masking canopies?

[Bluecorsair]

Ok guys, I realize this is a matter of personal choice but...I need some real help here, a few days ago the first thing I did was dip the canopy in Future like I have heard to do, that went great ;D! Ok, I let it cure 4 24 hours, I then applied Bare metal foil and burnished it down, that turned out great also! Today I proceeded to carefully cut the framework out so it can be painted, [glow=red,2,300]the BMF left sticky residue all over[/glow]!
What do I do
Is the BMF bad? Is it not really the thing to use?
Is parafilm M any good to use?
And....how does one paint the framework on the "inside" of the canopy? Besides, "very carefully"
Sry 4 all the newb questions but...i'm a newb

Thankyou very much 4 any informative answers!!!
Bill

[Lobbie]

Bill,

Personaly I use Tamiya masking tape for my canopy's and in some cases the Eduard canopy masks, I've never used future either, but everyone has a different favorite style for doing canopy's. I've never painted the inside of a canopy all ways everything is external on my maskings.

[Bluecorsair]

Ahhh, ok. Ummm, how did u cover the canopy Rob? did u cut tiny little pieces and fill in the panels? or cover it all then cut out the panels?
I just used used Future cuz "most" of what I have read says it makes the canopy look better, and, I have to admit it did! Till I ruined it.
So, there is nothing I can do to get that sticky residue off??

Thx 4 the help Rob,
Bill

[seanrgb]

I do the same as Rob
use Tamiya masking tape
if ever you get paint on the glass
use a toothpick to get the paint off

[thad]

Bill, I use Tamiya tape, and some times I use scotch tape you just have to make sure it is pressed down. I use future also and let it set for atleast 24hrs before I do anything to it.

Thad

[Bluecorsair]

Ok, thx guys ;Dpicking the paint off with a toothpick won't harm (scratch) the coat of Future?
And I hate to sound repetitive, but...right now my biggest problem is the sticky residue left by the BMF that I took off! What do you think? should I just go ahead and remove all the BMF, strip the canopy and start over? That is about all I can think of!

THx again fellas,
Bill

[seanrgb]

personally Bill i've never ever used future on a canopy
i mask up paint
if theres been a seep of paint through the tape
make sure the toothpick has a flat end and rub away gently
very rarely it gets scratched

[Bluecorsair]

Ok, thx Sean!!!

I am just going to strip the canopy and start over ;D

Hopefully the ammonia will take the "STICKY RESIDUE" off along with the Future.

[silverback]

Here's an old "shade-tree" mechanic trick for removing gummy residue: swab the area with WD-40. It will usually deconstruct the adhesive making it easy to wipe it off. If the canopy fogs, smears or gets scratched you can re-dip it in Future. Be sure to wash the canopy with soap and water before trying any additional Futuring or painting.
Goo Gone is also a good addition to your modelling bench. Its a bit more agressive than WD-40, and works on a variety of weird smudges and stains.
Phil

[Scott Craig]

GooGone will take it right off and shouldn't harm the Future or the paint. You can get it just about anywhere, Walgreens, WalMArt, anything like that.

[wooverstone]

That’s the most dreaded thing about modeling aircraft is masking those bloody canopies IMHO. Personally I like using the blue painters masking tape. I tried using the bare metal stuff once and had the same problem w/ residue and never went back to it . I’ve never tried the Tamiya masking tape— but I I’m tempted to try it though, if it makes masking canopies a little bit easier .

[Bluecorsair]

AHHH, ok!!! ;D
It figures, got the goo gone right here, never thought about it .

Thankyou very much Phil and Scott!!!
Exactly what I needed at this time!
Bill

[uproar]

The best independently run website for canopy masking advice, as well as a myriad of other topics is:

www.swannysmodels.com

Thank you, Swanny, whereever you are...

His canopy masking technique (search around, you'll find it!) is excellent, and his other advice is great, too.

[Bluecorsair]

Yep, you are right, glad to have it now!!!
Thx Uproar!!

Bill

[ed]

Several of you gents had the right answer. GooGone of Goof Off both work great for removing sticky residues, especially after removing pricing labels, bar code stickers and such. I have always used the blue painters masking tape myself and found it works the best, at least for me.
Ed

[tempestjohnny]

I have found that BMF leaves a residue also especially if it is left on too long. But the googone goofoff works great Scotch foggy tape and blue painters tape are great