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masking of formation lights?
doppelganger
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Idaho, United States
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Posted: Thursday, December 16, 2010 - 08:57 AM UTC
I have tamiya tape or liquid mask...maybe bare metal foil? the1/48 academy p-47D formation lights are so cooool I tinted them with tamiya clear colors and would not like to botch this up.
chukw1
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Posted: Thursday, December 16, 2010 - 09:32 AM UTC
Little round lenses? It's easy if you have a punch set. Stick some Tamiya tape to a piece of thin acetate or styrene and punch out the proper sized disc- peel off the tape and you're good to go! Cutting with sharpened brass or aluminum tubing is also an option. Good luck- and cheers!

chuk
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Posted: Thursday, December 16, 2010 - 09:47 AM UTC
Another way of doing it would be to thin the liquid mask with water and then add a drop over the light. Capillary action should allow the mask to flow around the edges and give a clean demarcation.
If the mask overflows then just let it dry, peel it off, and try again.
Hope this helps
Nige
doppelganger
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Posted: Friday, December 17, 2010 - 06:45 AM UTC
great info, thank you.I will post photos of both Jugs at P-47 heaven when finished.
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