need ideas and help

[smelmygreddy]

i just got a ford lightning and wondered if i choped the top would be a good idea and also if i did how would i be able to gett the windows to fit again if any one can help me or hhas ideas they would be appriciated

[dag65]

if you like the look chopping the top is a good idea, once the top is chopped you will either have to reshape the windows or make new ones to fit

[Vric]

Do what you want ! everything is possible

[SchuberT]

depends on how much work you want to do, and your level of committment... as dag said, it'll take some adjustments on other parts as well

[IImportSupra]

Originally Posted by smelmygreddy

i just got a ford lightning and wondered if i choped the top would be a good idea and also if i did how would i be able to gett the windows to fit again if any one can help me or hhas ideas they would be appriciated

Whoa!
No periods in the whole paragraph.... Gt was right about the forum IQ going down...

People just cant "Give" you ideas. Just imagine all the possibilities out there...

[labandabonnot]

Excuse me, but after reading the previous thread I opened, I just can ... You're coming at the right time!!!

Chop top can be a good idea, but if you're new to modeling you must know it's not easy to do! There must be an "how to" for this on the forum sections... read it! And if you have extra time and money, just try it, if you can afford!
To fit the chop top, you'll need bigger chromed wheels too, I feel. And a metallic candy paint...
But I would suggest you did it box stock (without modification), and then buy another and try new things on it. Just to take the time to be sure you can achieve an acceptable result.

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I just saw your first model's thread: nice! So I tell you: just do it! Metallic Purple, lowered, and with nice 19" Aoshima wheels! Keep us updated!

[smelmygreddy]

I fouund some wheels and I was going to buy them but didnt have enough money. Does anyone know how to re shap the windows? I am going to cut about a 1/4 in at a time but was not sure. If anyone has an answer it would be appriciated.

David

[dag65]

Originally Posted by smelmygreddy

I fouund some wheels and I was going to buy them but didnt have enough money. Does anyone know how to re shap the windows? I am going to cut about a 1/4 in at a time but was not sure. If anyone has an answer it would be appriciated.

David

The windows in the kits are usually pretty thick and brittle so carefully sanding them down might be a better idea. And if that doesn't work try making some from some acetate

[smelmygreddy]

Another thing i thought of was getting a lighter and melt it. Them mold it to whatever shap it turns out then use dremel to cut it off,

[dag65]

Originally Posted by smelmygreddy

Another thing i thought of was getting a lighter and melt it. Them mold it to whatever shap it turns out then use dremel to cut it off,

Yeah that sounds like a real good way to make a nice accurate cut!
Safe one too!

[mike@af]

For the windows I suggest making a posterboard template, trace it onto some clear styrene, cut it out, and work on some shaping. Somebody asked how to make windows in a thread a couple days ago, somebody had a great idea there.

[smelmygreddy]

I cant find styrene sheets anywhere so... I will have to get a ride over to it it is about 20 miles from my hous. Was the lighter idea a good one???

[dag65]

Originally Posted by smelmygreddy

I cant find styrene sheets anywhere so... I will have to get a ride over to it it is about 20 miles from my hous. Was the lighter idea a good one???

Sarcasm my friend, no the lighter idea is not a good one.
You muht look around the house for a box with a clear lid on it. Some have nice very clear thin plastic that works great for windows, follow Mikes idea and you are set

[mike@af]

Originally Posted by smelmygreddy

I cant find styrene sheets anywhere so... I will have to get a ride over to it it is about 20 miles from my hous. Was the lighter idea a good one???

The lighter will just bubble and burn the plastic. You need a controled heat source because there is a very fine line between melting and burning. All the plastics are injection molded. Its not going to work very easily, especially with clear plastic.

[dag65]

Originally Posted by GTmike400

The lighter will just bubble and burn the plastic. You need a controled heat source because there is a very fine line between melting and burning. All the plastics are injection molded. Its not going to work very easily, especially with clear plastic.

Yes and once that line is crossed you have a nice ooey gooey burning mess, have a few nice scars from doing crash and burns with my neighbors models when we were kids, once one of those burning globs gets on your skin its there for good OUCH!