C-WW I need help with applying the window shades to my Proto2000 GP30s. The instructions dont show how to install them, and I am new to the detailing end of the hobby, so I NEED HELP!!! Thanks, Pat [ March 29, 2006, 04:21 PM: Message edited by: watash ]
<font color="336633">I dont have one of the P2K GP30's, is there any holes that need to be drilled? or maybe the just glue on the side. I wish I could be of more help Im sure someone will know </font>
GM&O Fan; This may be a bit late - just read your post. I have two P2k -gp30's. You have to glue the shades on. I used a small bit of CA, and placed with tweezers until set. Good Luck! EMD
Thanks Stickymonk and EMD for the replies. EMD, did you hold them in place until set ? Also, how did you get the angle right ? You would think they would put a couple of small holes there like the Atlas units. Oh well, there I go thinking again Thanks again for the help !!!
<font color="336633">Welcome to TrainBoard EMD .... even though im an Alco fan </font> <blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by GM&O Fan: how did you get the angle right?<hr></blockquote> <font color="336633">I looked at some photos and it dont really matter what angle they are at, I have seen them flat against the side of the cab to almost sticking up in the air </font> <blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by GM&O Fan: Oh well, there I go thinking again<hr></blockquote> <font color="336633">Now you know thinking isnt healthy..... thats my excuse </font>
C A is fine if you want a permanent fix, but if you want the shades to be flexible ( so they stay there when touched ) use MICROSCALE MICRO LIQUITAPE,the way to go! Works for me,
Thanks guys for all the advice. Now I guess there is only one thing to do...Let the detailing begin Later!!!
Let me add one thing before you start, wait til the sun comes up. That way you can tell what angle you have to have the sun shade to keep the sun out of your eyes while you run that GP30 down the track! Once its glue is dry, its stuck! Sand the gripper end of two clothes pins to thin them down to a sort of chisel point so you can grip the shade, and get in close to the body shell. Hold the shade in place, at the angle you think looks best, and prop up the end of the clothes pin to support this angle. Do both sides. The MicroScale glue is probably best, but let it dry, then be careful when releasing the clothes pin! (You can also use two pop-sickle sticks with a rubber band around them the same way for thin parts.) Whatever you have, see? I have sometimes broken the part off when trying to open the clothes pin when using CA, because I am shakey and the CA was brittle. It does make it easier and a more professional looking job. On N scale, they sometimes cut a tiny wedge piece to get the angle, and glue it up under the shade where you don't see it. That adds support, and more glueing surface too, so should also work on HO. Just be patient and work carefully.
... i think the last time i put some sunshades on a model i used krystal klear... i wans't planning on a permanent attachment, but that stuff is really nice and isn't brittle.
