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Been searching the tinternet for a bit as i'm looking for a pair of 12" round perspex porthole bubble windows for something i'm currently putting together but i can't seem to find a UK supplier! Do any of you have some i could buy off you or find me a UK supplier as my Google-fu is pretty weak! Thanks Tim...
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Dez
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they're not that hard to DIY, I'm sure thats how a lot were made back in the day. ive seen an article in doing it in one of the old mags, custom car or similar from the 70s.
bizarrely, my school DT department had the equipment to do it.
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dw1603
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When I couldn't afford proper port holes (stiil can't) I thought about recycling washing machine doors. Stupid I know, but this was the era of the side pipe, jack up kit and muriels, far worse things were happening out there!
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Find somebody who can do vacuum forming of plastics they should be able to make one dead easy - if not its not hard to make the kit yourself.
Matt
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MM's guide to DIY portholes:
One hot air gun, a strong/rigid bucket or round washing up bowl you don't mind cutting a hole in, some silicone sealant and a powerful vacuum cleaner. Voila....a porthole maker.
Just add some perspex (ideally smoked brown) and you're away.
Alternatively, with the addition of some MDF sheet, you can make a blow moulder which is what they used 'back in the day'...but you'll need to substitute the vacuum for a compressor with a large receiver.
These money saving tips were brought to you by MM bodgery incorporated ©.
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nutter81
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hi tim my google fu is stronger than yours is this what you after item number for the one above is 160484193276 try this guy on ebay the range from 100mm to 600mm project_plastics I'm getting two at 450mm wide fo a project Brian
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Instantly thought of this- ;D
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NICE WORK
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Could you not look into actual port holes? There are enough boat companies out there that probably have exactly what you want. Just a thought, and probably missed the point some where...
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About a dozen or so years ago I found a pair of smoked portholes in a ramshackle garage that was being cleared out next to my workplace , I honestly can't for the life of me remember what I done with them though .... which may or may not be a blessing as I'd get inclinations of going 70's style on the T4 !
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You've been telling me you were a genius since you were seventeen ... in all the time I've known you I still don't know what you mean !
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hi tim my google fu is stronger than yours is this what you after item number for the one above is 160484193276 try this guy on ebay the range from 100mm to 600mm project_plastics I'm getting two at 450mm wide fo a project Brian Thanks for the impressive google-fu Brian as that's the type of porthole i'm after,i've been on their website & i will be calling them tomorrow to discuss if they can make the portholes to the size/depth i'm after!
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1974 Chevrolet C20 Camper Special Pickup Truck 2002 Fiat Multipla oil burner SOUTHWEST SWAPMEET southwests best car parts selling page on facebook for retro/custom/classic www.facebook.com/groups/249875865097198/
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MM's guide to DIY portholes: One hot air gun, a strong/rigid bucket or round washing up bowl you don't mind cutting a hole in, some silicone sealant and a powerful vacuum cleaner. Voila....a porthole maker. Just add some perspex (ideally smoked brown) and you're away. Alternatively, with the addition of some MDF sheet, you can make a blow moulder which is what they used 'back in the day'...but you'll need to substitute the vacuum for a compressor with a large receiver. These money saving tips were brought to you by MM bodgery incorporated ©. If anyone decide to try this at home let me know - I've got a shed load of 6mm (bus shelter thickness ) perspex offcuts collecting dust. PM me or email to enquiries©Bodgett&Scarper.co... ;D
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