Jonathan Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 What's the general consensus regarding windscreen fitting, should it be glued on before covering or after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Gray Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 Ideally, imo, screwed on after covering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul De Tourtoulon Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 (edited) I use 'Canopy glue' (google it ) as in some artf planes there is only 2mm balsa to screw into, it will stick any canopy to any film. Edited April 16 by Paul De Tourtoulon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted April 16 Author Share Posted April 16 Thank you, its only 3/16 sq balsa so glueing, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Gray Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 If you have to glue it then Gorilla Glue white pva, it has quite a quick initial set and dries clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Davis Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 I use De Luxe Materials Canopy Glue or UHU POR. Where do you find your small screws Ron? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Gray Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 Modelfixings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leccyflyer Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 Usually canopy glue or RC Modellers glue (RC56) after covering, but on occasion, where the airframe is suitable, I use the tiny screws from Mick Reeves, after covering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted April 16 Author Share Posted April 16 I've got canopy glue clear drying. The reason I asked before or after covering , not sure if the oratex covering I will be using will stick to the windscreen edge overlapping about 3mm. Or after glueing on top of the oratex. I have sprayed the cabin balsa with matt paint and not sure whether the oratex will stick to the paint, does it have to be untreated balsa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 Hi David, Mick Reeves does very tiny screws ernie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leccyflyer Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 1 hour ago, Jonathan said: I've got canopy glue clear drying. The reason I asked before or after covering , not sure if the oratex covering I will be using will stick to the windscreen edge overlapping about 3mm. Or after glueing on top of the oratex. I have sprayed the cabin balsa with matt paint and not sure whether the oratex will stick to the paint, does it have to be untreated balsa. If you are in any doubt about the ability of Oratex to stick to a substrate then applying a smear of CoverGrip or, if you still have any, Balsaloc, will aid the adhesion. It should be okay though. Personally I'd cover the model and then add the canopy over that. You could iron thin strips of covering over the glued canopy edge, to finish off neatly. For semi- scale models I do like to outline the canopy framing with strips of aluminium tape and add some dummy rivets to that with a piece of narrow bore brass tube, before masking and painting the canopy frame. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuban8 Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 Screw fixings for canopies wherever possible is my MO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 If it is a windscreen made from sheet then leaving a couple of tabs to go into slots in the balsa works well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Carlton Posted Friday at 13:49 Share Posted Friday at 13:49 I prefer the tiny screws from model fixings, for the simple reason that it renders the canopy/screen removable if necessary. I have tried covering after canopy/screen is glued in place but it has generally been rather unsuccessful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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