PVC plastic sheeting for making windshields
10-09-2009, 02:35 PM
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PVC plastic sheeting for making windshields
Does anyone have a contact to purchase .015" clear PVC plastic. I've only found sheets 7.6" x 11" (midwest) . I'm building a big cessna 195 and the windshield requires a larger piece. Thanks in advance for your imput.
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10-09-2009, 05:52 PM
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RE: PVC plastic sheeting for making windshields
Look in the Yellow Pages under "Plastics". They usually have a large selection of thicknesses in much larger sheets than you can get at the hobby shops. .015 is much too thin for a plane the size you need it for. Use at least .030 and have some structure backing it up. It may reduce the scale appearance. It's worth it as those front windshields are under a lot of force when the plane is flying. I have used 1/8 inch plexiglass for the side windows. All the thinner materials shattered. I'll attach an image of a couple of planes if I can do it. Dan.
10-11-2009, 08:17 AM
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RE: PVC plastic sheeting for making windshields
Here is a source for .020 sheet 24" wide by the foot: http://www.balsausa.com/store/catego...id_category=67
and another:http://www.mcmaster.com/#plastics/=40h96p
Bill D.
and another:http://www.mcmaster.com/#plastics/=40h96p
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10-11-2009, 01:49 PM
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RE: PVC plastic sheeting for making windshields
Sig Manufacturing has 17" X 17" sheets.
http://www.sigmfg.com
Building Equipment/Plastics/Clear plastic sheets (click on "clear plastic sheets" pic, and a list appears)
Bob
http://www.sigmfg.com
Building Equipment/Plastics/Clear plastic sheets (click on "clear plastic sheets" pic, and a list appears)
Bob
