With our resin models sometimes we like to add a few details as well as glass. Our molds do not come with glass like most quality kits, so we make our own.
First is screen. Or "Clod Blockers" as we called them. On many oval racers there was no glass at all. But depending on the track, you sure wanted something to block those hefty dirt clods!
Anyway, try coffee filter screen for a reasonable scale effect. I am using some here on my latest project.
These filters come in many different sizes. Some are larger than this but it worked out ok.
When removing this, make sure you have a fresh or nearly new blade. This mesh is soft and can easily fray using a dull knife. Once cut out, a sharp scissors trims it easily enough.
Next is our adhesive.
You might laugh at this product, but it is simply the handiest adhesive for jobs like this. PLUS it leaves behind no hazing effect on your glass. The pen gets into the smaller spaces and when you "cure" it, the bond truly is super strong.
I cut the screen and glued it in first. Then added some visible "roll bar" detail on each side.
Done!
Hey...remember that package the glue came in? DO NOT THROW IT AWAY :)
Blister packs like these and those 2 liter soda bottle make excellent glass. The preformed shapes really look good when used in the right application.
Some plastic bottles/packs are thinner than others and very easy to bend/contour. I held this in place with one hand and tacked the bottom. Then went from side to side and finished it.
Not bad, at least in my book.
Hope it helps some of you.