| I used similar technique to make canopies for my Hornet and Pitts 1:33 card models. I simply formed canopy with paper parts, then filled paper canopy with Milliput. When it settled I removed paper and polished the “plug” (or matrix). Then I cut off the bottom of 2l Coca-cola plastic bottle and inserted my matrix mounted on a scrap wood block. I heated up the whole thing over the flame of gas cooker and let shrink. After it cooled down I just had to trim the canopy.
I’ll use this technique to make canopies for my 1:33 card Catalina (which is now waiting in a queue).
Regards,
Marudek |