The cockpit is one of the strongest focal points of any aircraft model - "the place where the pilot sits" provides an instant scale reference regardless of the models subject matter. But no matter how much eye-catching detail you add to the cockpit, a poorly painted canopy can spoil your model's appearance. Getting a good paint job on the delicately molded framework of a clear canopy is tricky, even for an experienced modeler. There's little margin for error, and correcting mistakes can be difficult. Actually, turning out razor-sharp canopies is not so much about painting as it is about masking. Mask a canopy properly, and painting that troublesome framework won't be any more difficult than painting the rest of the model. Canopies come in all shapes in sizes, and there's a variety of materials and methods available to help put the paint where you want it. Here's a look at some of the most popular techniques.
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