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Part 3B: Making Windshields

Part 3B: Installing Curved Windshields – A Detailed Guide for Perfect Results

Learn how to create realistic curved windshields for your model vehicles. This guide covers professional techniques for clean application and convincing results in scales such as 1:160, 1:120, 1:220, and 1:87. Perfect for model builders and collectors looking to add the finishing touch to their vehicles.

Hello and welcome to Part 3B of our how-to series!

In this guide, I will show you how to create curved windshields for cars. Since passenger cars typically have large windshields, it is important that they look as realistic as possible. This method produces excellent results while remaining quick and easy to perform.

For this technique, we will use Microscale Kristal Klear (MKK), toothpicks, and masking tape. The entire process takes only a couple of minutes, making it a very fast and effective finishing technique.

Step 1: Masking The Windows

Using masking tape, cover the windshield opening from the outside of the vehicle. The tape should create the basic shape of the windshield when viewed from inside the model.

You can use this method for both the front windshield and the rear window. Make sure the tape is firmly pressed along all edges so that no gaps remain. Smaller side windows are usually easier to create using the standard Microscale Kristal Klear method described in Part 3.


Step 2: ''Painting'' The Tape

Once the masking tape is in place, take a toothpick and place a small amount of Microscale Kristal Klear on the tip.

Working from the inside of the vehicle, spread the MKK across the exposed tape surface. Essentially, you are painting over the tape, creating a continuous membrane that covers the entire window opening. Be sure to fill the corners completely to achieve a smooth and consistent result.


Step 3: Finishing The Windows

Now simply allow the Microscale Kristal Klear to dry completely. Depending on the thickness of the application, this may take several hours.

After drying, the window will often appear quite cloudy. This is completely normal. The texture of the masking tape leaves a pattern on the surface of the dried MKK, creating the foggy appearance.

Fortunately, this is very easy to fix. Lightly moisten the windshield with a small amount of clean water. The surface layer of the MKK will soften slightly and re-level itself, allowing it to dry clear and smooth as intended.


And that's it!

This Opel Omega now has a realistic windshield through which figures and interior details can be seen. With a little practice, this method provides excellent results while requiring very little time and material.

Happy modelling!

Kevin Boogaard
Founder of Panzer-Shop.nl