28ten said:Im about to fix the windows in the western, I have used zap in the past, but I found it a bit tricky keeping everything neat, does anybody have any better method? or do I just need to be less clumsy? :laugh: :laugh:
:scratch: Did you experience similar problems to Cynric ? & have you made your own clear styrene windows in preference to the ones supplied by JLTRT ?. I will be starting my own JLTRT kit this winter so your tips would be much appreciatedDan Randall said:I had to do this on my cab side windows, after breaking the real glass glazing (As Cynric is already aware, I've given up on the 0.8mm glass cover slips and replaced it with 10 clear styrene....!). The residue was easily removed from both the apertures and frames, allowing another attempt to be made. I'm so glad I didn't use superglue...
Regards
Dan
How secure is the canopy glue? I dont want the windscreen coming loose :shock: :shock:Dan Randall said:For my cab side window etches, I used Formula "560" Canopy Glue, made in the USA by Pacer. It's like a runny PVA and dries clear. Having got a nice snug fit in the apertures, a thin bead of the canopy glue was applied top and bottom, using a piece of blunt 0.5mm wire. Any glue that ends up on the glazing can be removed by poking it around with a cocktail stick (which won't damage the glazing), until it comes off.
Although it holds everything nicely once set, it is possible to remove it again by poking at it. I had to do this on my cab side windows, after breaking the real glass glazing (As Cynric is already aware, I've given up on the 0.8mm glass cover slips and replaced it with 10 clear styrene....!). The residue was easily removed from both the apertures and frames, allowing another attempt to be made. I'm so glad I didn't use superglue...
Regards
Dan
:scratch: Did you experience similar problems to Cynric ? & have you made your own clear styrene windows in preference to the ones supplied by JLTRT ?. I will be starting my own JLTRT kit this winter so your tips would be much appreciatedPhill Dyson said:[quote=""Dan Randall"":258rmli6] I had to do this on my cab side windows, after breaking the real glass glazing (As Cynric is already aware, I've given up on the 0.8mm glass cover slips and replaced it with 10 clear styrene....!). The residue was easily removed from both the apertures and frames, allowing another attempt to be made. I'm so glad I didn't use superglue...
Regards
Dan
Cheers Cynric, I'm still undecided about real glass, the removable bulkhead is an excellent idea28ten said:I tried to make the cab interior removeable, but it's impossible, I have made the bulkhead removeable though. If you try glass beware as something happened on mine when the aralditr cured and cracked some of the resin frame so beware!
Cheers Cynric, I'm still undecided about real glass, the removable bulkhead is an excellent ideaPhill Dyson said:[quote=""28ten"":6gkqjwwc]I tried to make the cab interior removeable, but it's impossible, I have made the bulkhead removeable though. If you try glass beware as something happened on mine when the aralditr cured and cracked some of the resin frame so beware!
28ten said:The bulkheads will come out - I have tried them