I have used real glass exclusively in my models for windows for over 20
years now. When I started to work on the RDCs the thought of doing THAT many
windows with real glass did not thrill me so I fished around for some
acrylic. It does not say acrylic on the package  but the Plastruct item
91251 is .030 thick and has peel off protective sheets on both sides. It
DOES have a glass like sheen to it which is what I was looking for. It cuts
easily with scissors, and I used my rotary photo paper cutter as well.

 

I know that anything ACC will fog the plastic so I moved to regular Elmers
white glue. But placing the long strip perfectly in place inside the RDC
proved to be more difficult than I expected. So I am back to using real
glass and Zap A Gap green. I completely lucked out though because I have
glass that is PERFECTLY cut to size for the main body windows. Just dab the
glue and drop in place. The other vestibule windows will have to be cut to
size but it will not be any more difficult than a caboose job.

 

I would recommend the 91251 for easily accessible uses like buildings. I am
sure the Elmers will work too.

 

Thank You,
Bill Lane

Modeling the Mighty Pennsy & PRSL in 1957 in S Scale since 1987

See my finished models at:
 <http://www.lanestrains.com/> http://www.lanestrains.com
Look at what has been made in PRR in S Scale!

 

See my layout progess at:

 <http://www.lanestrains.com/My_Layout.htm>
http://www.lanestrains.com/My_Layout.htm

Custom Train Parts Design
 <http://www.lanestrains.com/SolidWorks_Modeling.htm>
http://www.lanestrains.com/SolidWorks_Modeling.htm

PRR Builders Photos Bought, Sold & Traded
(Trading is MUCH preferred)
 <http://www.lanestrains.com/PRRphotos.xls>
http://www.lanestrains.com/PRRphotos.xls 

***Join the PRR T&HS***
The other members are not ALL like me!
 <http://www.prrths.com/> http://www.prrths.com
 <http://www.lanestrains.com/PRRTHS_Application.pdf>
http://www.lanestrains.com/PRRTHS_Application.pdf

Join the Pennsylvania Reading Seashore Lines Historical Society
It's FREE to join!  <http://www.prslhs.com/> http://www.prslhs.com 
Preserving The Memory Of The PRSL

 

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