*&^%$#@! Canopy for my OV-10 Bronco

[Gene K]

Originally Posted by John Bowden

I use Durham Rock Hard Water Putty ....

John,

What's the advantage over plain ol' Plaster Of Paris?

Thanks,

Gene K

[John Bowden]

Originally Posted by Gene K

John,

What's the advantage over plain ol' Plaster Of Paris?

Thanks,

Gene K

Gene.......Durhams dries much harder and is I think much more durable..... I can get several more casting from the water putty over regular plaster of paris. And it is just as easy to work with.......a powder you just as water to get the consistency you desire.

Sakrison......... with the Durhams this would be a bonus for you....you can mix it up to a clay like consistency to shape your canopy parts...........

[Sakrison]

I knew you folks would come through.

I'll try Sculpy for the mold. I think my vacuform will handle the canopy in two sections, fore and aft. If not, I'll build my own.

Thank you!!

[Gene K]

Originally Posted by John Bowden

Gene.......Durhams dries much harder and is I think much more durable....

Thanks - I'll pick some up.

Gene K

[peaceglue]

Hello Sakrison,

welcome to the club! I tried also to form a canopy same as you, but your try is much better as my tries (let's say ten with vacuum forming and seven with transperent plastic sheet).

I always thought I'm a dummy, but know I see it is really a hard piece of cake.
Thank's for sharing.

greetings peaceglue

[peaceglue]

So two pics,

that you can see the true story!

[milenio3]

I remember it was hard to make as well. But doable anyway.
No vacuform, just plain acetate cut to the shape.
(7 years since!!)

[elliott]

Cockpit canopy looks great Gerardo, especially for one that's 7 years old.