
Squadron 1/72 Squadron Crystal Clear Canopy - - F4U-1 A/D Corsair (Hasegawa)
This canopy is supplied with front and rear sections seperated, to be displayed open as shown in the drawing.Note that the front of the sliding section does not sit parellel with the rear of the windshield. Note also that theF4U-1A sliding canopy had a frame line running across the top as shown, but the canopy of the F4U-1D didn’t. TRIMMING:Insert a new blade into your modeling knife or scalpel. To separate the canopy from its base. Score very gently around the ledge molded at the bottom. Do this very lightly at first. with minimum pressure. Repeat the process until the canopy pops away from the ledge. If you score too heavily at first, you risk slipping and ruining the canopy. Finally, any rough edges can be cleaned up by lightly sanding with a Squadron Tools® Extra Fine Sanding Stick. If you intend to separate the canopy for display in the open position, we suggest cutting the break-lines before you cut the canopy from its base. GLUING:Cyanoacrylate Super Glue can be used to fix the