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    November 2005
Glass Question
Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 31, 2005 6:48 PM
Hi guys. Does anyone know of a good 1:24 material to use for automotive glass? The only thing I could find at my lhs was a sheet of clear lexan. I used it for one project, but it's a little too thick and very hard to cut. Suggestions?
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  • From: Washington State
Posted by leemitcheltree on Monday, January 31, 2005 11:37 PM
I've used the clear box from a dress shirt (you know - you wear them with a suit) - the plastic was really very thin and ripple free. I used it for the side windows of Fujimi 356 Porsche Carrera2 - they look great.
There are also many sources of thin clear plastic - have a look at packaging at the supermarket - there's LOTS of plastic containers - and most all of it is PETG - usually very clear and strong and thin.
Cosmetics departments also usually have a bunch of products that will have some sort of clear package.
Failing that - have a look in the yellow pages for plastics distributors - they should be able to point you in the right direction.

Cheers, LeeTree
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Posted by rangerj on Tuesday, February 1, 2005 11:25 AM
Evergreen Plastic Products has several thicknesses of clear sheets available. You can also get clear sheets from Sqaudron Mail Order for thermo-forming. rangerj
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 1, 2005 12:03 PM
The best solution I found was at Tesco in the stationary department. The sheets are A4 size and sold as outer covers for binders. It`s thick - but not too thick. (if you see what I mean - LOL).
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 1, 2005 8:40 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by rangerj

Evergreen Plastic Products has several thicknesses of clear sheets available. You can also get clear sheets from Sqaudron Mail Order for thermo-forming. rangerj


I picked up a set of these today. I just had to find a bigger hobby store.
  • Member since
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  • From: Shell Beach, California
Posted by mojodoctor on Sunday, February 6, 2005 2:44 PM
Here is a quick tutorial using Squadron Thermaform. This technique can also be used for car windshields, or any body panel and white styrene.

http://www.squadron.com/old/thermaform/thermaform.htm
Matt Fly fast, fly low, turn left!
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