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Title: Clear Windows for Marx Future Cars.
Post by: Roebeast45 on May 04, 2012, 12:09:44 AM

I found my old Mattel Vac-U-Form machine and decided to try some windshields for the Marx Future Cars. I'm still tweaking the mold for them but I'm pretty happy with them so far.

Once I get them finalized I'll most likely offer them to LAF members if anyone is interested.

Please let me know what you think.

(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e230/roebeast45/Marx-Car-Windows-small2.jpg)

(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e230/roebeast45/Marx-Car-Windows-small1.jpg)

Title: Re: Clear Windows for Marx Future Cars.
Post by: zizi666 on May 04, 2012, 01:34:47 AM

Quote from: Roebeast45 on May 04, 2012, 12:09:44 AM

Once I get them finalized I'll most likely offer them to LAF members if anyone is interested.

Duh-uh. As the man said : does a bear sh.. in the woods.

Title: Re: Clear Windows for Marx Future Cars.
Post by: Christian on May 04, 2012, 05:36:48 AM

That is a yes from me (x2)... what on earth is a Vac-U-Form machine?

Title: Re: Clear Windows for Marx Future Cars.
Post by: tnjrp on May 04, 2012, 05:47:42 AM

HTH: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vacuum_forming

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Quote from: zizi666 on May 04, 2012, 01:34:47 AM

Duh-uh. As the man said : does a bear sh.. in the woods

Wasn't that Dolly Parton?

Anyway, it's not a half-bad idea. Are you thinking of doing canopies for the open-topped ones as well?

Title: Re: Clear Windows for Marx Future Cars.
Post by: Roebeast45 on May 04, 2012, 07:55:07 AM

The Vac-U-Form was a toy in the 1960s that allowed kids to make their own toys and trinkets. A lot of hobbyists through the years have bought them to make small canopies and the like for models. The main problem is that the machines only use a certain size sheet of plastic that has to be drilled with holes that correspond to pins in the holding frame. But luckily there are still some places that hand make the sheets so they're pretty easy to get.

http://www.gaugepods.com/vacuform/ads.htm

I might make some for the two roadsters eventually but right now I'll do the two closed cabin models first and see how they turn out.

Title: Re: Clear Windows for Marx Future Cars.
Post by: Steve F on May 04, 2012, 08:09:45 AM

Quote from: tnjrp on May 04, 2012, 05:47:42 AM

Duh-uh. As the man said : does a bear sh.. in the woods
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Wasn't that Dolly Parton?

Dolly Parton sh..s in the woods, you say?

Anyway, the Vac-U-Form sounds like a toy long overdue for a reissue.

Title: Re: Clear Windows for Marx Future Cars.
Post by: tnjrp on May 04, 2012, 08:25:06 AM

Quote from: Steve F on May 04, 2012, 08:09:45 AM

Dolly Parton sh..s in the woods, you say?

Yes. Does it less often than the pope it seems tho.

Title: Re: Clear Windows for Marx Future Cars.
Post by: Anpu on May 04, 2012, 09:02:23 AM

I'd be interested as well.

Title: Re: Clear Windows for Marx Future Cars.
Post by: Dr.Falkenhayn on May 04, 2012, 09:07:16 AM

me too i need Windows for at least 8 Cars  :D

Title: Re: Clear Windows for Marx Future Cars.
Post by: Roebeast45 on June 25, 2012, 04:51:20 PM

I have these available if anyone is interested. Please check this post for details:
http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=43067.msg502304#msg502304

Title: Re: Clear Windows for Marx Future Cars.
Post by: warterrain.co.uk on July 19, 2012, 04:41:24 AM

I too would be in terested  need one side window for a 1:32 scale landrover. if i was to send you the other window could you make a copy and how much would it cost if funds were sent through paypal.

regards
phil