- 1. Dassault M.D.450 Ouragan. Suggested kit: Heller M.D.450.
The Clear-Vax canopy
is sectioned for display in the open position.
Suggested references: Profile 143; Modelaid International, February 1987.
- 2. Dassault Super Mystère B2. Suggested kit: Airfix Super Mystère.
The Clear-Vax canopy
is intended for display in the open position. For a neater windscreen fit,
cut away the fuselage and fit the Clear-Vax windscreen in its entirety. Note
the position of rear section when fully open.
Suggested reference: Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft No.181.
- 3. A.N.F. Mureaux 117. Suggested kit: Heller/SMER Mureaux 117.
The Clear-Vax parts
directly replace the kit items. Note that the rear section is closed. Carefully
cut away the excess plastic at the front of this piece. Fit the clear armourglass
using the kit piece as a guide.
Suggested reference: Replic No.59.
- 4. Morane Saulnier M.S.225 & 230. Suggested kits: Heller/SMER M.S.225 & 230.
The Clear-Vax windscreen
directly replaces the kit item.
Suggested reference: 'L'Aviation de Chasse Française 1918-40' (Docavia). [This is an excellent reference source for all fighters in this set.]
- 5. Dewoitine D.500/501 & D.510. Suggested kits: Heller/SMER D.500/501 & D.510.
The Clear-Vax windscreen
directly replaces the kit item.
- 6. Dewoitine D.520. Suggested kit: Hasegawa D.520.
The Clear-Vax canopy
is sectioned for display in the open position. Use the kit rear windows.
Suggested references: Profile 135; Replic Nos 34, 62 & 71.
- 7. Morane Saulnier M.S.406. Suggested kit: Hasegawa M.S.406.
The Clear-Vax canopy
is sectioned for display in the open position, and directly replaces the kit
part. Suggested references: Profile 147; Scale Aviation Modeller International,
October 1997; Replic Nos 30 & 58.
- 8. Bloch MB-152. Suggested kit: Heller/SMER MB-152.
Using the drawing as
a guide, cut away the kit fuselage at the lines arrowed X, Y and Z. Fit the
Clear-Vax canopy in place, noting that the sliding section overlaps the rear
fixed piece.
Suggested references: Profile 201; Replic No.6; Air International, April 1978.
- 9. Lioré-et-Olivier 45 & 451. Suggested kits: Heller/SMER LeO 45 & LeO 451.
The unusual breakdown
of the Clear-Vax nose parts is designed to avoid over-thinning of the plastic.
Great care is recommended in cutting out and assembling these parts. Remove
the piece marked X from the kit fuselage before fitting the nose in place.
The main canopy directly replaces the kit part. The dorsal turret is shown
fully extended. Carefully enlarge the opening to fit this piece. Note that
these pieces all have some internal framing that will need to be added from
the inside. Use the kit parts as a guide.
Suggested references: Profile 173; Replic No.55; Air International, October 1985.
- 10. Caudron C.714. Suggested kit: Heller/SMER C.714.
In order to fit the
Clear-Vax canopy, either carefully cut the rear fuselage decking away from
the canopy and fit in place, or cut the rear decking away from the kit fuselage
at the dotted line marked X and fit the Clear-Vax canopy in its entirety.
Suggested reference: Replic No.72.
- 11. Bréguet 693. Suggested kit: Heller/SMER Bre.693.
In order to fit the
pilot's canopy, carefully cut away the kit fuselage at the line marked X until
the correct line is achieved. The rear canopy directly replaces the kit item.
If displaying the bomb doors open, leave part of the backing sheet attached
as this can serve as the walls of the bomb bay and make attachments easier.
Suggested reference: Replic No.69.
- 12. Potez 631. Suggested kit: Heller Potez 631.
In order to fit the
Clear-Vax canopy, carefully trim the kit cockpit sill, at the lines marked
X, down to the level of the forward sliding section. The windscreen has been
lengthened for better accuracy, and fits a little further forward than the
kit item.
Suggested reference: Profile 195.
- 13. Potez 63-11. Suggested kit: Heller Potez 63-11.
In order to fit the
Clear-Vax nose canopy, carefully cut away the kit nose at the lines marked
X, Y and Z (left side) and line Y (right side). Much care is required in cutting
out and assembling the Clear-Vax nose parts. The pilot's canopy directly replaces
the kit item.
Suggested references: Replic Nos 43 & 48.
- 14. Caudron C.635 Simoun. Suggested kit: Heller C.635.
The Clear-Vax canopy
directly replaces the kit item.
