Small windows - non FO options?

[Moongrim]

Thanks for getting back with that.

It's worth a try. After all, experimentation is what gives us innovations.

[emptyoftheface]

Does anyone have any tips for filling little windows?

Specifically, I'm looking at my 1/2500 Enterprise E. The windows are long and irregular sizes. I don't think the simple drill and fill with fiber optic that looks so good on the smaller ships will work on this one.

So... has anyone tried using dental acrylic at this scale? I can't imagine it's as effective or easy to use on tiny windows.

What about Micro Krystal Klear, any experiences with that?

I've even heard (though not seen) that hot melt glue can be used for filling windows.

When I built mine, I light blocked the interior then drilled out the windows and used some wide angle white LED's to make everything glow.

[RogueWolf]

Very nice!

[Cubey Terra]

I'm not a pro builder like others here, but I've had good results drilling the windows and filling with simple white glue. It diffuses the light nicely.

[Moongrim]

White glue.



The best fixes...

[Jon Kunatz]

Reflective tape.

[Father Cool]

I second the white PVA Glue. It dries a milky clear and catches/diffuses the internal light a treat.

[Richard Baker]

One option I have used before is a little out of the box approach. I use UV/fluorescent paint on the windows mixed with LED lighting on engines and such. The UV light lights up the windows very well and the hull gets nice starlight illumination as well.
I am currently using this technique on my Zvezda ISD where the superstructure buildup would make drilling for fiber optic problematic.