Watch more awesome tutorials here: Painting tutorials: kzread.info/head/PLyh4vCmxnGfcwJeX3cRiifKNdU1Mh2zAg Weathering tutorials: kzread.info/head/PLyh4vCmxnGfc2xoiCJYx-PBGNkrQjhcem Building tutorials: kzread.info/head/PLyh4vCmxnGfdSGztvWcOpMtCTiEZLp3dp

And that's why I make tanks... Great video :D

@roboticm0use521

8 ай бұрын

Awhh try a plane

Dip it in gloss varnish to make it look like glass

@MMScaleModels

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip mate

I see what you mean now by doing it that way. It certainly does add more realism to the end result. Thank you for telling me why you do yours that way. You're a damn fine modeler and a hell of a lot better at it thank I am. Not putting myself down, just being honest. Thank you for responding to my comment and for the advice. Best wishes, Michael

I have been modeling for many years...and I still learned something new :) Excellent technique and tutorial. I thank you, and my 1/48 Stuka on the workbench thanks you :)

@MMScaleModels

7 жыл бұрын

+savvy727 Thanks for watching and commenting!

at last somebody explains here a clear way to paints canopy!!!!thanks a lot!!!!!!many greetings from spain.

@MMScaleModels

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Virgo!

@madcowrebel4216

5 жыл бұрын

Virgo70 Virgo70 obviously you've never heard of Paul Budzick

@MMScaleModels

5 жыл бұрын

Paul is great but unfortunately not much from him lately

Awesome, great technique, is so simple and logical. No more trouble with the masking. Thanks.

@MMScaleModels

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome 👍

best canopy Tutorial i have seen.

@MMScaleModels

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks David!

@ivanbuljanvanboelken4676

6 жыл бұрын

David Sheridan If I choose Revell Spitfire, can I buy canopy fiting that airplane, which is already made, and painted? If that possibility exists?? to order canopy fiting that model,canopy made,painted,to avoid hand making?

Fantastic idea! Thanks for sharing!

@MMScaleModels

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cristian!

Really good advice.

Thank you for this tutorial I put it into practice yesterday with amazing results....🌟👍

@MMScaleModels

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thanks mate 👍

This was what i wanted for know for years.. Ty for the vid.

@MMScaleModels

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting Leo!

Great tutorial mate, thanks for sharing. Fair to say for canopies to look the part they do need some care and attention when masking.

@MMScaleModels

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeff, thats a fact.

I just do it the way I've always done it with liquids and toothpicks but really enjoyed your work. Thanks

@MMScaleModels

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin. Fortunately there is more than one way to get the job done :)

Very useful tutorial! I'll definitely use this. Thanks for sharing.

@MMScaleModels

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching :)

⭐️ nicely put together and VERY helpful tutorial ⭐️ thanks for taking the time to share your skills 👍

@MMScaleModels

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate 🍻👍

Very helpful. Thank you.

@MMScaleModels

6 жыл бұрын

+niceslippers Thanks for your comment mate!

Cool 👍. Thank you for showing

@MMScaleModels

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Very interesting technique, i will try this on my next model, thank you! Regards from Germany

@MMScaleModels

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Juno!

Great video thanks

@MMScaleModels

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate 👍

Awesome tutorial.👍

@MMScaleModels

6 жыл бұрын

+Abu Tayiba RC Videos Thanks mate!

Cheers, mate! From Australia

@MMScaleModels

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers 🍻 🙂

Thanks for sharing ! I ended up placing the marked tape on top of a blank piece of tape and cut out the shape, I peeled them apart and had two pieces to,put on opposite sides.

@MMScaleModels

7 жыл бұрын

+Suresh Patel Nice idea.

Learned something new today excellent work! Subcribed

@MMScaleModels

7 жыл бұрын

Happy to hear that Julio, thanks!

Brilliant...!!!!

@MMScaleModels

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate!

Will have to try this with my RC planes. Thanks 👍🏻

@MMScaleModels

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching mate 👍

great help! thanks so much :)

@MMScaleModels

6 жыл бұрын

Welcome :)

very useful thanks

@MMScaleModels

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching :)

Great, thanks!

@MMScaleModels

5 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it mate 👍

Really outstanding. :-)

@MMScaleModels

7 жыл бұрын

+Odddball6 Thanks mate.

I tried that Vallejo liquid mask on my last project, was really impressed with results.

@MMScaleModels

3 жыл бұрын

I have to check the vallejo mask, I am not super happy with gunzes

@Leehensman

3 жыл бұрын

I was pleasantly surprised to be honest, is also good for wheel hubs etc.

