Micro Krystal Klear

paradoxum · Post by **paradoxum** » Sun Jan 30, 2011 9:12 am

http://www.emodels.co.uk/plastic-kits/p ... s_id=24623

has anyone used this? how easy is it to make tiny starship windows out of if you are just filling in the holes, is it runny or thick? would it run any paint it comes into contact with?

The Mad Klingon · Post by **The Mad Klingon** » Sun Jan 30, 2011 10:50 am

It's just white glue.

Thomas E. Johnson · Post by **Thomas E. Johnson** » Sun Jan 30, 2011 6:04 pm

Its white glue, but its a more viscus version of it. Its made so it won't run or drip.

Kylwell · Post by **Kylwell** » Sun Jan 30, 2011 8:43 pm

It's similar to white glue. It's a bit thicker (IIRC) and has a longer polymer chain.

And unlike Elmer's, dries crystal clear and won't yellow.

USS Atlantis · Post by **USS Atlantis** » Sun Jan 30, 2011 8:52 pm

Definitely thicker in use than Elmers - I've seen some fogging with the Elmers, never with the Krystal Klear

Won't harm the paint at all

Rocketeer · Post by **Rocketeer** » Mon Jan 31, 2011 10:55 am

I've used this for small flat windows, and it works fine. Not so good for curved windows, though, as surface tension can pull the clear film into some odd curves.

Another thing you should note is that it remains water soluble--so if, sometime in the future, you decide to wash your model to clean the dust off, your windows go away.

paradoxum · Post by **paradoxum** » Mon Jan 31, 2011 11:15 am

can you spray topcoat over it or will the windows fog up?

these are the kinds of windows i'm going to be doing it with; http://www.starshipmodeler.com/trek/jk_ ... indows.jpg

would I just use I dunno, a toothpick and dab a bit of it on the end and fill the window in? I can just see it getting REALLY messy if I screw up.

seam-filler · Post by **seam-filler** » Mon Jan 31, 2011 11:21 am

Presuming that you're in the UK, Humbrol ClearFix may be your best bet or, if you can get it, Johnsons Klear (Americans call it Future) This has been discontinued in the UK, but ASDA regularly stock it still. Aplply with a wooden cocktail stick. ClearFix is fairly viscous, whereas Klear is a bit runnier.

Generally, you apply these sorts of windows after all your other painting and varnishing. They can fog up with a topcoat, but if you apply a matt finish then your windows will be matt.