Clear plastic stock? - Windows for 1/48 B-58 Hustler

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Musicman59 - 08 Apr 2009 01:16 GMT

need 2 replacement windows for the Revell version of the 1/48 B-58
Hustler. tried to order from Revell and they say the kit is out of
production. Seems that Monogram is the label this time around for the
current release.

I could try to order parts from Monogram - could some one send me the
info if any from the kit instructions as to how to order replacement
parts from them? The clear parts I need are the small rectangular
windows behind the cockpit.

If replacements are a no go, I need ideas on how to fill in these
windows.

thx - Craig

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someone@some.domain - 08 Apr 2009 01:36 GMT

>need 2 replacement windows for the Revell version of the 1/48 B-58
>Hustler. tried to order from Revell and they say the kit is out of
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>thx - Craig

thin clear sheet from tool/toy/whatever packages and clear stuff like watch
cement. are they too big for cement?

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Musicman59 - 08 Apr 2009 03:42 GMT

On Apr 7, 5:36 pm, some...@some.domain wrote:

> In article <157b665e-19b9-4d39-a579-fcb55019b...@o6g2000yql.googlegroups.com>, Musicman59 <cwestbro...@gmail.com> wrote:
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> thin clear sheet from tool/toy/whatever packages and clear stuff like watch
> cement. are they too big for cement?

roughly a quarter inch square. I could use the packing plastic but I
need to fill hole, otherwise it will look like a recessed window.

Craig

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Gray Ghost - 08 Apr 2009 05:19 GMT

> On Apr 7, 5:36 pm, some...@some.domain wrote:
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> Craig

Have you tried the liquid window stuff? Testors Clear Cement or the Micor
Krystal Clear? I've used to fill some windows, looks pretty decent. You might
try backing the window from the inside with the thin plastic and then filling
the recess with the clear stuff.

Just my .03

Frank

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Don Stauffer - 09 Apr 2009 15:04 GMT

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>> roughly a quarter inch square. I could use the packing plastic but I
>> need to fill hole, otherwise it will look like a recessed window.
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> Frank

I have filled a quarter inch hole with Micro Krystal Clear but it is a
real job. One application did not do it- it takes multiple applications
until you can fill the middle. The result looked fair.

If you have not glued the fuselages together, there is another trick I
have done. I taped some scotch tape over the outside, placed the
section down on workbench with outside down, and filled the hole with
five minute epoxy. It is a little rough after it hardens- it needs to be
polished smooth. Do NOT use too much epoxy- the heat from the curing
can warp plastic. Use just enough to fill the window.

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willshak - 08 Apr 2009 14:02 GMT

on 4/7/2009 10:42 PM (ET) Musicman59 wrote the following:

> On Apr 7, 5:36 pm, some...@some.domain wrote:
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Cut the plastic to exactly fill the hole from the outside. Lay a piece
of plastic over the hole, and mark the corners. Cut the piece, leaving
it a little large, then sand the edges until it fits flush to the
outside skin.You may have to repeat the procedure until you get the
right fit.

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someone@some.domain - 08 Apr 2009 17:27 GMT

>On Apr 7, 5:36=A0pm, some...@some.domain wrote:
>> In article <157b665e-19b9-4d39-a579-fcb55019b...@o6g2000yql.googlegroups.=
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>Craig

i've used both, cutting a piece of plastic to fit in and the using clear stuff
to set it. if you use the fuselage half opening as a template you can draw
an accurate size. just put paper against the hole and draw.

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