Tris will be very usefull for me, thanks

@Pikachu-kj8ev

6 жыл бұрын

*This

@Matthias-ps6vg

6 жыл бұрын

*Tricycle

Thanks for the great tip on how to make masks. On my first model I didn't bother masking and instead tried to paint with a tooth pick... LOL... I will make sure to give this method a try on my next model.

@MMScaleModels

2 жыл бұрын

well we have to start somewhere don't we

nice! thanks

@MMScaleModels

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate!

thank you

@MMScaleModels

6 жыл бұрын

Welcome :)

Superb

Great tutorial and I will have to try the inside idea. Just found your channel, subbed and rang the bell. Thanks for sharing.

@MMScaleModels

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks and welcome

decal film works pretty good for the inside too

@MMScaleModels

7 жыл бұрын

Yes, especially on more intricate canopy structures. I have a tutorial on that topic as well - kzread.info/dash/bejne/mml-kq5sfLHSYZc.html

@cg462

7 жыл бұрын

like the blisters on the waist of a pby, that stuff saved my model

Number 1!

@MMScaleModels

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate!

Интересный вариант! Мой тебе лайк! 👍

Masking & Painting Canopy or clear parts I use the following, bond for woodworking (aqueous vinyl acetate resin type emulsion type adhesive) use Coloring with watercolor paint is possible. Apply thickly, spread using a thin bar and surface tension. After painting drying, it becomes easier to peel off when warmed up

Holy smokes...it never occurred to me to take the tape off and cut on the pad. I believe my days of scratched up canopies are over.

@MMScaleModels

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lou, I am happy that my videos help!

great tutorial thanks gor sharing kutgw awesome 😎

@MMScaleModels

7 жыл бұрын

+Phazzer- 758 Thanks!

I'll stick to masking liquid and pencil. Its faster and looks the same. Just use acrylics to scrape mistakes away.

@MMScaleModels

8 ай бұрын

Well, it's good to have options

Great job, question - airbrush and compressor?

Going to attempt this on my Monogram TBD-1 Devastator.

@MMScaleModels

5 жыл бұрын

A lot of work ahead of you but I think it is worth the effort.

Nice technique but even with this method the edges look rough in the final result. Maybe the paint was lifting when masks were being removed?

@MMScaleModels

4 ай бұрын

Probably, but you have to get really close to see that.

Thank you for sharing this. This could be a stupid question, but why you need the liquid mask? Save on the masking tape?

@MMScaleModels

3 жыл бұрын

The liquid mask is not going to lift on you and additionally keeps the tape in check (especially on complex shapes). Also it is a bit faster to apply.

Great tut !What brand of masking liquid are you using ? All brands I've tried, tend to "shrink away" from where I want them.

@MMScaleModels

6 жыл бұрын

+trikkke11 Thanks mate, in this video I am using Agama masking liquid, now I changed to mr.hobby.

Great video I learned a lot! Thank you for sharing your skills. Can you tell me how to get Tamiya acrylic that is dry off a canopy, toothpick trick is not working.

@MMScaleModels

Жыл бұрын

You can try with pointed q-tip slightly dampen in thinner. But not a hot thinner. Something like the mr.hobby acrylics thinner. There is high probability for damage in any case.

@adamstein5773

Жыл бұрын

@@MMScaleModels Thank You

Double the effort. Save time and effort by masking the external glass as per normal. Spray the interior color to the outside first, then over that spray the exterior aircraft color.

@MMScaleModels

5 жыл бұрын

And you get shiny interior frames. It's just obvious.

Thanks for showing this method. But the masking liquid I'm not understanding, could you explain why the liquid ? Is it used so the clear section isn't smudged by the tape ? Thanks in advance.

@MMScaleModels

6 жыл бұрын

The masking tape will have difficulties adhering to such surface (shape). That's why I use the liquid.

Использую похожий, но слегка более эффективный способ. Берем черный пигмент, вот прямо обычный, художественный. Наносим его кисточкой на фонарь. Сверху клеим маскировочную ленту. Снимаем, вуаля, рисунок переплета, даже не очень отчетливый из-за глубины прекрасно виден. Дальше берем обычный прозрачный скотч, склеиваем его с маскировочным клеевыми слоями. Поверх маскировочного, прилепляем еще 1-2 слоя маскировочного, в зависимости от нужного количества масок, ну и дальше режем как обычно. I use similar but slightly effective technology. I take black pigment (from art store), and put it on the canopy with soft brush. Next I stick masking tape over canopy with a pigment. Then I remove masking tape and stick it on transparent film or scotch tape (on the sticky side). Next add 1-2 layers of masking tape over tape with pigment. And cut it with model knife or scissors.

