Posted by Jerry Davidson on July 31, 2000 at 02:56:43:
In Reply to: Question about Tom's Modelworks windows posted by Bob Read on July 31, 2000 at 00:18:41:
: I'm trying to understand how Tom's Modelworks PE
: windows are used. Since the windows (except for the officers quarters) are flush with the bulkheads how are they supposed to be applied and still be flush with the bulkheads? It sounds like it would be a tedious process at best to cut out the old windows and fit the new ones flush with the surface of the bulkhead. Am I missing something? Theoretically the decals seem like a better way to go because they could be applied flush with the bulkheads.
: Whoever answers this, please confine all answers to modelling practices only. I don't want to start a political referendum on whose products are better that another's.
: Regards,
: Bob Read
It does take a little minor cutting to shave down the original window. The Photo etch is only .005 thick though. Will anyone think that would prohibit them from using them....thats up to them. I have worked with both and there are almost as many steps with the decals to make them look good as the PE. But the PE looks MUCH better. It's your call.
If you are into the easy route....use the decals. If you want it to look great even if it takes a little more work.....then PE is the answer.