1973 Nissan Skyline 2000GT-R (KPGC110) - 2025 Cannonball Run Entry (WIP)

[Badge73]

Let's begin...

Finally ready to start in on my Cannonball Run entry and I am already starting to second guess my decisions. I purchased both the Hasegawa and Fujimi kit as I couldn't decide which one I wanted to go with for this build. Each kit has it's pros and cons, and that is what is causing me headaches. Knowing that these kits are primarily set up for curbside, I purchased a resin printed engine bay, however it will need heavily modified to match closer to the time period as well as fitment within the chassis.

Upcoming Modifications(Round 1):

• Remove side windows as I do not want them in their up positions
• Hood removal and engine bay installation
• Install Fujimi Engine into the Hasegawa Kit

Question: What is your go to tool to remove or cutout the side windows from glass?

[Cool Hand]

1 hour ago, Badge73 said:

What is your go to tool to remove or cutout the side windows from glass?

On my recent Aoshima Ken-Mary Skyline build, I cut the side glass out using U-Star mini circular saw blade. 

 

Edited April 17 by Cool Hand

[Badge73]

4 minutes ago, Cool Hand said:

On my recent Aoshima Ken-Mary Skyline build, I cut the side glass out using U-Star mini circular saw blade. 

 

Ah ok, I have one of those. My only fear of using it would be the window chipping. Would it be safest to apply tape over the line I am cutting down?

[Cool Hand]

As long as you use a fine tooth blade it wont chip, and set the speed to medium where it will melt the plastic slightly.

Test out your saw blade and rotary tool speeds on the clear parts sprue first. Also can test on the part of the glass you want to remove.

Tape is a good idea for added protection. I dont use it as I like to see the edges of the cut.

[Stef]

Me personally, I insert the glass, mark where I want to remove, mask off the area I'm keeping with masking tape, take an XActo-blade with the tip snapped-off, and gently drag it backwards, towards me, along the tape-edge, over and over. I'll often flip the glass around and again drag towards me repeatedly. As the grooves get deeper, I'll often use a razor saw and gently rock it back and forth a bit until it gently pops out on its own. If there are grooves or corners/creases in the glass, I may use those as a guide. Glass is super brittle, so I try to avoid getting impatient, by snapping, bending, twisting, or applying too much pressure. Hope this helps, thanks.