Gluing Canopies

We look at three different products to affix clear parts without destroying the parts.

[@StuartHarrison-e8q]

I use a clear pva glue sticks great and wont mist the plastic although its the last thing i do at nite as it needs a few hrs to set i leave it 8hrs but doesnt matter as im sleeping.

[@WendyHodgkinson]

Back in the day Britfix 77 never had a cloudy cockpit canopy ever 😌 after that disappeared you'll never win

[@sandhill9313]

Thanks

[@tomsmodeltime6662]

You can actually use both CA on clear parts, as long as you don't get cement where you can see the join, and as long as you make sure to allow the fumes to be ventilated out (to avoid chlorosis, or "blooming"). On some models, where the transparent part is glued in from the inside (e.g. airliners or some helo models), you definitely need to use CA. If you use anything weaker, you might accidentally push in the transparent windows into the inside of the model during consecutive handling, effectively ruining it. Don't ask me how I know... Thanks for the video and the tip!

[@F4FWildcat]

Pushing out is almost as frustrating as “Opps, I missed that one!”

[@normansmith8184]

From England, I like your style sir and being a right ol' butter fingers when it comes to canopies this vid. is most helpful, thank you.

[@F4FWildcat]

You are most welcome!!!

[@tomrodgers8097]

Thanks, Tom. Great tip.

[@F4FWildcat]

You are most welcome.

[@mattdaugherty7865]

It seems that the "clear elmers" would be perfect for temporarily holding the canopy in place while painting it!

[@F4FWildcat]

I have even used it on things like removable covers and the like. Then popped them off later.

[@mattdaugherty7865]

@@F4FWildcat Perfect! Thank you!

[@SackyX]

I can't locate a follow up video if the G-S glue worked out, did it?

[@F4FWildcat]

I am sorry, I did not do a video. I will update this video soon.

[@henrikhilskov]

You just small talk to much. I just want to se what works...

[@F4FWildcat]

😁