Help.

[Kyle.]

Hey. I'm new here. I'm 15 and I like to build models in my spare time. I also Bmx.

But i Recently built up a 1969 Trans Am and I got glue all over the window And no its all foggy. Is there anything i can do to fix it? or am i shafted?

Any help would be Greatly appreciated.

Kyle.

[Kyle.]

This stuff. Testors Cement for Plastic models.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41Me...L500_AA280_.jpg

[MrObsessive]

Welcome Kyle!

I don't know how long you've been building, but the first thing is NEVER glue windows in with any kind of solvent!

You're better off using a 5 min epoxy, or some of the white glues such as Formula 360-----which is pretty strong stuff when dry.

As far as getting the glue off.............you could sand the glass starting with a 400 grit and working your way up all the way to a 12,000 grit (polishing cloths)------and then polish the heck out of the glass with wax.

I can tell you that's a LOT of work-----I think you're better off getting another windshield perhaps from someone here on the board if they have an extra.

Hope this helps!

[Kyle.]

Thanks MrObsessive,

Ill try the sanding method.

I have always had an interest in them since i was like 12. But back then I used to build them and Then paint them.

Lately I have been More Detailed Trying to make things look as real as possible. yet it hasn't Really been working out that Great.

[dryvr12]

I have heard the sanding method before (just like MrObsessive said) I forget the name of the polishing compund that was used... But listen to mrobsessive. hes THE best

[dryvr12]

btw, feel free to ask way on how to make your models more detailed. I gurantee you will get an answer.

[Kyle.]

btw, feel free to ask way on how to make your models more detailed. I gurantee you will get an answer.

Yeah if anyone want's to let me in on how to make them more detailed I'd be great full.

[GOTH KUSTOMS]

Hi Kyle,

There are a number of things you could do to make our builds more real, wire the distibutor, flocking, but the thing I would do is look at the real car, take picture's, just to name a few, things, take a long look at the tutoral section here, I have a tutorial on making a scratch built dist' with wireing and how to make scratch headers, Its on another forum, if you want to check it out, Its kustomcarz.proboards104.com, just slide down to Tips n Tech, click on How to Question, and you will see Wire'd distributors 1 & 2 and hot headers tutorial, section and have at it.

OH and welcome to MCM...

Edited February 5, 2009 by unforgiven

[MrObsessive]

Kyle, an excellent outlet for getting good pics if you can't get near a real one is eBay Motors. I've gotten tons of pics off of them when I'm looking for a particular car I may have in mind to model in the future.

I would also recommend not trying to detail everything all at once! Maybe detail the engine a little on one build, work on detailing the interior the next, and down the road maybe do some detailing on the chassis.

This all takes time as you don't want to do too much and get burnt out. Don't be discouraged if your results aren't the greatest the first time around.

We all started from somewhere, and even us "old" guys are always learning something new.

[MikeMc]

Hi Kyle,

There are a number of things you could do to make our builds more real, wire the distibutor, flocking, but the thing I would do is look at the real car, take picture's, just to name a few, things, take a long look at the tutoral section here, I have a tutorial on making a scratch built dist' with wireing and how to make scratch headers, Its on another forum, if you want to check it out, Its kustomcarz.proboards104.com, just slide down to Tips n Tech, click on How to Question, and you will see Wire'd distributors 1 & 2 and hot headers tutorial, section and have at it.

OH and welcome to MCM...

Michael, Great tutorials....I think you should add them here!!...One of the nicest collectors I've seen yet!!!!

[Kyle.]

How would I go About doing chrome trim on my Chevelle ? An also how do people Do so much detail to the Dash. My brushes are way to big.

[randx0]

How would I go About doing chrome trim on my Chevelle ? An also how do people Do so much detail to the Dash. My brushes are way to big.

for the chrome trim you can use bare metal foil or try using aluminum foil with foil adhesive from the craft store .if you want to detail the dash and your brushes are to big try tooth picks I use round ones but I dull the tip down you could also try dry brushing . dry brushing is just like it sounds you put a little paint on the brush and dab it on a paper towel then lightly drag across the raised portion of what you are painting (speedo ,buttons ,trim ,locks,bolts ,) hope this helps or points you in the right direction good luck!

[Kyle.]

for the chrome trim you can use bare metal foil or try using aluminum foil with foil adhesive from the craft store .if you want to detail the dash and your brushes are to big try tooth picks I use round ones but I dull the tip down you could also try dry brushing . dry brushing is just like it sounds you put a little paint on the brush and dab it on a paper towel then lightly drag across the raised portion of what you are painting (speedo ,buttons ,trim ,locks,bolts ,) hope this helps or points you in the right direction good luck!

OK I'll try that, Thanks .

[george 53]

See how it works,Kyle? Ask a question, any question, and SOMEONE will know the answer! These guys are the best at this hobby of ours, and if THEY can't answer it, it don't have one! Welcome, like Bill says, "we all were (some of us STILL are)where you are now!" So join right in, the waters fine, and enjoy!

[Cornpatch]

Hi Kyle:

First off welcome to the MCM forum, as George53 would say, the best on the internet.

If your looking for some small brushes for detailing on your dashboards, go to the Micro Mark site (WWW.MICROMARK.COM) look up Microbrushes (part #s 83168 or 83170 or 83172) these are great for doing dash boards. In fact there are really good for a lot of other things also, putting glue on small parts, glueing in windshields ect ect ect. I wouldn't be without them on the work bench.

Jeff

[Harry P.]

Sanding the glue off the kit window using progressively finer grades of sandpaper, then polishing cloths, then wax, etc., is WAY too labor intensive.

Make yourself a new windshield out of clear acetate sheet. It'll take about 5 minutes. As long the "glass" doesn't have a major compound curve, this will work.

[Kyle.]

You guy's are a Great help. Thanks alot.

[mageckman]

Kyle, a cheap source for clear plastic is a bakery box with the clear inserts. I generally use the clear plastic cake covers from the wal-mart bakeries. It will take a slight curve, but will need to be clamped in place while gluing it in place.

For dash detailing, I usually use a colored pencil, instead of trying to use a brush and paint. If you make a mistake, you can usually wipe it right off. When I have it detailed the way I want it, I then either flow some Krystal-Clear or some gloss clear paint on it to resemble gauge faces.

Hope this helps, Mageckman