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Post by jamesharvey on Dec 5, 2017 15:20:52 GMT -5
The last two models I did of the 1946 Novi and of the 1946 Indy winner had metal clips to hold on the windshield. I represent this I cut a small, thin strip (1/32) of masking tape and painted it silver. I then cut it into smaller pieces that I could attach to the windshield and car. Not great but worked for me. I attached the ends of the windshield with small diameter silver sewing pins from Hobby Lobby. Just drilled a hole (1/72) through the windshield and into the body and super glued the pin in place. After everything has set, I have sometimes clipped the head off of the sewing pin leaving just the post in place.
Jim
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Post by indycals on Dec 5, 2017 22:24:53 GMT -5
Better idea than masking tape - aluminum duct tape (ie, for furnace ducts). It's basically like bare metal foil, only much thicker.
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Post by jamesharvey on Dec 8, 2017 15:59:27 GMT -5
That's a good idea, Michael. I will need to look at it. When I have worked with it around the house, it seemed pretty shiny. The clips in the photos seemed to show the metal as dull. Thanks.
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Post by hurtubise56 on Dec 8, 2017 17:02:10 GMT -5
Scuff the tape with fine sandpaper (maybe 600-800 grit) or really fine steel wool before cutting to dull the finish.
Brian
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Post by willieboy on Dec 9, 2017 8:55:34 GMT -5
Golf shops sell a self adhesive lead material for weighting golf clubs that can be polished to get finish that you want.Doubles real well as wheel balance weights too!
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