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by red_leader
Tue Mar 04, 2014 2:59 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Weathering plastic canopies
Replies: 11
Views: 11839

Intriguing idea. I've already done the weathering on the fuselage so I don't want to mess it up with the wind tunnel approach, but I really like the idea as far as realism and do want to give that a go with just the canopy. I've got the Future coating on it now, which should cover me in the event it...
by red_leader
Mon Mar 03, 2014 7:29 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Weathering plastic canopies
Replies: 11
Views: 11839

Alright - I'll give it a try tonight! Thanks again!
by red_leader
Mon Mar 03, 2014 5:59 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Weathering plastic canopies
Replies: 11
Views: 11839

Future is a watery clear acrylic. You can find it in the cleaning aisle of a supermarket. I think it's called Pledge Floor Care now. It's had a bunch of names over the years. Model era still call it Future. It's the same stuff tho. All you need to is pour the Future into a cup and take your canopy ...
by red_leader
Mon Mar 03, 2014 4:46 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Weathering plastic canopies
Replies: 11
Views: 11839

OK, getting some good thoughts - I appreciate the replies. On the Futura, I've never used this before. What does it look like/do to the canopy?
by red_leader
Mon Mar 03, 2014 12:16 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Weathering plastic canopies
Replies: 11
Views: 11839

Weathering plastic canopies

Looking for some wisdom from the collective... I am finishing the weathering on the Moebius BSG Viper Mk VII and am stumped on the canopy. The Viper flew both in atmosphere and in space, and as the series went on, the ships became more and more worn due to their extensive service and lack of replace...