 Did you do anything special for the male plug? Or just used the kit canopy as is? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob de Bie Posted April 15, 2024 Share Posted April 15, 2024 The canopy was glued to the frame, then filled completely with Apoxie Sculpt. I painted it with Revell enamel coal black for reasons I don't remember. Then I spotted an asymmetry in the rear half of the canopy, that was built up with more Apoxie Sculpt. I thought I was ready for vacforming, but realised the bottom of the master was concave, meaning the master would probably crack under the vacuum. So I had to build a supporting base, as shown in the first reply. All in all a lot of work!! Rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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