I am building Dario's Waco A.R.E. When it came time to put on the windshield, the plans required painting the metal outline on. I did not much care for that so I came up with this solution.

1. Cut template from 1/64 ply.
2. Use template to cut out windshield.
3. Cut out metal part of aluminum but add 1/8 material to the bottom.
4. Cut out holes and cut evenly spaced cut lines.
5. Cover with double back sticky tape and use the AL for a guide to remove excess tape.
6. Remove tape backing and stick on the windshield.
7. Gently bend the tabs and then push the assembly in place. (I was able to keep it in place with closepin clips on either side)
8. In each tab drill a clearance hole for 0-3/8 wood screws (round head)
9. [Missing from article].
10. Looks good and stays put.

I don't think I invented the wheel, but I sure haven't seen this done this way before.

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