Thanks Gary and Richie
How often do you start a new approach to something, then think 'Oh no, why didn't I just go the old way?'
Such a stage reached in my protracted LCT build!
I'm never happy with my method of attaching clear celluloid panels. I used to make a lot of car models, so a fair bit of experience, but back then I'd used specialized Bob Smith anti-fogging glues. I'd forgotten the tip about dipping in Future - thanks for reminder guys - but I thought I'd try a 'better' way for filling in the clear wing inspection panels.
I used to use Humbrol Clearfix to stretch across window panels in Aeroclub vacforms and I thought this a great way to fill in the indentations without damaging the paintwork/washes on the pulleys.
First application and the Clearfix gratifyingly filled the hollow shape and flowed to a flat cover. Lovely, now for the other three. Job done, put aside to dry.
Half an hour later, let's have a look. Doh, it's dried onto the pulley shapes but no way fills the whole aperture! It's just a thin coating in the bed of the panel. Application two. Have a look. A little more cover. Application three, etc, etc , etc.
I'm now on about application 15 and we're slowly getting there, but probably at least the same again still to be done. Oh well. there's no fool like an old fool! New tricks etc.
We'll get there eventually, but I'll be using the cello sheet for the centre-section panels!!!
Sandy
