george stein Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Writing from the USA so I have not had an opportunity to see these window replacement sets in person. Please advise/recommend which, in your opinion, are the best, easiest to use, etc. Any special techniques for attaching/inserting? They look like a good idea, but.... Thanks George North Carolina Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lofty1966 Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 On the plus side, Shawplan will give you a better result if you are a competent modeller. Added advantage of not having a "bubble effect" Downside (if you consider it one) is cost when compared to the Flushglaze. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClikC Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Lazerglaze doesn't suffer from the prismatic effect of flush glazing. https://shawplan.wordpress.com/ See for yourself. Regards Matt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
george stein Posted May 31, 2016 Author Share Posted May 31, 2016 Thanks for quick, helpful comments. George North Carolina Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drgj Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 The South Eastern Finecast stuff is easy to use but doesn't look as good. With the shawplan you carefully fit the shaped pieces into the various window apertures. When I have used a similar thing I have fitted them in and then painted the entire interior surface of the " glass"with Revell enamel clear gloss varnish. This runs into the join but doesn't show any gluey whitened edges when dry. This particular varnish dries quickly and without any brush marks. Make sure to remove any dust before applying. Sometimes a tiny speck of dust left on can look quite big when coated but almost disappears when dry, luckily. It is not worth doing flush glazing on most modern models as they are so good these days. An old Lima 87,however, would be much improved by flush glazing just the front windows. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theakerr Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Does anyone know if Shawplans list of available kits is up to date. It seems to me that I had seen under a separate news item that they were doing a kit for the old Mainline Mk1s Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Does anyone know if Shawplans list of available kits is up to date. It seems to me that I had seen under a separate news item that they were doing a kit for the old Mainline Mk1s It'll be up to date, they do flush glazing for a lot of older models, especially ones like that and the Airfix stuff where the overall detail was pretty good just let down by the windows. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Roger Sunderland Posted June 4, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 4, 2016 Comparing Shawplan laser glaze to SEF flush glaze is like comparing a Rolls Royce (Shawplan) to a car wreck. The Shawplan product produces, with a bit of care, a truly first class flush glaze, the other definitely does not! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
crompton 33 Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 I have used SEF flush glaze on a few loco's year's back. After a while the glaze turn's to a yellow tint. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Higgs Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 You can also buy LazerGlaze items on ebay through Peter's Spares. I suspect this may be a quicker way to get delivery. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj_crisp Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 I have used SEF flush glaze on a few loco's year's back. After a while the glaze turn's to a yellow tint. Me too! I did a lima dmu with SEF glazing and it went a horrible shade of yellow... I've never looked back since I've found laserglaze. My tip is run a black marker pen around the edges before fitting and I've started to use humbrol clear to fit. Problem is as soon as you do one you'll want to do all your stock! Personally I think most models including modern ones benefit. Cheers Will Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 Yes lazerglaze looks excellent, I concur on the black marker though as the edge looks absolutely awful without it. I fix mine with thinned gloss enamel varnish but humbrol clear is just as good at the job. SEF is very dated now but still better than old stock with the glazing 2mm behind the bodyside surface! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ian J. Posted June 5, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 5, 2016 I did this Lima Mark 2 air con a few years ago: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/34325-shawplan-laserglaze-for-lima-mark-2-ef/?hl=lima Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium MJI Posted June 5, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 5, 2016 Shawplan - comes down to can you get hold of Brian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
george stein Posted June 16, 2016 Author Share Posted June 16, 2016 Once again - thank you all for good advice. Here in the USA "Watch Crystal Cement" is often used for windows, etc on model cars, aircraft & trains to fix curved clear plastic. Dries clear - cleans (before it sets) with IPA - comes it a tube with needle-point applicator (obviously for watch crystals). Check your local jeweler. George North Carolina Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HealeyMills Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Shawplan - comes down to can you get hold of Brian Just leave Brian an email.... he will get back to you. He's a busy guy but he will contact you eventually and the products he sells are superb. Best bet is to catch him at one of the numerous shows he does!! (No affiliation to Shawplan.... just a happy customer) Cheers Lee Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PMP Posted June 17, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 17, 2016 Writing from the USA so I have not had an opportunity to see these window replacement sets in person. Please advise/recommend which, in your opinion, are the best, easiest to use, etc. Any special techniques for attaching/inserting? They look like a good idea, but.... Thanks George North Carolina Shawplan glazing is far better than the Flushglaze system, there's a how to use it here https://albionyard.wordpress.com/2013/01/13/window-dressing-and-first-show/ As far as I'm aware there aren't any plans to do Mainline manufactured Mark1's. Development of the range has slowed over the past year due to other commitments on Brians time, he is the traditional one man band! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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