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- Tue Feb 09, 2010 3:02 pm
- Forum: Scratchbuilding
- Topic: Acrylic or styrene sheet help for new guy?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 24015
This is really an advanced scratchbuilding topic, but I use superglue almost exclusively, precisely because it doesn't have good sheer strength, and because it takes several seconds to cure. Because alignment is usually so critical, especially with the much smaller scale of the projects I pursue, if...
- Mon Feb 08, 2010 12:04 pm
- Forum: Scratchbuilding
- Topic: I have newfound respect for you scratchbuilders
- Replies: 15
- Views: 21525
Nobody starts off scratchbuilding feeling great. Trust me, I know. But the thing to remember is that with every project, you learn something new. It's a process. Another thing to remember is that you don't give up just because you run into difficulty. Difficulty is an important part of the learning...
- Fri Feb 05, 2010 10:51 am
- Forum: Lighting & Electronics
- Topic: Filling window holes with resin.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2812
You can also use PVA white glue, like Elmers. It sounds like it wouldn't be permanent, but at that scale, the glue has a remarkable amount of strength. Plus it dries translucent. The way you use it is to smear some over the windows you're trying to fill, wipe the excess away gently with a wet rag, ...
- Tue Jan 26, 2010 8:18 am
- Forum: Scratchbuilding
- Topic: New Guy seeks Engine/Thrust Bells
- Replies: 12
- Views: 18778
- Mon Jan 25, 2010 9:39 am
- Forum: Scratchbuilding
- Topic: DIY photo etch?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 20221
I've made 1/1400 and 1/2500 PE figures (less than 1mm long and less than 0.25 mm wide) with the Press N' Peel and an iron - which produces less than great results. Sub millimeter resolution is not the problem. The main issues with the toner transfer method are getting large areas of toner to stick ...
- Fri Jan 22, 2010 4:32 pm
- Forum: Scratchbuilding
- Topic: DIY photo etch?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 20221
I won't repeat what's been extensively researched, but my take on DIY photo-etch, is the most critical aspect is getting good resolution of the imprint of the acid-resist on the blank. The pasta-machine laminator is only poor resolution. The slightly better motorized laminator is better. But for sub...
- Tue Jan 12, 2010 10:12 am
- Forum: Hover Tank Challenge
- Topic: Hover tank challenge
- Replies: 143
- Views: 702656
- Thu Dec 31, 2009 11:31 am
- Forum: Scratchbuilding
- Topic: How to fake screw head, rivets and welding lines?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 17595
- Thu Dec 31, 2009 11:30 am
- Forum: Scratchbuilding
- Topic: How to fake screw head, rivets and welding lines?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 17595
For rivets, look at Futch's handy home made rivet-tool: http://futchfactor.com/rivettool/prog1.html http://futchfactor.com/rivettool/prog2.html http://futchfactor.com/rivettool/prog3.html http://futchfactor.com/rivettool/prog4.html Goodness, I have a finish nail setting tool that has this same prof...
- Fri Nov 28, 2008 9:38 pm
- Forum: Scratchbuilding
- Topic: clear plastic balls?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 15295
Last Christmas Coke had the nice spherical ornament cokes. As the holidays near--be on the lookout for a repeat. Definitely check out the craft supply stores, Michael's and A.C. Moore during the holidays. Lots of folks like making their own ornaments, or putting some sentimental item inside a clear...
- Fri Nov 28, 2008 9:31 pm
- Forum: Scratchbuilding
- Topic: Anyone do vaccuum-forming?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 12561
Re: Anyone do vaccuum-forming?
Hi there. I was just wondering if anyone out there is able to do consistent quality vaccuum-forming? I'd be looking to have some clear canopies done as a small run. Please don't hesitate to PM me if you're able to offer this service. Thanks in advance! Truth be told, making your own Vac-former is n...
- Fri Nov 28, 2008 9:08 pm
- Forum: Scratchbuilding
- Topic: 1" tubing
- Replies: 12
- Views: 17349
- Mon Nov 27, 2006 5:22 pm
- Forum: Scratchbuilding
- Topic: Very good, free 3D modeler software
- Replies: 42
- Views: 223231
BTW... google's sketchup
If you want to do a quick & dirty model of something, google's sketchup is fairly intuitive, or at the very least, the learning curve is not bad. Its fairly good if what you are 'drawing' is made up of objects similar to pre-k building blocks. I even managed to take an existing mesh of the TOS E...
- Mon Oct 25, 2004 11:45 am
- Forum: Scratchbuilding
- Topic: Very good, free 3D modeler software
- Replies: 42
- Views: 223231
Wings vs. Blender
Or should I say Wings & Blender since the two programs actually compliment each other in features vs. ease of use. FYI, my goals with working with meshes are two fold. 1. I want to generate accurate (model) construction blueprints. While some of the 'flat' material available on the interest are ...
- Thu Oct 21, 2004 4:27 pm
- Forum: Scratchbuilding
- Topic: Very good, free 3D modeler software
- Replies: 42
- Views: 223231
IMHO
So I've had a short amount of time to play with both Blender and Wings. Haven't really tried to do to much with Wings vs. Blender, but I can say this, Blender comes up quickly, and loads (nay imports) files very quickly without nary a complaint. Wings takes a very long time to load a mesh/es and its...
- Wed Oct 20, 2004 11:36 am
- Forum: Scratchbuilding
- Topic: Very good, free 3D modeler software
- Replies: 42
- Views: 223231
Re: Very good, free 3D modeler software
While checking out Cardmodels.net I found an article on using Rhino to make a 3D design that can be printed. I'm not yet ready to start making paper models, but the principals & software involved are very useful in scratchbuilding out of plastic card. One cool program mentioned is Wings3d . It'...