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mermod

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Windows in models
« on: March 13, 2013, 09:43:04 am »
Just wondering what the general opinion is on windows, blacked out like shipbuilders models or clear ? I'm at a crossroads with one of my models and might go either way, I like a nice interior but never seem to get around to doing it.
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Re: Windows in models
« Reply #1 on: March 13, 2013, 09:57:56 am »
Hi
there are some factors that may swing your mind in wich way to windows
1 Livery of ship. If it is dark then black tape does not stand out well
2 time frame. If you dont care how long it takes to build a model then cut out windows win .
3 amount of windows. If are doing a ocean liner for exampel get one cut out window wrong it will stand out. black tape remove and reaply.
4 Lighting can not be done with black tape.

My self I would go with cut out windows.
John
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Re: Windows in models
« Reply #2 on: March 13, 2013, 07:02:43 pm »
I always go with cut-out windows - even on smaller models.
 
If I'm not putting any detail in the interior, then I go with tinted windows. Guess that could be the answer to your dilemma ? O0
 

Tinted windows

 
The material for these windows was from plastic bubble pack for something I bought a while ago - does the job nicely. You can see they are glazed windows but they don't show an empty cabin ! %)
 
 
Regards,
 
Ray.
 
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