how do I make a clear canopy
03-03-2005, 08:18 AM
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how do I make a clear canopy
I need to carve some kind of material so that I can vacuum form a canopy. I have never done this before so I am not sure what material to start with. I have the vacuum box part figured out but its the form its' self I am not sure about. Can this be carved from foam, then plastered/sanded and primered?
03-03-2005, 10:05 AM
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RE: how do I make a clear canopy
NO, foam will not work as it is too soft. The plug needs to be of a HARD substance.
If you already have a canopy, put a THIN coating of vasoline on the inside of the canopy and fill the canopy with FINE grit modeling plaster.
If you don't have a canopy to start with, carve one out of wood. Make the plug PERFECT. ANY defects in the plug WILL SHOW on the finished canopy.
Here is a link to A LOT OF VERY GOOD INFORMATION on a variety of topics.
http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/~atong/
If you already have a canopy, put a THIN coating of vasoline on the inside of the canopy and fill the canopy with FINE grit modeling plaster.
If you don't have a canopy to start with, carve one out of wood. Make the plug PERFECT. ANY defects in the plug WILL SHOW on the finished canopy.
Here is a link to A LOT OF VERY GOOD INFORMATION on a variety of topics.
http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/~atong/
03-03-2005, 11:40 AM
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RE: how do I make a clear canopy
check Here http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/Vacu...6969/tm.htmfor all you need!
