Styrene

[pike2350]

Originally Posted by Lobonyc

I purchase styrene as well as polycarbonate sheets from Utrecht art supplies.

I got some from the local shop like Jen said. They did a full 4'x8' sheet of .060''. It was only $28 with it cut into 4 sheets of 2'x4'. They sell all over, and maybe you could contact them to have them ship, or see if they have suggestions/affiliates in your area.

http://www.regionalsupply.com

It appears to be more expensive online then local...but still at $35/sheet, it's still A LOT cheaper then a LHS.

They do sell the .020'' in a 2'x4' sheet for only $3.50 so that's cheap.

[XJ-Crawler]

Originally Posted by caymin last

Yup! with a little patience and imagination, you can make just about anything with styrene. Like these....

When are these boy's going to get back to work?
What has Vinney been up to?

[gijen3]

I recently came across a crystal nail filer. It says it never wears down because it's made of crystal. My current emery board is already pretty hammered after making only 2 things out of styrene. Anyone ever heard of this or tried one? I just spent $10 on it so hopefully it holds up to that promise!

I'll keep the thread posted on how it does. And if nothing else at least it's pretty!

[team3six]

[gijen3]

Originally Posted by team3six

The lid even moves, ha, brilliant! Damn I bet that took some time. What'd you use for the toilet paper?

[bigal53021]

what do you guys use to glue the styrene together? thanks

[demonoid369]

Originally Posted by bigal53021

what do you guys use to glue the styrene together? thanks

Spit....... Jk there is a variety of one like plastruct weldene, tenex think thats whats it called. Just search around

[team3six]

I use Tenax7. Works great

[DonsATV]

Originally Posted by bigal53021

what do you guys use to glue the styrene together? thanks

Any of these work great!

[demonoid369]

Did tenax come out in the 70's or something? I noticed it said space age plastic welder

[gijen3]

I use that ProWeld glue. You just put it on and wait for a few seconds for the plastic to 'soften' then hold it together for a bit. It works really fast!

[17dean]

Just got me some styrene and ready to build something. Pictures coming soon! Love the great examples that are posted up. Keep the inspiration coming!

[meanbgreen]

So how do you mold or fabricate the styrene? all good pics just still a wee puzzled

[pardonmyn00b]

Originally Posted by meanbgreen

So how do you mold or fabricate the styrene? all good pics just still a wee puzzled

Generally you cut the pieces with a knife, glue them together then sand them smooth.

[meanbgreen]

what about the detailed pieces? like the floor pan of the beds? Is that multiple pieces? Is there carvin involved? Or i ts all glued pieces and gives the allusion that its one piece cause some of these look awesome like a mold

[pardonmyn00b]

Originally Posted by meanbgreen

what about the detailed pieces? like the floor pan of the beds? Is that multiple pieces? Is there carvin involved? Or i ts all glued pieces and gives the allusion that its one piece cause some of these look awesome like a mold

No carving. It's all about layers. Use a sheet for the base then use thin strips on top of that to simulate the ribs.

[meanbgreen]

Cool good deal, I dunno which is more fun the detailing or the drivin ;)
Reckon I need to get some styrene to practice with

[wraith_1986]

for someone new to styrene what is the best thing to try to build. I eventually wanna build a rull bed for my wraith/jeep i have other accesories that i bought to go with but i wanna make the interior and tub myself. Any ideas on where to start would be great.

[Mopar32985]

Wow some of you guys are very good with the styrene here is my trailer im working on very simple.

Sent from my ATRIX 4g

[Sypher13]

Nice looking trailer man, love how you made the ramps moveable, good job! =)