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Prof_Klyzlr Moderator 7,962 posts
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MRH: Spelling error corrected. Will remove this post in a few hours since the problem has been dealt with.

Dear Joe/Jeff,

"from non-other than Mike Budde"

should maybe be

"from none-other than Mike Budde"

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Jackh Prolific poster 2,045 posts
Jackh

Structures

My question is would this work on buildings and some of the seemingly endless windows that are found in some kits like the DPM modular pieces?

Guess I'm going to find out.

Jack
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Virginian and Lake Erie Super User 9,247 posts
Virginian and Lake Erie

Jack, I read about an

Jack, I read about an individual and I can not recall who at this point that used clear overlay sheets for overhead projectors. He painted them a gray color to represent dirty windows and used them on really large city structures. The paint was not heavy more of a dusting and the effect was quite good. Depending on the windows in the wall he would attach strips or entire sheets if covering something like the smallman street warehouse with its window walls. Depending on your structure that might be more durable.

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Jackh Prolific poster 2,045 posts
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Rob

Interesting idea and it certainly sounds faster then one at a time. Working an a DPM modular 4 story warehouse. Lots of windows.

Jack
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joef MRH Founder 17,545 posts
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Do keep in mind ...

Do keep in mind the sticky side of the tape will collect dust. Unfortunately, for this to work, you will need to apply the sticky side OUT, meaning once the building is in place, your windows will become dust collectors. One option would be to add a clear coat (like spraying Future floor polish) on the structure first. Then mask the windows and weather the structure normally with a dulling coat, weathering powders, etc. The Future polish will seal up the sticky part and protect the windows from collecting dust. I'd also recommend the Future floor polish coat on the windows for vehicles too. Will prevent the windows from collecting dust.

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Jackh Prolific poster 2,045 posts
Jackh

Tape

Glad to see you up to being more active Joe.

The dust issue occurred to me also. One possibility that came to me for smaller windows was to cut a smaller piece of tape and apply the 2 sticky sides to each other and then using the overlap of the bigger piece to the inside of the window. This could be more hassle then it is worth.

Going to be worth some contemplation and experimenting time.

Jack
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PCRR Jeff New member 18 posts
PCRR Jeff

Great Tip!

Thanks for sharing this video, what a great technique!  I have a few white metal and resin truck models that need curved windshields.  This looks like a very sharp looking solution, I plan to give it a try soon.

 

Cheers,

Jeff 

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