Side and front windows - full dry fit

March 25, 2014
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The instructions indicate the placement of the interior frames while you can keep the front grid on a flat surface since the frames need to be flush on the interior. I stained both sides of the framing pieces. This eliminates any bare wood showing from either viewing direction. I'm keeping the imperfect side facing the yet to be installed acrylic insert.

I used my test print to determine the placement of the lower horizontal for the stained glass portion. I measured to find the center in the remaining space and fit the middle horizontal in place. I cut one transparency and tested the fit, placing one of the kit acrylic inserts into the opening underneath it. The top surface of the transparency is shiny, but the back is not. Having the acrylic behind the transparency will disguise the dull back. The transparency floats so I can adjust or replace.

I then dry fit the exterior frame and cross pieces. The instructions indicate adding the acrylic inserts and final framing later in the build, and I like that idea for keeping the windows clean and unharmed during decorating. I did the same for the side bay window opening to make sure my measurements worked for both configurations and then put the bay back into dry fit. All good!