Vacuum-formed cockpit glazing for the McDonnell Douglas F-4C and F-4D Phantom II in 1:72 scale, in the closed position, two pieces in the package.
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The F-4C was the first production version of the Phantom for the US Air Force, derived from the naval machine, and the F-4D followed it with reworked avionics for more accurate bombing. Both kept the characteristic two-seat cockpit with its strongly divided framing, which is visible from every angle and in a small scale gives away the quality of the build sooner than anything else.
A clear part from a mold has a wall thickness set by the technology, and in 1:72 scale that means glass as thick as an opaque plate. Vacuum forming produces a film of a fraction of that thickness, so the canopy sits lower, looks lighter and really can be seen through. According to the name the package holds two pieces, which gives a reserve for a second attempt.
The part is not cut out with scissors. Trace the outline with a marker, run a sharp point lightly around the perimeter several times and break the rest away; then sand the edge down on fine paper laid on a flat board. It is bonded solely with glue for clear parts or with white PVA glue, which does not fog the surface.
The busy framing is masked pane by pane with narrow strips of tape that can be pulled around a curve. The inner color of the frame is sprayed first, and only after it the outer shade of the airframe, otherwise it would show through the glass.
Solvent cement and super glue have no place here – they fog or attack the film and the damage cannot be undone. Let the joint dry completely before masking. The model of the aircraft is not included.
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