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Fluid glas for stern windows ???

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In order to "install" glas into the small windows at the stern of my HMS Granado I was think about to fill the window frames with some fluid glas.

I know and can remember, that some of you used such material. But I can not find some in the building logs....

So therefore on a faster way my question:
Which fluids did you use and with which experience?
Maybe you could show us also the results..... if possible

BTW:
the areas to be filled are appr. 0,4 * 0,5cm - the material of the window frames is boxwood -
the backside has to be sanded down, that only the sprouts of the window stay, so that space between the frame and sprouts will be free

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I am also open for all possible alternatives to imitate the glas windows ......
 
Here is how I did this:


HMS Victory by Y.T.- Mamoli - 1:90 scale

Here is the last update. I consider this being a major breakthrough for my scaled wood ship building endeavour I started a few years ago. Since I started this relatively difficult Victory model I was always thinking that stern windows could be end of my journey. Why? Because I was afraid I would...
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I like to use slide glass cover slips behind the frames. I use PVA sparingly to adhere it, but the nice thing is it won't craze with CA if you use CA anywhere near it in your build like clear plastics or acrylic would.

Edit: I should be clear, not the glass from the slides themselves, but when you buy slides you get small cover slips made of ultra thin glass that is maybe .010" thick. It mimics scale glass really well. I bought these .9" x 2" (24mm x 50mm) ones and they have lasted me quite a while: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VTUCH7Y
 
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kalliboot said:
Yes, do so. Look in your drawer, there is some, I know.
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Yes I know.
Karl Ingwer once sent me some mica sheets - but unfortunately after intensive searching I can not find them.
Maybe you know this situation, having some material, storing somewhere where it it safe, but after some time you forgot where it is. During weekend I have to restart the searching in my drawers :oops:
@Maarten do you know where to order some thin sheets? - I searched in the web, but found nothing useful material
 
Well, make use of the weekend and if you only see a black hole in your drawers - let me know. Than I will look in mine.
Try 'Stuga - Cabana Mica/Glimmerscheiben'. Perhaps it walks.
Mica is in Maartens and my opinion the adequate glazing for models of the 17th and 18th century, especially for models of such a high quality as yours.
Happy weekend!
Karl Ingwer
 
Very nice windows. It captures the looks of glass tech at the time. I may have to experiment...
 
Micro Scale products has a material just for this- works great for thise window and even a bit larger. It is called Kristal Klear. Many online vendors carry it.

I apply it with a toothpic, but a very fine brush is okay too(just clean the brush thoroughly). First slowly put it along the four edges. Then fill in the middle area. The slower you work, the better results. You can use plain white glue, but Kristal Klear gives far better results. Worth the price!
 
Here’s something I just came up with for the stern windows of my Endeavour build. Used Food Saver brand vacuum freezer bags. Have a nice small diamond pattern moulded into them. Thought it looked a little like leaded window panes.

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Hi Uwek,

Have you tried cover-glass used for microscope preparates. It's on 0.17 mm thick and usually 18 x 18 mm. I believe the correct english word is "cover glass" for microscope glides.
These can be glued on the inside.
 
One thing I found wanting with glue, Mod Podge or liquids was the meniscus around the edges. But at the same time it added a little texture which maybe makes the glass look older. The jury is still is still out for me. I think the fact that these things are all PVA glue is a plus because it holds all the pieces together.
 
donStauffer said:
Micro Scale products has a material just for this- works great for thise window and even a bit larger. It is called Kristal Klear. Many online vendors carry it.

I apply it with a toothpic, but a very fine brush is okay too(just clean the brush thoroughly). First slowly put it along the four edges. Then fill in the middle area. The slower you work, the better results. You can use plain white glue, but Kristal Klear gives far better results. Worth the price!
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