Vehicle Windshields.

[detting]

I have a couple of metal cast vehicles, 1950 ford pickup et. al., which require a windshield. Is there a painless way of creating a windshield? I seem to recall that there was a clear liquid product that could be used to build up a windshield.

Any help identifying this product or any other techniques are appreciated.
Mike

[jrbarney]

Mike,
Micro-Mark sells a product they call Micro-Glaze. Here's the link:
http://www.ares-server.com/Ares/Ares.asp?MerchantID=RET01229&Action=Catalog&Type=Product&ID=80894
(It's also on page 59 of their current paper catalog.) It's on sale until 14 September - 1 1/2 oz. for $4.95. Haven't used it myself, but their description would have you believe it's good and it will bridge an area 1/2" x 1." Hope this is what you're looking for. I suspect there are similar products that will work well, also.
Bob
NMRA Life 0543

[mondotrains]

Hi Mike,
I've also tried Tacky Glue, available at most craft stores like Michael's and Joanne's Fabric. Just thin the glue a little and it works somewhat like the Micro-Glaze but is a lot cheaper. The trick to using Micro-Glaze and thinned Tacky Glue is to create a bubble by using a toothpick and a large drop of the stuff, touching one side of an area and then "spreading" the "bubble" till it touches the other side. A little practice and you'll find it's not very difficult.

Hope this helps.
Mondo

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by jrbarney

Mike,
Micro-Mark sells a product they call Micro-Glaze.

I was going crazy yesterday trying to remember what that stuff was called. I could only remember Micro-Mark sold it. Thanks for inadvertantly helping me.

[chutton01]

Since that substance is in essence glue, definitely keep the finished model in a VERY dust-free location till it dries.

[Anonymous]

Microscale make a product called Krystal Kleer
Ch

[Eriediamond]

A good source for windows and winshields is that clear plastic packaging that most everything from batteries to who knows what comes in today, even those clear plastic jugs that water and soda come in. I've made many windows and such from them and they can even be tinted with Ritz dye if you like. Just another angle here. Ken