@MMScaleModels

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback 👍

Great tutorial, thank you! Can anyone point me in the direction of a tutorial on applying decals to clear model plastic?

Yes it is absolutely good thing to mask inside of canopy Actually we have to paint Matt black inside of canopy. But usually skip it. Please let me have question. Can you show video that yellow or white painting to express the silicone sealing in canopy? It is difficult and it can't be looking nice. =>I do find at your video in previous. Thanx much.

@MMScaleModels

3 жыл бұрын

I understan you have founf my tutorial on the sealant right?

not sure if this would help but id be afraid of the tootpick...tamiya makes some really stiff pointy q-tips that might work just as well but wont scratch anything. just throwing that out there. I use em to scrape off old waterslide decals without scrating the paint.

@MMScaleModels

6 жыл бұрын

Yes, one should be careful with the toothpick. I have never used those TAMIYA q-tips, I should try them out.

Skip the taping. Paint with fine tip brush. Then toothpick the window clean. Get your day back. And looks just as good.

@MMScaleModels

5 жыл бұрын

There Is a way for everyone 😊

@bideomanlol

5 жыл бұрын

@@MMScaleModels I'm definitely more on the taping end of this spectrum lol.

@PCModelBuilder

5 жыл бұрын

I'm interested in trying the tape method but agree with you. I use a piece of balsa wood that has one flat, straight edge. That edge is run along the canopy line and cleans the lines up rather nicely (

Great video, I will try this method. One problem I have, whenever I try drawing with pencil on Tamiya masking tape it never seems to show up clearly. Is there a recommended lead type that I should use?

@MMScaleModels

2 жыл бұрын

Yes that's a problem I have as well. You can try one of these super fine marker pens.

nice video .. i love the second song. whats the artist and name of that track?

thanks!! it helped me a lot. but im doing cars. I wanna switch to air brush instead of spraying (despite good results)...do you use a can for the airbrush pressure? I went to your link and its just the airbrush, does it come with a compressor? or you can reccomend please? thanks

@MMScaleModels

5 жыл бұрын

I use compressors, and on my link l don't have compressors only airbrushes, but you can find combos. You said you do cars, my recommendation is to get at least 0.3 mm nozzle.

всё понятно👍🏻...в 72м всё же сложнее, особо если переплёт не отчётлив...

@MMScaleModels

4 жыл бұрын

Yes 72nd is harder... but not impossible :)

I get asked to paint canopies all the time from a friend of mine who can't do it well. I then ask him to paint my figures, because he does them a hell of a lot better then I can. It's a good trade all around.

@MMScaleModels

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, seems like complete different hobbies.

@andrewluchsinger

5 жыл бұрын

Almost. We both are huge military and aircraft modeler. We just help each other out once in a while.

You use a scalpel to cut your masks. Is this because the blade is thinner than an x-acto type knife?

@MMScaleModels

5 жыл бұрын

I don't know if the scalpels are thinner but they are much cheaper and are extremely sharp (no surprice there:)).

this is easy, but do you have any trick how to nicely paint a detonation cord? you know, like for example at yak-130, harrier, etc.

@MMScaleModels

4 жыл бұрын

I don't have any bullet proof concept but I did something similar by scribing a line on the inside of the canopy, then I filled it with paint and cleaned the excess. Needles to say there is no room for errors.

@Staf1221

4 жыл бұрын

@@MMScaleModels thats exactly what i was thinking about. i would prefer if manufacturers made the cord recessed, not risen as usual.

great skills !!! but It would need a huge amount of time (& nerves :) ) to treat for instance a Yak-7V canopy ;-) .... or whatever inline multi-seater w²II plane. By the way, did you ever try to do inner frames with colored paper decal stripes?

@MMScaleModels

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, yes I am aware it is time consuming but finally it is down to the final result for me. Yes I have used the decals technique... I even have a tutorial about it :)

@skualpascal6684

4 жыл бұрын

@@MMScaleModels -fine ! thx for answering

日本語ありがと！

@MMScaleModels

7 жыл бұрын

ウェルカム！ :)

What with scale 1/72 and also the fact not all canopies have good surfaces to do what you did?

