H2Eric Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 I've recently received at Skytrex north-light engine shed kit. The windows for both walls and roof are part of the resin castings and are solid and I was wondering if there are any replacement etched windows available that could be made to fit. Just hoping that someone has been down this particular primrose path before me and knows the answer. Thanks Eric Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
66C Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Hi Eric Sometimes with resin castings the layer turns out to be a bit thicker than intended - this would account for the windows being filled in. The infill should be thin enough to remove with a sharp craft knife. Regards. Edit - just occurred to me - is your kit 4mm or 7mm scale? I think the 7mm scale models should have openings in the windows but the illustrations on the website look as though the 4mm scale versions are solid. You should still be able to open them out - a bit of care will be required. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2Eric Posted July 2, 2015 Author Share Posted July 2, 2015 Hi Bill My kit is 4mm (00 gauge). The castings are far too thick where the windows are for a craft knife to be used, a drill and a file would be more appropriate. However, within the kit there are 16 windows and each window has 12 panes in it. Life is just to short to even attempt cutting that lot out, hence my enquiry regarding a replacement etching. Given the dirty conditions of engine sheds a suitable colour of paint may well suffice. Regards Eric Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren01 Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Hi Have a look at brass masters range they do this type of windows. Darren Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boscarne Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Hi Eric, Etched windows to replace those in the Skytrex engine shed / warehouse mouldings are available from Geoff Taylor of GT Buildings Models here; http://www.gtbuildingsmodels.co.uk/page11f%20etches%20list%204.html The item you want is No.644 on his listings: http://www.gtbuildingsmodels.co.uk/page11g%20etches%20pics%205.html Geoff drew them to my commission when I encountered similar issues to you. Regards, Clive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2Eric Posted July 18, 2015 Author Share Posted July 18, 2015 Thanks Clive that's exactly the info I was hoping for. I'm on the case Regards Eric Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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