Arghh!! Need help on my cracked windshield :(

arghh i cracked my windshield for my 206 today by accident... :( :( :( :(

i really don't my 206 to have a cracked windshield :( :(
is there anything i can do? like to make my own windshield ?? :mad:

please give me some suggestions....


thanks a million..

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u can order a replacement window from tamiya

or use acetate to make a new one

Where in the World are you?

And I'm afraid that ordering a replacement from Tamiya is your best bet in this situation. I wish you good luck! :(

i m in canada

where do i order replacement parts from tamiya??

I'm sure Canadian mambers will be able to offer more help, but usually from the importer of Tamiya products to your country.

thanks for the help :)

how can i use acetate to make a new one?

NO reason why you can't try ;) But IMO the results will be better with a replacement, and it could prove cheaper too. But by all means give it a go if you feel like it! Let us know of the process and the result as well (read: take pics pics pics!)

I am in canada as well,

you can order replacement parts from here

just email them

http://www.borgfeldt.ca/

they are the importers of everything tamiya

1 time I made one out of clear plastic packaging. The packagin I'm talking about is like something you would find a toy in or something else.

I was going to throw this thing away and the idea popped in my head. It came out satisfactory. :D

You know on some report covers, it is covered by a clear flexible plastic sheet? You could try cutting the pattern out from that and taping it to the car. :)

cool
thanks for the suggestions :)

does fujimi or aoshima or revell make replacement parts like tamiya?

i just use clear lexan sheets. you just simply cut the size of the windshield and pace on. you could also make the effect of rolled down window with lexan.:D

what are lexan sheets and where do i get them?? :confused: :confused:

Send me a PM with your name and adress. My neighbour, and best friend, has 2 Pug206 that he used for parts. I'll take one of his windshields and send it to you by airmail (No cost, my society will pay for shipping). :D

Deedlit

Originally posted by 180SxDEwaYz
i just use clear lexan sheets. you just simply cut the size of the windshield and pace on. you could also make the effect of rolled down window with lexan.:D

How do you bend the lexan ? If you heat the sheets they'll create a distorted view.

i suggest you just use the cracked windshield, glue it back together and tint it with a very dark car tint :)

I feel your pain! The part of a kit that is the most difficult to repair.

I agree with the others that your best option would be to go to Tamiya, inc. direct. Although I'm not Canadian, but when I order parts from Tamiya to the UK, it is cheaper that going through a supplier (e.g. HLJ). Also, Tamiya are more approachable than Hasegawa who do not deal with public parts requests.

Guys, he's getting a free new windshield, so I think he's all set! ;)

hehe thanks all for the help :)

Originally posted by Mainomega


How do you bend the lexan ? If you heat the sheets they'll create a distorted view.

umm...really you dont have too heat up the laxan. you just cut the size of the windshield bigger than normal, and then you just glue with the curvature of the windsheild from the inside:D

Originally posted by SwooshICE
what are lexan sheets and where do i get them?? :confused: :confused:


you could get them at your hobby store i think. laxan sheets are just like them molded 1/10 scale r/c car bodies that you see cear and painted over.;)