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Post by Pappy50 on Jan 9, 2004 0:24:53 GMT -5
Well, I took the srink wrap off last night and started the body work. I have been working on the newer issues from Tamiya so long, I was really struck by how obvious it was that this is an older kit. Just the cleanup work on the main body shell is more than I am use to(spoiled is what I am). I thought it was a bit strange how the rear window has notches cut out to accomidate the positioning of the mold gates. It is going to take a little work to get that just right. I think the window frames are going to be a must. The rear window is also very thick. I may do a scratch build to get it a little closer to scale. Any thoughts out there? Pete J.
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Post by admin on Jan 9, 2004 10:37:34 GMT -5
For windows I have used report cover clear plastic. Also Plastistruct makes some clear sheet that will work. I think this will work much better than the kit glass. Also there is a company (I'll post a link later when I find it) that makes a rubber molding for R/C airplanes that is a windshield surround. It basically mimics the rubber molding that holds the windows in cars, I'm going to get my hands on some and see if it will work.
Also, is anyone planning on making the drivers side sliding window operate? I'm gonna look for the correct size channel in plastic or metal to give it a shot...
Tim
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Post by Pappy50 on Jan 9, 2004 12:10:03 GMT -5
The thought had crossed my mind. I have made channel before, using thin strips of Evergreen plastic. My main concern was supporting the window frame. The kit glass screws into the door and the frame is glued to it. If I do make a sliding window, I am going to have to make a brass support to replace the window. I have used Squadron Thermal Plastic to make windows. The aircraft guys use it for vacuforming canopies. It is a little stronger and thicker than report cover. In this application I susupect it will be just the right thickness. Pete J.
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