How to mask canopies easy and precise - plastic scale modelling tutorial
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 พ.ย. 2024
- In this tutorial I am going to show you an easy yet precise method for masking the canopies of your model air planes. Watch the complete video and see the additional tips i'll give you along the way. Also you'll see a direct comparison with pre-cut mask from eduard.
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Disclaimer: This video is not intended for persons under 14 years of age.
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Some people think this is going to far but if you want to do properly and see great results this way is brilliant. Thank you
Thanks for your feedback mate 👍
I'm a Japanese who started modeling recently.
Since I am not good at English, subtitles are very helpful.
Thank you for the video that I always use for reference!
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Thanks, I hope that Google translated the subtitles adequately.
'Speed rarely achieves quality.' Amen to that.
Amen brother!
Top tips right there! I normally paint my frames by hand with a fine brush, but have masked on occasion
Once upon a time I tried brush painting the canopy but it did not work for me.
@@MMScaleModels What you're doing looks absolutely fantastic though :)
Great if masking. I hate masking canopies. But a year or so i discovered the tamiya flexible masking tape. Its a whitish color instead the yellow standard masking tape. Comes in different widths too. It works great for blown frameless canopies.
Just 2 cents.
Great tutorial video. Keep them coming.
Yeah, I tried that but its a bit thick for my taste. In any case everyone should use what works best in their case.
I tried out your technique this morning and it was great! I used the precut masks that came with the kit but they were too long as I discovered after pulling them off. I used your technique and it worked out great! I was able to mask the outside windscreen in a few minutes so I thought I'd try the inside as well. Thank you for sharing your talents with us.
Hey Brent, that's nice to read. It is really great to know that my videos help. Thanks for sharing.
You can also do the lazy technique as follows. After masking the outside of the canopy apply a coat of the color you choose for the inside then apply another coat of paint the color of the outside. This technique saves you time and spares you the chore of masking and painting the inside of the canopy.
Great idea! This way you can press it in place much easier with the tip of a toothpick.
Yes it is much more precise and easy than one big sheet of mask.
Ive tried the paint on mask before didnt like the result but now seeing your method im gonna give ut another tru on my 124th hurricane thanks
I am sure You will have good results!
This is a great tutorial, I've come back to it several times over the years and find your method gives far superior results to pre-cut masks.
Glad ot works for you 👍
Great video mate, thank you! I really struggle to get liquid mask to sit properly, and never thought to use it in conjunction with tape!
It works vice-versa as well. The liquid mask prevents the lifting of the tape to some extent.
Thank you for this video. Even though it takes some time, the effort is worth it for a good result.
That's almost always the case isn't it 😄
This is a tedious method but your results are excellent. Better than mine. I dip my clear parts in gloss clear (future floor polish works well) for a protective layer, then paint the frame as best I can. Using water based paint, I can scrape any blemishes using a toothpick. Works well for me so far.
Whatever works best for you mate, that's the most important thing.
Finalmente un VERO tutorial fatto da un bravissimo modellista!
Thanks for the kind words 👍
Well explained, I do it almost as you do. Interesting the idea with the handle.
Thanks mate 👍🍻
Great technique and Video. Also your tutorial on making seatbelts.
Thank you for sharing.
Hope they are useful
This is the most frustrating part about model-making thank you for this great tip
Thanks for watching mate, when I became comfortable doing the masking i kinda started enjoying it.
Great video. Yes, 10 mins applying a single strand of tape will pay off a lot more with the time you will save fixing it but using another product that will supposedly do the whole part in 2 mins. Struggling a bit with masking some curved surfaces, not canopies and completely forgot the simple fact that wider tape is harder to contour to a curve. There are many, many options for hobby tape, especially Tamiya's flexible tape which is great, but I always like to have other options available so I don't come to a dead stop if I don't have my go-to product available.
Except for certain applications like some bubble canopies or even wheels, I really don't use masking fluid much. I thought it was great when I first heard about it but quickly found out it is hard to get a clean cut, even with a sharp blade, and it requires a lot more pressure to cut, which can result in damage to the paint or even the model. Two thumbs up.
Thanks mate!
I haven't used Tamiya's flexible tape yet so I can't give my opinion on that.
There are different types of masking liquid. Some can be cut some cannot. My experience shows that the masking liquid is easier to remove when it is applied in thicker layer.
