grimmace Posted November 13, 2005 Share Posted November 13, 2005 Hello, I have a 1/72 VF-2ss macross II valk and I need a clear canopy. The one that came with the kit is a little frosted. Does anyone out there have a canopy? I cant wait to post my first kit on here but cant until I get a better part. Thanks, grimmace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylwell Posted November 13, 2005 Share Posted November 13, 2005 Hello,I have a 1/72 VF-2ss macross II valk and I need a clear canopy. The one that came with the kit is a little frosted. Does anyone out there have a canopy? I cant wait to post my first kit on here but cant until I get a better part. Thanks, grimmace 344465[/snapback] Have you tried the old "dip it in Future acylic" trick? You can also get buffing sticks to smooth it out if it's a surface issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grayson72 Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 Yup, betcha a nice Future bath would do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viceland Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 Not if it's frosty inside... mmmm... frosty canopy insides Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spatula Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 I believe "frosted" would be better than "frosty". Yes, Future does magical wonders to your canopy* This is not 100% guaranteed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechTech Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 If you REALLY can't buff it out and if your canopy is TOTALLY wasted, put some Vaseline into it (THIN and SMOOOOTH) then pour some resin into it. When the resin cures, take the molded piece out and vacu-form some clear plastic over the resin "copy." Or you can simply heat up some clear plastic and "pull" it over the resin copy on a stick. Make sure the resin block is cooled before any tries you make. Hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viceland Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 I believe "frosted" would be better than "frosty". 344910[/snapback] Never argue with a drooling Homer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grimmace Posted November 16, 2005 Author Share Posted November 16, 2005 Thanks for the info. I have not tried this future trick. I'll give it a go and see what happens. The canopy that I have was created using clear resin I think. So it has a frosted look. I can probably use thermal plastic sheet and mold a new one from it, but I'd thought I'd just ask and see if anyone had one first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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