Tony Davis Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 I'm scratchbuilding a model of The Globe Inn at Outwell, and one of the bar windows is frosted from halfway down. Is there an easy way of modeling this effect? I would rather use clear plastic sheet and somehow alter that, but if that should prove unrealistic, is there a source of "frosted Glass"? TIA Tony Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 I spray with matt varnish on the inside of the window. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted April 11, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 11, 2019 Lightly sand the area with glasspaper. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted April 12, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 12, 2019 9 hours ago, Stubby47 said: Lightly sand the area with glasspaper. Wot he said, or for a more 3D effect, a small ball router bit in a Dremel lightly passed over the rear of the window. Mike. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
14Steve14 Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 I was going to suggest sticking tracing paper or greaseproof paper behind the windows but the above may work and look better. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewartingram Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 I've actually had this problem in 1:1 scale! When we moved into our bungalow (over 15 years ago) the doors were (and still are) glass panels. They give a very light and airy feel, so I didn't want to replace them, but wanted a bit more privacy. Searching the DIY stores, we found a rattle can of spray which gave a frosted appearance. Due to the timespan however, I can't give you any more detail; perhaps an ebay search might help? Stewart 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiggy1969 Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 this is some transfers i did for someone in o gauge 2 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm 0-6-0 Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 I've used a light spray of white lacquer. The type I used was Tamiya in a rattle can applied to the inside. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithMacdonald Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 If you buy a pack of ready-sliced cheese from Waitrose (other supermarkets are available), the layers of cheese are seperated with a semi-translucent film, about four inches square. Once washed clean, very useful as "glass" for the insides of kit windows. You might also have to buy a sliced loaf to help dispose of the sliced cheese evidence. 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEAMYAKIMA Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 I expect the OP has dealt with this problem already, but I had exactly the same problem with my HO scale modern hotel. I had about 30 toilet windows to frost. I simply went down to my local high street replacement window dealership. They use large rolls of self adhesive 'frosting' film. After explaining my problem they gave me free of charge an offcut that did all 30 windows are more. I then fitted lights in 5/6 of the toilets and you can just make out a blurred faint shape of a male having a pee as in this photo …………. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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