After watching two of your videos in a row I instantly subscribed, these a great tutorials with no excess bs.
Thanks and welcome aboard!
@@MMScaleModels I just finished my first model in several years and thanks to your tips it looks pretty dang good.
Crisp edges! thank you for the tips
You are welcome! Thanks for watching :)
Bro your technique is lit! Subscribed
Thank you and welcome aboard!
Damn, that's awesomely skillful. I'd love to be able to use this technique, but I'll have to start cutting down on caffeine first. Thanks for the tutorials, learning a lot from you.
Cheers.
You are welcome 👍
That is amazing. Thank you so much for showing us this technique bro.
You are welcome!
Excellent tips, especially the one to cut the tape at an angle. One idea for interior that I got from another video: paint the top (outter) masked canopy with the colour of the cockpit, ie. light green. Let it dry then paint the exterior colour on top of the first colour. The cockpit colour will show on the inside. I will do this on my next model. My eyes and hands simply won't allow the level of work you do! 😁
Thanks mate, the issue that I have with only painting the outside frames with the interior color first is that they appear a bit distant from the internal surface and then the surface is super glossy.
I use the White glue method of masking off the clear sections of canopies. White glue won't attack the plastic like some liquid masks do. But this is definitely a good alternative. Thanks for sharing.
I personally haven't had issues with masking fluids, but I have only used 2 brands. I've heard that the plastic used in some canopies is susceptible to damage from masking fluids rather than making fluids being generally aggressive. This is interesting topic and I would love to know more.
@@MMScaleModels what kind of masking fluids do you use? What’s a full name and brand?
Can you explain what does it mean “white glue”? Is it PVA? Can you give some tips about your method? You scared me with chance to harm canopies with masks.
I use mr. Masking sol neo from mr.hobby
Yes it's PVA, damage from masking fluid seems to be very rare so don't be putt off
Just catching up with your videos and you have sold me on the need to mask a canopy inside and out. I like the way your explanations make perfect sense and also thank you for speaking my language, your English is excellent. Thanks again.
Thanks for your feedback mate, appreciated 👍
After trying different techniques, this one is definitely the best... Thank you ! 🙏
Thanks mate, I hope it helps!
Great advice, many thanks and best wishes.
Thanks mate, best 👍
Thanks for your tips. I've learnt something new that I will try. And will have water close handy with the liquid mask.
Thanks for watching mate 👍
Very helpful video, thank you 👍🏻
Very happy to know, thank you 👍
Cool 👍. Thank you for showing
Thanks for watching!
I've ordered Mr. Masking Sol today so I can try this. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching mate 👍
Very smart, and informative
Thanks, guy 😎👍🏻
You are welcome 👍
G'day MM, That's very impressive. I don't think I've got steady enough hands to manipulate the narrow masking tape but I'll give it a go.The commercial cockpit masks are way too expensive for what you get. You are right, sometimes they just don't fit the canopies they are supposed to fit.
Just yesterday I purchased some masking liquid so it's great that I've now learned how to use it from an expert. Thank you! BH
Hi Bill, thanks. It is worth the try, besides the tape is fairly easy to reposition so i guess a bit of shakiness cannot be a big issue.
Best masking tute I've seen so far.
Thanks mate!
Thank you! you help me so much!!
You are so welcome!
Very nice, great job, incredibly smart and inventive.
Thanks mate 👍
Awesome demo, and excellent tips! Thanks for posting.
Thanks for watching mate 👍
Nice technique,,well worth the effort,,
Thanks mate 👍
Nice. Thanks a lot.
Thanks mate 👍
You have the best videos.....thank you for sharing your tips and products.
Thanks mate, appreciated 👍
Thank you - these are really useful tips. Canopy masking is one task I really don't like but it makes such a big difference to a kit.
Thanks for watching mate, love your F1 builds :)
Thank you for taking the time and trouble to make these brilliant videos, you have inspired me to get back into the modelling hobby again, once again... Thank you..
Thanks Jack, that's probably the best thing i can see in a comment. TBH i feel proud 🙂. Welcome back to the hobby!
Great tips...thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Dude! Your videos are awesome! Thank you. I’m going to try the seat belt tutorial on my next airplane. Keep sending out the videos and I’ll keep waiting for them to watch.
Awesome! Thank you!
I have watched this video before but it is great to watch again, I can see one reason for masking the inside and paint, that would be to take away the unnatural gloss of the inside of the frame, still a very good video and great tips.Please keep safe and well.
