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Old 06-24-2009, 02:04 AM   #35 (permalink)
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It's thin, like 3mm/ 3/32nd inch or so. And it's not true Lexan, but generic polycarbonate (IIRC).

I got it at a hobby shop. Most of the dedicated hobby shops should have a display of the various kinds of polycarbonate sheets you can get. I got some 12"x6" sheets, I think. Shaping was done with a Dremel and a heavy-duty cutoff wheel.
Just want to say the execution was great. On first glance you get to keep your chrome grill. It's stealthy + a little bit "butch" from the fasteners (rivets make me think planes and steam-punky look).

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