These guys make laser cut windows for some of the Rivarossi/IHC cars: http://laserkit.com/laserkit.htm
For some of the Walthers cars as well.
DC,
Always good to see your threads and post, but forgive this “cornball” question. What is it about the stock Walthers passenger car windows that you find lacking?
Thanks, Jay and Robert, for posting that additional info.[:)] I have never ordered those, cause I don’t know how clear or scratch resistant they are. I know that styrene is difficult to handle and not as clear and scratch resistant as polycarbonate. Also, I enjoy doing them myself. Do they come with protective film? Won’t 2 kits be required if you want some shades also?
Antonio: They look good from the outside, but since my passion in this hobby is modeling interiors (soon to be layout building, too, hopefully) all that plastic on the inside is not desirable. Like a little kid, I love peeking around through the windows. [:P]
DC
I got this email notification about a post from Flashwave. I don’t know why it doesn’t show here. Maybe because it was posted at 1:30 AM and the Mod is a sleep?[;)] Just joking. Anyway I wanted to pass on the valid info. Thanks, Flashwave.
DC
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I don’t see anything wrong witht he windows I have, but I have had need to replace or add windowglass to models without them. Something else to consider, is normal Projector Transparency film. It does collect fingerprints somewhat, but what it does NOT do is cloud up wwhen in contact with plastic weld. (Unless you bathe it in the stuff, bt normal applications, no). And a box of it will last ypu for freekin ever.
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I’ve used LaserKit windows in all sorts of situations for many years now. They’re not styrene. According to the web site, they are laser cut from clear acrylic sheets. They are clear enough for you to easily see any details that you have inside your passenger car/locomotive/etc. with no difficulties whatsoever. Oh, and since they’re laser cut, they press-fit into the window openings with nothing sticking out on the inside of the car. If you want shades, you simply glue them in place inside the car…easy as can be! One other option for shades would be to simply leave the protective sheet intact on the inside of the car (the windows come with adhesive-backed paper on both sides of the “glass” for protection.
I can understand the desire to make them yourself, but for the cars that they do make the kits for, it’s a lot easier. I highly recommend the AMB windows. [:)]
What thickness of Polycarbonate do you get from Clover House?
I have to replace the way too tinted windows on a pair of Proto 1000 RDCs and unfortunately AMB does not and has no plans (I emailed them) to issue a window set for them.
Not sure if your procedure will work for my RDCs though since, unlike Walthers passenger cars, are a solid shell and not made up of separate wall pieces.
Thanks, Robert for the description. [:D] Now that I have a trusted testimony, I will definitely save myself some time, if and when the need arises again. I can also cut out a few flush fitting shades from the Poly. I like my shades with different color sides, like the proto. They have them for the Riv dome coach, I think. Will those work on the old Riv tooling and their last tooling?
Matt: 0.010 inches.
DC
I’m not sure on the Rivarossi cars…I retired all of mine some time back, before they came out with the windows for them! I have used the ones for Walthers, though…and they make a big difference in the appearance of the car, especially the interior.
Thanks DC. This thread has me curious and I’m considering trying the laserkit on one of the cars I plan to metalize.
Would be great if they could make the windows for the P1K RDCs since Walthers no longer has parts for them in stock, including windows. Walthers! Sometimes ya like em! Other times you want to yell at them! [^o)]
My apologies for pestering you, but would you be willing to post just a few photos? Maybe 3 or ? I’m going to have to fabricate some glass for a Proto 1000 RDC since I “cracked” a strip that was factory glued in tighter than a pit bull’s bite 
! I’d also like to do this for 3 smooth sided AHM passenger cars that I’m upgrading.
[8)]
No problem, Antonio. Next week I’ll dig out a junk Walthers side, and take some photos.
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone.[:)]
DC
Thanks very much, DC [:D]
Hope this helps.
DC
cut piece of Clover House polycarbonate slightly bigger than window
piece on sticky side of tape
tape piece over window
scribe outline of window
scribed piece
cut piece
fit it by sanding edges
…both dimensions
snug/press fit with no bending
DC,
I’m very grateful to you for posting these photos and the details. Thank you! Now I have a solution for my RDC as well as some other cars that need glazing.
I went to Walthers website, did a search and could not find anything for “Clover House”. Does Walthers carry their products? If not, is this something I need to order online or by mail?
Thank you DC,
I downloaded and read through the catalog. Since the company is for sale, I’ll likely order soon.
The $20 minimum order is a bit of a bugger, but if I can’t get this material elsewhere I’m willing to go for it since I do need the glass and this company is for sale.
Thanks again for all your help.
[:D]
No problem, Antonio.[:)]
The company has been for sale for a long time. I ordered a lot of the poly sheet, cause I’m going to need it for structures on my new layout.
DC