Thanks for watching!
Excellent video. This is the first thing I have encountered that has convinced me to try liquid mask. I will be try ing this method on my next aircraft kit, to be sure!
Well done!
Thanks mate, masking liquid is quite an interesting tool that may have lots of applications. I find it very useful.
Love it. Keep it coming. Easy stuff to follow
Glad to hear that mate 👍
When I was much younger and still in possession of fine motor skills I prided myself on my ability to hand paint canopies and other various small parts. I thoroughly enjoyed it, but I can’t even see well enough up close to do it anymore, to say nothing of being able to make my hands work properly.
Its a preference thing I guess. Mine is to airbrush as much details as possible and keep brush painting to a minimum.
Nice work, I enjoyed your choice of music too. Thanks for your videos.
Thanks for watching mate 👍
Good tutorial, Thanks a lot for share it
You are welcome
Oh wow that solved a couple of problems I'm having! 🥳
Great 👍
I use a type of "Flat head stick" too. Tip: Old paintbrushes work great. Just trim off the bristle end and cut to shape.
Good tip mate 👍
Well done!
Thanks mate 👍
Absolutely!!! Quality takes time.
Indeed it does
Excellent method
Yup, works very well 👌
Glad I found this video. Very good tips and method.
Thanks for watching mate 👍🍻
for the interior color on the canopy, I mask the outside and spray the cockpit interior color first... after that dries, i lay down the exterior color... once installed, the canopy has the interior color visible from the inside, and the exterior on the outside...
just a different method for the same effect
I would argue the effect is not the same because you will still have the shiny plastic look on the inside and depending on the thickness of the canopy other distortion defects.
Based on scale, I agree... I just started strips with masking fluid the day before I saw this video
Thanks for the most excellent channel!
Gracias por compartir tus excelentes tecnicas!
You are welcome 👍
Ill use this methot with the thin strips and use mascol 👍🏻
Parafilm is something I have used for masking and it's interesting to use. Easy to cut. Will stick to the plastic no problem. Easy to remove too.
Have to try that out.
very good demo! useful tip indeed! Thanks!
Thanks for watching mate 👍
While it may be a given for many modelers, a first step can be to clean the plastic (and with clear plastic to do it without making scratches) to remove any oils or contaminants including finger oils. And then to avoid touching the plastic with bare fingers after that.
Yup, i almost always use gloves
@@MMScaleModels I often use just one glove. Especially if painting where I handle the part in the gloved hand and the airbrush with the ungloved hand. I find it makes holding and operting the airbrush more comfortable and I don't go through a box of gloves as fast. Either that, or I'm trying to channel Michael Jackson.
This is how a tutorial is done. Thanks!
Thanks mate 👍🍻
Awesome video! Thank you! I've learned so much from your videos. I owe you big time! Keep them coming!
Thanks mate, I am really happy to know that people appreciate my efforts.
I've never considered painting the *interior* color as a base coat for the outside! I'll have to try that and see what it looks like from different angles.
If the inside is unpainted it looks a bit odd because it is super glossy.
very informative. thanks
You are welcome 👍
Thank’s for the tip of the handle! Great
Welcome and thanks for your comment 👍
thank you for this clear and very instructive tutorial :)
Glad it was helpful!
To add to this fine video.....Mix up a small amount of dish soap and water...Brush it on the canopy. The soap/water mixture allows you to slide the masking tape around a bit easier for better/easy placement. No hard and fast rule for the mixture....I usually use something like 80% (water) to 15-20% glue. This is almost a requirement when using after market canopy masks.
Thanks Dave, very interesting tip. I will definitely try this. 👍
Great Job👍
Thanks mate!
Dude you're the best
Thanks for your kind words :)
Great video!! Keep then coming and thank you very much.
Thanks for watching mate 🍻👍
Thanks for your great tips ☺️!
Glad you like them!
I used to use clear plastic tape and a sharp knife to trim it off the areas to paint. Then I would spray zinc chromate first, then the aircraft color second. Worked fine.
Doesn't that tape leave residue?
@@MMScaleModels -- No. For some reason when you spray paint tape it doesn't seem to get sticky with plastic. Don't know why. And any residue that does occur can be cleaned with some alcohol. I've never had a problem. But you have to use clear plastic tape, not the magic tape that is kind of cloudy.
