What styrene thickness to use?

[scrapen]

I have been doing some searches on here but have not found what I am looking for. I am starting a crew cab f350 build and it's my first attempt what thickness of styrene should I use for the roof skin and drop bed ect. Thank you for all of your help,


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[Mud Puppy]

I'm fairly new to the styrene myself, but what I have been told is that the more curves and contours you have the less thickness you need, and the more weight/abuse you are putting on it the more you need.
.04 or .06 are typical. I use everything from .02 to .06 depending on the situation.

This shell has .06 for the outer fenders and floor, .04 for the inner fenders, and assorted thinner pieces here and there for trim.

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Is there certain type of glue that's recommended?

[scrapen]

Thank you for the help!




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[Mud Puppy]

there are various brands, but no matter what you want a "solvent" based glue that actually melts the styrene slightly so the pieces bond into one solid piece.

[TexasSP]

Originally Posted by krawler B

Is there certain type of glue that's recommended?

tenax seems to be the most popular. However, any good plastic welder will work. Just don't use CA unless you want your parts to come apart.

[scrapen]

Originally Posted by TexasSP

tenax seems to be the most popular. However, any good plastic welder will work. Just don't use CA unless you want your parts to come apart.

Lol I made the ca mistake b4 lasted about 3 seconds




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