IBG Bedford QLB

[Modelholic]

Anyone have any ideas on how to replicate the plastic windows on the crew compartment?

Either open or closed.

Tom

[echen]

I make a rubbing of the shape of the window frame with pencil and paper then use it as a guide for cutting clear plastic. I takes a while but it's worth the effort.

[Modelholic]

Thanks, echen,

I'm leaning towards rolled up. When I'm at that stage of the build I'll experiment with rolling up plastic bags cut to size.

Tom

[Ade H]

They were flexible, like on a tent, I assume? I think maybe a clear freezer bag would be usable, but perhaps not transparent enough. Somewhere on YT, I saw someone making windows from resin (the single-bottle type for still water). They spread it out on cling film, I think, then peeled away the film when it was cured. You could replicate creases in the plastic by making it over a former of carved foam.

[echen]

How about some clear cellophane like you get on greetings cards?

[Modelholic]

Methinks something along the lines of a clear freezer bag or similar that catches my eye.

Slightly off topic.

I've a Bronco Bofors (British version) for the QLB to tow and wondering about the colour. SCC2, SCC15, US OD?

I'm thinking one of the first two for a gun manufactured in Britain.

Tom