Alclad2 for a Natural Metal Finish - 6
16: The SCL cars have tinted windows. To tint them
I clean the glazing strips with a cotton cloth lightly
dampened with isopropyl alcohol. The individual
pieces are then taped on to a clean sheet of paper for
tinting. Alclad2 Armoured Glass #408 was applied
with the airbrush in two light coats. The air pressure
was set at 15psi. I held the airbrush 3 inches from
the glazing. I waited two minutes and applied the
second coat. The Armoured Glass dries quickly.
17: I inspect the results by placing the newly tinted
glazing on a clean sheet of white paper. I was
satisfied with the level of tint on the glazing. If the
tint is too light, I can go back and spray on additional
layers as needed.
STEP 3: Tinting the windows
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18: To secure the glazing into the window openings,
I apply small beads of Model Master Clear Parts
Adhesive sparingly on the posts inside between the
window openings. I prefer water based modeler's
cement products for these applications since any
"glue-ooze" accidents on painted surfaces can be
quickly cleaned up with a cotton cloth moistened
with water. After waiting one minute I install the
glazing in place on one side. I wait 1/2 hour for the
glue to dry, then turn the shell over and repeat the
process to install the glazing on the opposite side.
STEP 3: Tinting the windows
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MRH-Sep 2013
