Originally Posted by
Lifer
Can anyone tell me how they removed the canopy? I know it is attached with brass screws, but it seems to be adhered as well. Also, what size pilot might fit under the glass?
Unfortunately they glued that canopy on, so the only way to remove it is to cut it off. You will end up pulling ultracote with it. I would cut the ultracote around the edge of the canopy before trying to remove it so that you won't have to recover areas like I did. The Williams Brothers 1/5th scale pilot was the largest I could fit in there. I tried the 1/4 scale but there was no way. The overall dimensions on this airplane are 1/4 scale, but the fuse diameter is smaller so it effects things. Paint is on the inside of the clear plastic. You will likely end up re-painting the yellow on the outside as it will get scared up. Leo
This is Lowell Bayles, he looks terrified! and he should.