I see, have to try that on some scrap canopy.
Great video. Just masked a complex canopy which drove me insane. Looked on YT for a better way. Found your stuff. Thanks! I also love your positivity. :)
Thanks mate, i have one more tutorial on masking canopies so you might find something usefull there as well.
@@MMScaleModels I will check it out
Good tip! Good job! I’ll try using liquid mask. Thank you! 👍👏
Thanks for watching mate!
Very good.
Many many thanks
Nice tutorial and awesome result. This is worth an Abo.
Thanks mate 👍🍻
Thank You for this video. Great quality
Thanks mate 🍻👍
Il migliore modo per mascherare i canopies dopo gli after mask di Eduard o altri marchi
I believe so too, even sometimes better than die-cut masks.
once again great video and awsome tips
Thanks mate 👍🍻
Good tutorial. I wasn't sure about masking the inside but your technique seems to work quite well. Thanks for doing this. Cheers!
It is quite easy once you get the feel of it. And for me, painting the internal part is the way to go, especially for 1/48 and larger.
Yes in 48th scale and larger I can see that it would.👍🏻
Genial Consejo! Gracias!
Thank you for the tutorial, I believe we can only use acrylic paint for the canopy frames? As enamel & lacquer paint will damage the canopy, correct?
I use almost exclusively lacquer. But it should, under no circumstances, end up on the transparent parts. Hence the whole masking ordeal.
tricky question - how to preserve liquid masks from drying? I already have two dried bottles, one wasn't even opened... :/
It is tricky indeed. It happened to me too. I do not know the answer unfortunately. I keep my bottle in a closet (no light), away from heat source, and always double check if the lid is closed properly after use. sometimes the threads can gumm up which may lead to poor seal.
Best method I've seen so far.
Any tips for 1/72?
Some magnification probably :)
Great information. Thank you. Subbed.
Awesome, thank you!
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Great 👍
I've tried this method and the hand paint / scrape with a dull toothpick - there is no substitute for careful tape + liquid masking. I can get close with the hand painting technique with the edges, however that isn't the problem - the inferior aspect of the hand painting is the fact that the solid struts are not airbrushed, and it just doesn't look as good.
I agree, and all things considered it is much faster to get a good result with the airbrush.
Hi There. I've just tried your masking technique over the weekend and I found it brilliant and rather easy, I wasn't brave enough to mask the inside the canopy but I'll certainly give it a go on my next build, I did have a little paint bleed as there was an area I didn't burnish down enough.So thank you for a really useful how to.
Glad it helped and thanks for sharing your experience!
To prevent bleeding under the mask, don't ever let the paint pool. With the airbrush, press down for air, and then pull the trigger back a tiny bit, just enough that the frame very gradually acquires the desired color. Clean the nozzle often (with a Q-tip soaked in airbrush cleaner) to prevent dried paint from accumulating there. I do this after every 10 or 15 seconds of shooting, whether I think the nozzle needs it at that time or not! After each Q-tip treatment, make one or two airshots away from the model (without pulling back for any paint) to make sure that no cleaner gets spit into the model when you resume your painting.
Good tutorial! Thank you
Thanks for watching mate 👍🍻
Well mate you can do eye surgery with that steady hand of yours. Well done. Some guys use liquid latex from adult shop to mask anyone tried?
Thanks mate. The modeling liquid mask is also latex based... but no, i haven't been in an adult shop 😄
Thanks for sharing not bad idea...
Thanks for watching mate!
i also do that method, time consuming but rewarding results
Indeed
very helpful
Glad it was
A new sub from me because of..
(a) Your accent. AWESOME!!!!
(b) Your attention to detail is to be applauded.
Great video!!
Thanks Robbie, welcome aboard.
My accent seem to bother certain people, it is nice to know that there are people that like it as well 😁
@@MMScaleModels Thanks. Don't worry about idiots. Plenty around. Your work is excellent and seems as though your a cool dude too!
Best wishes from Australia!!
@@robbieh1899 Thanks mate, greetings from Bulgaria 🍻
Great technique! With the more "traditional" methods, precision,and thus accurate results, are more difficult to obtain--frustrating! Thanx much for your video!
Yes that's true, and it does not take that much longer on most aircraft.
Patience pays off
Indeed
super tips,danke
You are welcome
thank you@@MMScaleModels
Good tutorial! Very informative!
Thanks mate 👍🍻