@MMScaleModels

6 жыл бұрын

There are plenty of other options. See this one for instance:kzread.info/dash/bejne/mml-kq5sfLHSYZc.html

i make with cigarrete Rolling paper

@MMScaleModels

4 жыл бұрын

Interesting 👍

great tutorials the inside color of the canopy is that to match the cockpit interior

@MMScaleModels

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Roland. Correct, the inside color matches the cockpit as well as the first outside layer for good measure 😁

@ronaldlabiche6007

5 жыл бұрын

@@MMScaleModels ok that's what I thought by the way the name is Ronald not Roland

@MMScaleModels

5 жыл бұрын

Sorry my bad

What mechanical pencil did you use. I just want to know for some reason.

@MMScaleModels

5 жыл бұрын

Rolleta micro 0.5

@asian2700

5 жыл бұрын

MM Scale Models thanks :)

I followed your recipe for canapes , but when I served them at my party , the guests didn't find them very appetizing .

@MMScaleModels

6 жыл бұрын

+Orson in charge ha ha, maybe you should try again. Practice mate, practice ;)

@user-sc6pk6ef2l

5 жыл бұрын

@@MMScaleModels с какого языка перевод сделать?

Is this is the F6F-3 canopy?

@MMScaleModels

7 жыл бұрын

+Justin Dillon Yes, it is. But this is a spare, not the one from the British cat.

Is it necessary to mask the inside

@MMScaleModels

6 жыл бұрын

+Zilched I feel it is :)

#1 rule when masking canopies or any other surface....."MAKE SURE YOUR HANDS ARE ABSOLUTELY CLEAN AND FREE OF ALL OILS AND CONTAMINANTS"

@MMScaleModels

6 жыл бұрын

+Jeffrey Sasquatch True :)

Is the framing finished with a layer of Matt varnish?

@MMScaleModels

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, matt or satin... Depends on the application.

@phughes7719

5 жыл бұрын

@@MMScaleModels Thank you for replying. I really enjoyed watching your video.👍

@MMScaleModels

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate 👍🍻

You should've varnished that before taking off the masking, shouldn't you?

@MMScaleModels

6 жыл бұрын

Yes its wiser to do so :)

Привет! А как сделать в 1/72 ??

@MMScaleModels

4 жыл бұрын

Hi there, it's just the same as in 1/48 only need to be more precise 🙂

Why not spray the internal frame colour as a base, then overspread the external frame colour? They're so small there's no need to prime.

@MMScaleModels

Жыл бұрын

The finish on the inside will be gloss and plasticy

What type of tape is this

@MMScaleModels

5 жыл бұрын

I don't remember the brand I used in the video. Tamiya's tape works just as well.

@thebestojf7160

5 жыл бұрын

Ok thanks I’ll try tamiya’s tape then thanks

С меня лайк и подписка!Вы можете сделать видео о том как маскировать остекления пассажирских самолетов в масштабе 1/144 ???

@MMScaleModels

6 жыл бұрын

English please!

@markshevchenko_7773

6 жыл бұрын

+MM Scale Models Like vam I ne oshen horosho pishy I govory na English no vot hto I hotel shob vi sdelali video o tom kak maskirivat stekla civil plane airbus a320 1/144 and Boeing 777 -300er 1/144? Thanks.

Not possible for many 1:72 kits.

@MMScaleModels

4 жыл бұрын

It is possible.

I may have missed something obvious... If you are only applying paint to the OUTSIDE of the canopy, why bother masking the INSIDE individual panels?

@MMScaleModels

7 жыл бұрын

Hi Glenn. Yes I do paint the interior color on the outside and on the inside. Here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/nKJ-s5eYg9Pcc8o.htmlm29s

@glenncauley9102

7 жыл бұрын

Excellent! Thank you for posting that link. :)

I like this way if cutting the tape rather than going along the line with the tape in place. One little slip up and you know what the results of that are? 😮🤦🏻‍♂️ The only thing I do different as far as painting goes and this is just my way, not saying yours is incorrect, but the way I do it is once I get the masking all finished on the outside, I just use wide strips of masking tape to completely cover the inside, then I paint the interior color onto the outside of the frames, then after that paint is good and dry I paint the exterior color right over the interior color and you basically have the same result. If you look inside the canopy the frames are the interior color and when you look on the outside of the canopy it's the exterior color. Your way probably provides more depth and that's just my guess, regardless, I won't use my Xacto on the outside of the canopy anymore. Far too easy to ruin the canopy that way. I'll use your method which is far better and no risk of an unintended scratch in the clear part. As you can imagine, it can make 4 to 6 weeks of work or whatever and pretty much ruin what would've been a nice model. Thank you kindly for your video and for your time. Best wishes, Michael Truhett U.S.C.G. Veteran Semper Paratus 🇺🇸

@MMScaleModels

7 жыл бұрын

Hi Michael, thanks for your comment. If you paint only from the outside you will have the interior color but you'll also have the shine of the plastic and a certain perception of depth (the frame is behind the glass). If You choose to walk the extra mile you'll get not only the sheen you are after but also some relief.

