yup thats what i did too. Paint from the inside, as for lucky model orders, just use debit cards, its much better for internet purchase.

hmm... i will try.. thanks a lot guys..

just finish the cockpit...
yet to add the side stick and throttle though...

waiting for my quickboost ACESII seat....

That looks like an awesome cockpit! Tamiya 1/48 kit I presume?

Anyway, you don't have to wait for the Quickboost seat to continue. It can go in last after all the painting and decaling.

yup.. thats a tamiya cockpit....
never try a aftermarket seat before, wonder if it fits all rite, thats why i scared to continue...
thanks for the feedback though!!

Guys, anyone have tips for removing the seams along the centre of the canopy?
files., sandpaper, etc?

Here's the way I was taught do it when I first started modeling.

1. Take 400 - 600 grit sandpaper and sand off the seam-line.
2. Switch to 1200 grit sandpaper and polish the blurred parts.
3. Repeat with 2000 grit sandpaper.
4. Take Tamiya Compound (fine grade) and buff till the canopy becomes clear again.

Here's how I do it now.

1. Take 400 - 600 grit sandpaper and sand off the seam-line.
2. Use a 3-grade polishing nail file to begin polishing. Start with the roughest grade and work from there. You can get these files at any Guardian/Watson's store in the ladies manicure tool section .
3. Finish polishing with Tamiya Compound (fine grade).
4. And now the magic touch. A dip in Future (if you can find a bottle ).

If done properly, you'll get a canopy that is as clear as day.

A side note, USAF F-16CJs use a tinted forward canopy and a clear rear one.

Hope this helps!

All rite... many thanks, will try..
Canopy is the most dreaded part, one mistake and..........
Tamiya compound can be found easily at any hobby stores??

Yup. Tamiya Compound is readily available.

Don't worry about messing up the canopy. There are 2 in the Tamiya kit so if you're not confident, can always practice on the unused set.

Don't polish too hard or else you may crack the plastic. Happened to someone I knew and it wasn't pretty.

New release from Hasegawa!!!!!
But big price tag on it.....

Yeah with that kind of price tag, you sure can get the tamiya C or CJ.