Must have tools & material 4 hardbody projects

[nafie]

Starting my first hard body project (Tamiya Tundra on Honcho chassis) and was wondering if you pro's could help me compile a list of of must have materials and tools for working with hardbodys. Glues, assortment of styrenen thickness that you guys would keep on hand tools for smoothing, sanding filling in unwanted screw holes etc. I have read a ton of info but thought a post with must haves for the begginer would be great. Sticky????

[Highlucks]

Seeing you have read a ton of info. Maybe you could do the post for newbies instead of asking someone else to.

[nafie]

I read a ton of info and didnt find anything that was similiar? Never worked with hard bodys was just looking for guys to post there choice in glues and tools materials, kind of like the post for what powers your scx10 How could I post what i use when i dont even know what to buy myself?

[rhett314]

As far as glue, Tenax 7R is the best for styrene. Getting hard to find though.

Tool wise. Small hand files, dremel, drill, pencil, caliper/tape measure, hobby knife, and an assortment of sand paper.

Also green putty, and an assortment of styrene.

Good luck with your build. It gets addicting being able to make your own parts.

[66sprint6]

My tool selection is rather spartan but it gets the job done. Scissors, shears, hobby knife, pliers, clamps, tenax and shoe goo and your set!!! Make sure you have plenty of styrene sheets layin around and have fun!
Matt

[luke-o]

dremel, hobby knife, scissors,square, plastistruct, bondo, and a band saw

[BansheeManiac]

If you cant find tenax or dont want to buy it, just use M.E.K


Works great

[nafie]

Originally Posted by rhett314

As far as glue, Tenax 7R is the best for styrene. Getting hard to find though.

Tool wise. Small hand files, dremel, drill, pencil, caliper/tape measure, hobby knife, and an assortment of sand paper.

Also green putty, and an assortment of styrene.

Good luck with your build. It gets addicting being able to make your own parts.

Ok Thanks guys can the Tenax 7R be used as a filler also? Or should I use the bondo as another member suggested. Are you reffering to standard metal files or something more specific?

[gr33nlemon]

Originally Posted by rhett314

Tool wise. Small hand files, dremel, drill, pencil, caliper/tape measure, hobby knife, and an assortment of sand paper.

Don't forget the string!

[Big Mike]

Originally Posted by gr33nlemon

Don't forget the string!

Yep, good call there - a spool of heavy carpet thread for cutting is essential...

[adamargue]

Originally Posted by Big Mike

Yep, good call there - a spool of heavy carpet thread for cutting is essential...

I just use regular sewing thred. It takes some practice to Lern when to un wrap more thred to keep from breaking but works good

[66sprint6]

Oh yeah, string is amazing!!! Regular old string works fine, you will get a feel for when its gonna snap and learn to keep it moving . What body filler do yall like? I used the bondo in a squeeze bottle, the red kind and dont care for it at all!
Matt

[Shadow Fox]

I use;

~ Synthetic white thread to cut
~ Painters tape to guide the string as I cut for a straighter cut
~ Loc-tite 495 for gluing it
~ and painting I just use Krylon Fusion rattle can

as far as filling and stuff I haven't had to use any as I've only done a drop bed in my 2005 Chevy Silverado build

though I have more styrene with me and I'm thinking of making a few different things...tool box, boat sides...not sure yet

[rhett314]

Originally Posted by nafie

Ok Thanks guys can the Tenax 7R be used as a filler also? Or should I use the bondo as another member suggested. Are you reffering to standard metal files or something more specific?

Not to be used as a filler. Just the best stuff to glue styrene. To fill, use pieces of styrene glued into the holes, and finish with a filler. I have used regular bondo, but the green putty is better. This stuff here:

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...7&I=LXFP27&P=K

[slipangle]

Here's one I saw quoted once before, can't remember what it was called, and have spent the last week searching between here and scale 4x4...i just picked up a bigbird 4runner and need to accentuate the door and hood lines and i know that an xacto blade starts the line, but what do you guys use to widen the lines to get the same effect as say, a hilux body in the door and hood lines?