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Re-Using masks
mossieramm
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Gelderland, Netherlands
Joined: September 17, 2003
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Posted: Monday, June 07, 2004 - 09:30 PM UTC
I'm not sure this is the right place for this post, but I'll try anyway. I'm thinking about trying some Eduard or cutting Egde masking masks, mainly for canopies. Can they be used more than once ?? Or is there another material I can use for masking ??
Thanks for any input.
warlock0322
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North Carolina, United States
Joined: January 13, 2003
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Posted: Monday, June 07, 2004 - 10:19 PM UTC
There is a product made called "Foto Frisket". It is a clear material that is sticky on one side.
You can put this on the canopy and cut it gently with a #11 blade around the frames.
The adhesive is low tack so paint won't lift off. It comes in a 10 pack with sheets that are 8x10 inches. So one pack will last a long while and can do any canopy that you may do on any aircraft.

If all else fails you could also use little strips of painters tape as well..

Hope this helps

Paul
HunterCottage
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Stockholm, Sweden
Joined: December 19, 2001
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Posted: Tuesday, June 08, 2004 - 09:07 AM UTC
Humbrol has a masking fluid that I've used once. It worked out pretty well. I don't make a/c all that often anymore...
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