я вырезаю маски на самом фонаре

@MMScaleModels

Жыл бұрын

that's an excellent way to ruin your canopy

Good job. Now do that on a 1/72 he.111...lol. I'll wait... Might I just suggest one thing? Use a toothpick to remove the tape-as no possibility of scratching/gauging the plastic.

@MMScaleModels

6 жыл бұрын

+Rocketassistedgoat Thanks mate, yes that would be a lot of work, that's why I use another approach for such grrenhouse canopies: kzread.info/dash/bejne/mml-kq5sfLHSYZc.html

@rocketassistedgoat1079

6 жыл бұрын

Haha, yes. Even just using the Montex masks on my He.111 [14 of which I had to replace by hand-as the vinyl won't remain stuck to curves-so I'm sticking with Eduard from now on]; was a tremendous amount of work-which I wouldn't want to repeat on the inside. Whilst interior framing looks fantastic on .48th and larger, I can't help but feel that the thickness of the parts in '72nd dilutes the effect-by drawing the eye to...the thickness of the part. A solution would be to use vac parts, but they're usually inferior to the kit parts in terms of transparency, and there's also less material to sand (I like to fair them in with epoxy putty; sanding [wet] with 400, then 1000 grit sandpaper, then 8000 and 12000 grit Micromesh restores the transparency]. There's ultimately no way to completely win-you have to sacrifice something somewhere. Another thing I needed to consider, was light-blocking-as it's lit from the inside with LEDs; so that means a fair few layers of paint-including a layer of black. I don't know how decals would handle with that many layers, plus; there can't be any gaps anywhere. I know someone who uses decals for '72nd bombers and swears by the method. I guess it comes down to whatever works. Your method sure does look good, I might use it on vac-formed turret parts-where I want the parts to be thin, as the edge can be seen.

@MMScaleModels

6 жыл бұрын

For sure vac formed canopies are the way to go in small scales, it is also true that I didn't use the best clear part for the tutorial, there are much better injection moulded clear parts... like those in eduard's 1/72 bf 110 kits.

@zxm3231

5 жыл бұрын

try a 1/72 ju 87

@MMScaleModels

5 жыл бұрын

I have an old revel in my stash... Some day I will 😁

Ugh........................I HATE canopies!!! It's the first thing I do so I can get it out of the way. Nice video though (maybe I can send mine to you - lol). Thx.

@MMScaleModels

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, give this technique a try :)

too much complex system , you only have to put tape on glass and cut them directly on it , this system can be viable for opened canopy only .

@MMScaleModels

5 жыл бұрын

Well it is time consuming but damaging your clear parts is much less likely.

@VirgoVirgo-eh5gf

5 жыл бұрын

You're right.

seizure alert at the end

@MMScaleModels

6 жыл бұрын

+ARandomKZreadr Not sure what you mean.

@arandomyoutuber6634

6 жыл бұрын

MM Scale Models did u not see the little video of the canopy in the corner had green flashing lines

@MMScaleModels

6 жыл бұрын

+ARandomKZreadr yes, I had a software issues back then.

@arandomyoutuber6634

6 жыл бұрын

MM Scale Models Oh

don't do that madness, paint with fine brush and scrape access with toothpick.

Mask outside only and paint interior color first and then exterior color !! Masking inside is messy and in vain!!

@MMScaleModels

9 ай бұрын

I disagree but thanks for your feedback

talking about teaching masking canopy done wrong. it doesn't get any more wrong than this.

@MMScaleModels

5 жыл бұрын

Would you enlighten us about the right way?

@germoua1228

5 жыл бұрын

@@MMScaleModels nah, you stay in the dark and keep on going. why would i share my technic?

@MMScaleModels

5 жыл бұрын

Come on mate, show us some love :) we are all friends here

shity

@ligmaman9mm709

Жыл бұрын

How?

Sorry, I don't like the outcome at all. This is some of the worst and most coarse edge separation I've ever seen.

Great job, question - airbrush and compressor?

@MMScaleModels

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Generic Chinese compressor and Fengda ( again Chinese ) airbrush.

@ligmaman9mm709

Жыл бұрын

@@MMScaleModels ok thank you