How would you make these clear parts?

[feek61]

I have been semi-working on a lifting body model. When I started it I intended for it to just be a quick design study but now I'm thinking perhaps I will do more detail work. I was going to do the canopy and clear nose by just painting those portions black only because making these clear parts would be out-side of my skill level (I am assuming in both skill and equipment). Anyway I thought I would throw it out to you professionals and ask what you think would be the best and most practical way to do the clear parts for this thing. I am always interested in learning new techniques. I will be interested and look forward to hearing from you guys. Thanks for any direction.

In case you don't know what I'm talking about here is a photo of the plane:

Here is where I'm at now:

 

[SteveNeill]

Vacuum form clear PETG.

Nice master of the hull!

Steve

 

[swgeek]

Yep, I second the vacform PETG.

 

[modelnutz]

If you need someone to vac-form the parts for you...send me a PM.
I'd be glad to help out !

 

[feek61]

Thanks for the advice guys. I don't own a vacu-form machine (perhaps it's time, lol). modelnutz; sent you a PM.

 

[Morevil1]

Hi I have recently been building some A-6 style yellow air tanks for my Ecto.
Here is a picture of my air tanks:



Finding the curved ends was a pain, but if you search the web, there is a place called Kit Kraft that sells clear acrylic half domes/spheres which look like might work out well for the nose of your air craft.
They have up to a 6 inch diameter, you might be able to special order a larger size if needed, but not certain about that.

*Disclaimer*
** I dont work for them, and not trying to advertise them**

g/l
Hope the info helps your build =)

 

[feek61]

Thanks but the problem is that it is not a half dome. It does start off that way but ends up in this shape: