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Phyro 10-01-2020 03:34 PM

Lexan Outside + Styrene Inner structure
 
Hey guys,

Has anyone tried to make a styrene inner structure with a lexan body acting as the “sheet metal”? An example might be a door, where the frame of the door is styrene and the sheet metal is the lexan body.


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ScaleLifeNewbie 10-01-2020 04:08 PM

Re: Lexan Outside + Styrene Inner structure
 
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Originally Posted by Phyro (Post 6046792)
Hey guys,

Has anyone tried to make a styrene inner structure with a lexan body acting as the “sheet metal”? An example might be a door, where the frame of the door is styrene and the sheet metal is the lexan body.


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For looks or strength? I think it would look cool if done right on a hard body with opening doors where you can see the layers. Or even when it comes to weathering.


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Mike Flea 10-01-2020 05:48 PM

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...and if you're really adventurous:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwSIgDKvMHk&t=2s

Phyro 10-01-2020 05:52 PM

Re: Lexan Outside + Styrene Inner structure
 
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Originally Posted by ScaleLifeNewbie (Post 6046794)
For looks or strength? I think it would look cool if done right on a hard body with opening doors where you can see the layers. Or even when it comes to weathering.


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Mostly for looks. I want to scratch build the inner sections for the body. It would be things like a engine bay, drop bed, backsides of opening panels.

I was looking at the outer shell being a modern truck. I have two bodies that could work for the panels, which are a Colorado and a Metric by Proline.


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Phyro 10-01-2020 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike Flea (Post 6046812)
...and if you're really adventurous:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwSIgDKvMHk&t=2s


Oh my god that is awesome. I am going to have to save that one. Thank you for the link! This was exactly what I needed.

I was thinking something like this build, but not that extreme on the details. (Way beyond my skills and time, lol). Basically what this person did, but using the lexan body as the outer panels.


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Kingmeow 10-01-2020 07:53 PM

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For looks, yes. For strength or usability, no.

Phyro 10-21-2020 02:03 AM

Re: Lexan Outside + Styrene Inner structure
 
Well decided to go through with the project actually. Just not going as insane though. The plan is a opening hood with engine bay, full depth interior and bed. Decided to leave the doors attached.


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58_Willys 10-21-2020 04:06 PM

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I did a couple of trucks using lexan for the outer and styrene for the interior.

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/1-9-s...wer-wagon.html

Phyro 10-21-2020 05:00 PM

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That looks really awesome. Love the wood bed. The interior looks real. How did it hold up?


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58_Willys 10-21-2020 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Phyro (Post 6049566)
That looks really awesome. Love the wood bed. The interior looks real. How did it hold up?


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The Power Wagon is a Shelf Queen...but secured to the chassis well. The Ford was sold to a fellow on here.


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