Redoing a cub.....how does one make the windows look good........i can not get the molded windows so if any one has a good idea please let me know............thanks

I'm thinking you could try a combination of the clear plastic that is used in copiers, cut to size and glued with Formula 560 canopy glue, and trim tapes to simulate gasketing...?

And sorry, I know it was a "fat-finger", but your title is hilarious

hahahah, Yeah.. That title had me thinking "Which way is this gonna go !"

As for the window, probably flat plastic and nice trim tape is the route to go.. Unless you want to really do some work and build a flange so the windows are countersunk flush into the sides.

For side windows a technique that I have used on a number of airplanes now that seems to be far more durable and look much slicker than the moulded drop in types is simply transparent monocoat! Both clear and the color clears work for this very well. The sides window areas are simply covered with the clear panels and then an opaque section of monocoat is cut out in any window pattern and apllied over the clear monocoat. I try to get some examples up in a bit.

John

I've used a gravity forming process that produces kit quality panes and is relatively easy to do. It does require making a female mold and plug but neither are difficult. The process is outlined at post #352 http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showt...237106&page=24

Have you thought about a 2 L. plastic soda bottle for the windshield???? It already has the approx. compound curves needed. Saw this trick used by a friend when he rebuilt a Goldberg cub, looked good.

John you are right, I always forget about that smart little trick of the trade !