I did the search and came up short. I thought that I read about someone using testors or some sort to make windows for a body. Anyone recognize this idea and can you redirect me in the next ten seconds to the proper place. Well, ten seconds is kinda short but help would be cool. David

I use this stuff. Good stuff, too. Most hobby shops should have it. :)

http://www.testors.com/product/0/8876C/_/Clear_Parts_Cement_Window_Maker

I often use it. It takes some getting use to. I lay some tape on the inside of the body, smear a tiny bit of oil on the exposed area, then lay a thin layer of the Testors window glue on top of it. Then when it's about 80% dry, I lay a thicker coat... after that's about 80% dry, I gently pull the tape off the back... that's the tricky part. The gue should still be alittle milky. If you let it dry too much, it can stick to the tape... too little and the window caves in. It takes some practice.

Another way is to cut clear lexan to fit the around the window as best as possible, slide insdie of the body and use a tiny spot of superglue to hold it in place on the edges, then cover the whole outside of the window in Testors... keep the window as level as possible and keep layering until you get the window filled.

I usually clear coat the car when I'm done too, that helps even further in evening out the surface.

Thanks, for some reason I have never seen this stuff. We are getting a new hobby shop in town (small town) so I might make a little detour this weekend and check out Hobbytown for a look. David

Yup, Testors Window glue.... it's great stuff.

I like using it to fill gaps in windows that don't fit 100%

I've done several clear window conversions using the Testors window cement. With lots of practice it can work out ok, but it does have its downfalls too. It's VERY fagile, especially if it's too thin. If you're using it on a car you plan to run on the track, be prapared to redo the indshild from time to time.

It can be made more durable by adding more layers. A LOT more layers. I had one car that I used more than 10 layers on and it still broke.

It also has a tendancy to run to the edges of your windshield and getting it thicker in the middle is near impossible without the "glass" looking wavey and distorted.

And lastly, if you get it thick enough to be durable it tends to turn yellow.

I use it when there is just no other way to get a windshield for the project. For flatter windshields a piece of lexan works fine, and if you save blister packaging you can usually find a piece that fits the curves you need. Cut it to fit, tack the edges (or leave a couple small tabs for the purpose) with CA and use the Testors to seal the edges and a couple full coats to even everything out.

When I don't have a piece of lexan that works properly I use cellophane (usually from a cigarette pack) glued in place with CA and then built up from both sides with the testors. This will also help make it a little stronger.

Here's a few I did clear window conversions on. These were all Hellonwheels8 bodies with the windshield molded in. I carefully cut the windows out and used used the techniques above to finish them.

Try Micro Kristal Klear and leave the testers for the youngin's lol....way way better product.. gotta love them Train guys they have some pretty cool stuff...


Dave

Thanks guys, I will try both. I noticed the other day a hobby shop is opening on the corner 1 block from my house. SWEEEEEEEET