How do I: fill holes in plastic, make a new windshield?

For the filler, i use Tamiya putty for all my filling needs. Its a dream to use and it does a damn good job. Very clean to use as well.
Find it here:
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXAJK3&P=7

About the windshield. On my models that i make, if the windsheild is cracked or broken, its time for a new kit basically. If you were to manufacture the windshield, you would get stress markings all around the edges and bends. If the windshield is flat, then some thin perspex would do it, but im guessing its curved. One way to do it is to find an old one somewhere like Ebay or a old Toy shop, and steal the windshield and fit it to your one. You can usually order spare parts for plastic models, so maybe you could order a replacement still???? Its a long shot.
Sorry i cant help about the windshield....

Just had a thought. I remember trying this once, but it didnt work. Make a mould of the windshield out of clay. Then cover it with http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXHE49&P=7 and let it dry for ages and maybe you might get some result out of that. I tried it once, but to no avail. Give it a shot if worse comes to worse.

 

As for me, I would recommend Squadron Putty, it hardens in less than an hour and you can start sanding it. As for the windshield, when I lose or crack a windshield, I would use the thin plastic or transparency that is usually used for presentation on overhead projectors. It's thin, cheap, easy to cut and bendable. You can just cut into shape and glue it on to the frame. Just my two cents...

 

You could do that, but do you get any fume staining on the plastic from the glue? Also, wouldn't it be too glossy???

 

I've used this for three of my models, and to my observation, there's no fume staining on the plastic as long as you did not put the glue too much. You can also use Revell glue which won't produce much fume staining. As for the glossy part, I would agree that it would be a bit glossy but it's just my suggestion as an alternative because I can't order spares from my hobby shop or even buy another model kit as most of my model collection is alreadylong out of stock . For me, I would use the transparency but for a domed shape windshield, I would use vacuum forming.

 

Brainwave!!!!
Buy a an R/C spare body and use that windshield!! Why didnt i think of that in the first place..
Try to match the size of the body to your project, and you should be able to somehow make a windshield off an R/C body fit. Just cut the ploycarbonate with a hobby scissors and there you go. Remember you can get bodies from 1/4 scale right through to 1/24 scale. If you want more info, then i'll find some more links.

 

Nice one lib22b, it's easier that way.

 

Cheers dude. It would so easy that way! There you go Ryan! Pm me if you want me to help find you a donor body that's suitable!

 

Tamiya putty's the only way to go. Much superior to Squadron or Testor's. You can polish out a plastic windshield thats not deeply scratched but short of replacement I don't have any idea how to fix a broken one and get a good result.

 

Looks like we got a little carried away there!
I would have killed for a Ferrari like that when i was a kid!

 

Sounds good!
When is this being ordered then???
http://shop.mobileation.com/app/site/site.nl/c.ACCT124922/sc.5/category.277/it.A/id.1018/.f

 

When i was growing up, pedal cars were a thing of the past (Unfortunatly)
But i will never forget the day my dad bought me a YZ80 for my birthday.........one of the best days of my life.
Respect for doing such things as you are for your son, many dad's out there would rather buy an Xbox game or something, much easier. Ive always had a goal that when i have a kid, i'll make them something with my hands:
Boy: Billy Kart Racer (Soapbox)
Girl: Build a awesome Doll's house out of Balsa...
Sorry to sound cheesy, but i don't think it happens enough anymore.