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Old 02-22-2010, 07:19 PM   #1
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i need a sheet of lexan but dont know how thick it need to be.i am making a body for my tubular chassis. Also were can i find it ? i dont live near a hobby shop. i live in the boondocks:-( please help a old redneck out
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Old 02-22-2010, 08:49 PM   #2
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i need a sheet of lexan but dont know how thick it need to be.i am making a body for my tubular chassis. Also were can i find it ? i dont live near a hobby shop. i live in the boondocks:-( please help a old redneck out
Well, do you have a welding shop near by? I use the clear welding helmet sheilds. They are polycarbonate so they are SUPER strong. Pretty darn cheap too.
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Old 02-22-2010, 08:50 PM   #3
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Well, do you have a welding shop near by? I use the clear welding helmet sheilds. They are polycarbonate so they are SUPER strong. Pretty darn cheap too.

hum good idea
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Well, do you have a welding shop near by? I use the clear welding helmet sheilds. They are polycarbonate so they are SUPER strong. Pretty darn cheap too.
Auto darkening would be cool. Everytime my motor sparks it a go black:-P.

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Well, do you have a welding shop near by? I use the clear welding helmet sheilds. They are polycarbonate so they are SUPER strong. Pretty darn cheap too.
no wished we did have a welding shop near by.
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Old 02-23-2010, 01:37 AM   #6
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try rpp hobby. I think they have some lexan sheets you need.
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Old 02-23-2010, 01:40 AM   #7
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try rpp hobby. I think they have some lexan sheets you need.
From them its almost at your door as fast as driving to the hobby shop down the street
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Old 02-23-2010, 01:59 AM   #8
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try rpp hobby. I think they have some lexan sheets you need.

what is the standard thickness for rc bodies? i have no way to mesuare.
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.040 or .40 cant remeber but what ever you see of the two
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Old 02-23-2010, 03:43 AM   #10
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Go here: http://www.advantagehobby.com/produc...=97051&cat=468
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Old 02-23-2010, 03:46 AM   #11
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http://www.rpphobby.com/ProductDetai...10415&CartID=1
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Old 02-23-2010, 04:42 AM   #12
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Thanks for the help
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