The final touch

chrypopr · 01-26-2005, 09:13 AM

Everyone, I'm finishing up my model airport. But for the final touch, I need to make windows. What materials should I use for it? I'm interested of making it tint or reflective mirror affect. What can I do or purchase to create that? If it's something I can purchase off the shelf somewhere, where can I get it? My local hobby stores just carry clear Evergreen plastics.

Thanks in advance.

IKONOS · 01-26-2005, 11:17 AM

I purchased a blue-tint styrene from 'Plastruct' to use for the windows in my concourse. They have a wide variety of colors/tints available.

Plastruct

chrypopr · 01-27-2005, 11:51 PM

I can't seem to find the product you're telling me about. Any part numbers or some sort you can provide?

IKONOS · 01-28-2005, 10:21 AM

On the search/view/order page, type in "mirror sheet" in the catalog description box and select search. This will bring back all of the available tinted color sheets.

I have the catalog, which gives you a diagram of each piece they sell. Very handy when ordering.

I hope this helps!
Mark

sqpax · 01-28-2005, 03:54 PM

This may help......just bought it today at a local hobby shop. Found it in the model railroad section. This shows the product and the label with about as much information as you need.

Malcolm

aeronautic · 01-29-2005, 07:06 AM

Hi Chrypopr.

There is many ways to make windows and glass. Sometimes when you look around there are also some other materials to use:

1. Transparencies for an overhead projector they a choice because you can use it to print window frames on them as well.
2. I have seen some colored cheap CD covers they are often sold by the bulk.
3. Even in a grocery stores - some item are wrap in materials that can be used as cheap alternative model building materials.

Happy hunting
aeronautic

chrypopr · 01-31-2005, 05:06 AM

Thank you so much yall, PEACE!!!!!! WESTSIZ!

01-26-2005, 09:13 AM	#1
chrypopr Bootleg CX collectors Join Date: May 2003 Age: 33 Posts: 93	The final touch Everyone, I'm finishing up my model airport. But for the final touch, I need to make windows. What materials should I use for it? I'm interested of making it tint or reflective mirror affect. What can I do or purchase to create that? If it's something I can purchase off the shelf somewhere, where can I get it? My local hobby stores just carry clear Evergreen plastics. Thanks in advance. __________________ "some comes before others"

01-26-2005, 11:17 AM	#2
IKONOS RETRO HEAD COLLECTOR Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: CAE-CLT-RIC: USA Age: 38 Posts: 371	I purchased a blue-tint styrene from 'Plastruct' to use for the windows in my concourse. They have a wide variety of colors/tints available. Plastruct __________________ sale collection photos last.fm

01-27-2005, 11:51 PM	#3
chrypopr Bootleg CX collectors Join Date: May 2003 Age: 33 Posts: 93	I can't seem to find the product you're telling me about. Any part numbers or some sort you can provide? __________________ "some comes before others"

01-28-2005, 10:21 AM	#4
IKONOS RETRO HEAD COLLECTOR Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: CAE-CLT-RIC: USA Age: 38 Posts: 371	On the search/view/order page, type in "mirror sheet" in the catalog description box and select search. This will bring back all of the available tinted color sheets. I have the catalog, which gives you a diagram of each piece they sell. Very handy when ordering. I hope this helps! Mark __________________ sale collection photos last.fm Last edited by IKONOS; 01-28-2005 at 04:14 PM.

01-28-2005, 03:54 PM	#5
sqpax Senior Collector Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 275	This may help......just bought it today at a local hobby shop. Found it in the model railroad section. This shows the product and the label with about as much information as you need. Malcolm __________________ Click here to visit my model airport & airplanes site

01-29-2005, 07:06 AM	#6
aeronautic Senior Collector Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Aalborg Denmark Age: 44 Posts: 374	Hi Chrypopr. There is many ways to make windows and glass. Sometimes when you look around there are also some other materials to use: 1. Transparencies for an overhead projector they a choice because you can use it to print window frames on them as well. 2. I have seen some colored cheap CD covers they are often sold by the bulk. 3. Even in a grocery stores - some item are wrap in materials that can be used as cheap alternative model building materials. Happy hunting aeronautic __________________ why drive if you can fly ? Please vist my website with pictures of my models and Model airport www.aeronautic.dk My collection: http://www.diecastaircraftforum.com/...ic.php?id=2819

01-31-2005, 05:06 AM	#7
chrypopr Bootleg CX collectors Join Date: May 2003 Age: 33 Posts: 93	Thank you so much yall, PEACE!!!!!! WESTSIZ! __________________ "some comes before others"

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