I'm trying to installing window "glass" (clear styrene) into the corner windows of my interurban: These windows have an almost 90 degree curve. I tried using heat to curve the plastic, and while that did work, it caused the styrene to texture and appear frosted. Anyone have ideas how to fit clear styrene into these corner windows? Thanks! Dandy Dan D. Sparks
Instead of styrene, I'd try using a piece of clear plastic from a packaging "bubble", like those on an Atlas turnout package. I've used that stuff for lots of different windows.
Go to a well stocked office supply or printer's supply store and use the thin clear plastic sheets used for Overhead Projector notes. I've used them for years with great success.
Thanks guys. I ended up using the transparency paper from photocopiers. Worked beautifully: Dandy Dan D. Sparks
Nice work, Dan...but...I'll bet the prototype didn't have curved glass. Think about it; curved safety glass didn't come along until well after the last wood interurban car was built.
Micro Crystal clear would work also. Its a milky colored liqued that you apply to the window frame. That dries clear....Mike
The old wood ones that I've seen didn't have safety glass. Like early automobiles they used plan window glass.
