tonyk
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Post by tonyk on Apr 15, 2023 8:49:23 GMT -5
Building a few old Monogram Kurtis cars and the windshields are a flat piece of plastic that doesn't want to cooperate. I've tried to heat it in hot water to put a bend in it but still not fitting well.
Anyone have a trick to this or possibly a pre-formed windshield available? I've searched the Internet but there isn't much of anything out there for these cars.
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Post by illeagle10 on Apr 15, 2023 13:36:40 GMT -5
Hi Tony,
Yes windscreens can be frustrating to say the least! One solution for me over the years is to keep different sizes of clear plastic soda bottles on hand. In a pinch they can be quite handy for creating windscreens. There are many curves and shapes in these bottles. Also, I know the Kurtis cars are different than Watsons, but The Model Car Channel does sell windscreens for the AMT Watson, I don't know if you can make them fit? Just a thought.
Jim
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Post by bobbyc on Apr 17, 2023 4:04:03 GMT -5
The windscreen fits into 2 detents, one on each side. It bends the plastic to the extent that the bow should fit the contour of the cowling. You may need to carefully trim a little bit on one or both ends of the windscreen. The plastic is rather brittle and does not react well to hot water.
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Post by bobbyc on Apr 17, 2023 4:06:17 GMT -5
I forgot to mention that I made a template that works well, as I built a few of those. Give me your email address and I'll send you a tracing of the template I use.
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