Re: how to "smoke" clear plastic?

In article <ep5mfr$efi$1@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>, "A.T." <atong@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> 
wrote:

> There are many types of plastic, some stain easily but others like PET
will 
> resist all forms of dye. A matter of try and see.
> The best paint to make windows appear black is the Tamiya Smoke PS-31. A

> light application gives a tinted window effect but extra layers build up
to 
> a black finish as used on the canopy of my large RC Bucker Jungman.

Thanks, Alan, I'll try that.  Getting an even coat on a curved surface, 
without making it too dark, may be a little challenging... but 
fortunately, these plastic shells are cheap, so I can afford to ruin a 
few if necessary.

Best,
- Joe