window frames

[Campbell SimsParticipant @campbellsims20800]

I would like some advice on the best way to make ‘window frames’ . I have tried using wood, brass and aluminium but never really suceeded to my satisfaction. Suggestions as to materials, tools would be appreciated.

[Campbell SimsParticipant @campbellsims20800]

[Colin BishopModerator @colinbishop34627]

Hi Campbell,

 

I think we really need to know:

 

1. What type of windows?

2. What scale are you building to?

 

Do you have a picture of the originals you can show us – or tell us what type of boat you are building?

 

Colin

[Campbell SimsParticipant @campbellsims20800]

Greetings

 

Thank you for your reply.I have jumped the ‘gun’ here. The model in question is the Billings US Coastguard kit which I built some ten years ago. I am in the process of re- painting and adding more detail to the model. The scale is 1:20. I have been looking at the website http://www.44mlb.com/44mlb-home.htm for information.

 

Campbell

[Colin BishopModerator @colinbishop34627]

In this particular situation, styrene (plasticard) might be the best answer,

 

Colin.

[Colin BishopModerator @colinbishop34627]

Having looked at the windows of the Waveney lifeboat at Chatham today I think styrene sheet would be the easiest way of reproducing the frames.

 

Colin

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