Canopy Painting

[Chip B.]

Greets,

I have painted the canopy of my 1/32 Hellcat. As I looked at the line where the front and sliding rear canopy meet I wondered if there were gaskets on the mating edges. If so, I'll see how Rubber Black looks.

Has anyone been up close and personal with a Hellcat F6F 5? 3 is ok. You know how we builders are...

Thanks Much
CB

 

[Airframes]

Does this help ?
Can't see a gasket or seal, but if there is one, it could be under the frame.

 

[Chip B.]

Thanks Magi -

Very difficult to tell, but thanks for the beautiful pic! And it was Alex's fighter!

All the best, Mate -
Chip B.

 

[Airframes]

You're welcome, and yes, this was the actual aircraft flown by Vracu (not a paint job), which was at Duxford for many years, and is now in the USA.

 

[Chip B.]

Daaaamn! That is very, very cool!

Can't help but notice the channel for the cable for the rear canopy. *sigh* Next build.

Thanks for that, Magi -
cb