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08-25-2021, 11:50 AM
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Alternatives to acetate for windows
(I'm new here: if this question has been asked before feel free to direct me to the relevant thread!)
Does anyone have a better alternative to acetate for making windows in paper models? The issue I have had with acetate is that it does not expand and contract in the same way that the paper around it does. This leads eventually (like, after years) to bulging and warping, both of the acetate and the paper around it. So ideally I’m looking for a material that is transparent but behaves more like paper; something like a very, very translucent vellum. Any suggestions much appreciated! 
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08-25-2021, 12:05 PM
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If you get any type of mail, and the envelope has a clear window in it, cut out the film and use that
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08-25-2021, 05:15 PM
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Got to love the forum, I am slowly doing a Life boat in 1/60 scale and want to do windows in clear. I was going to Office max and buy sone injet transparent stock but will now go to the bakery instead as thiner material will be better.
Thanks Miles
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09-01-2021, 07:44 AM
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Thank you all for these suggestions!
I did some digging and found that the material used in envelope windows is, in fact, some sort of biodegradable stuff that is closer to paper than to plastic, so it would have similar warping properties to paper (which is exactly what I am looking for). I've found one company that makes it and am going to try to track some down!
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