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Originally Posted by Mike Harte
Apologies, you are correct. Maybe the rules have changed over the last 50 years.
However, unless the properties of plastic/Perspex has changed in the intervening years, trying to keep them in good condition would be a nightmare especially in the rain because they scratch so easily unlike glass.
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It's appendix K and the FIA that have an issue with 'other than laminated glass' screens. There is a dispensation / grey area for cars when a glass screen is not able to be purchased for the model. I know two cars running 'plastic' in FIA races, and they still get queried by Scrutineers.
The modern stuff they use for plastic screens nowadays is far superior to that of a few years ago, thanks to coating techniques. Even then, resist using wipers!
The Escort being discussed looks like it has a normal shape and size opening, in which case- if the car is going to be raced- a heated screen would be my choice!
