Styrene

[THX_138]

Nice work
Form & function, who could ask for more!
Really good work on the Rubbermaid box... Spot on!!!

Only criticism I could possibly find is either weather the inside of your bed to a different shade/color, or change the base color of the Action Packer box on the bottom. The box is an awesome detail for the truck, but with the bed and the bottom of the box being the same exact paint and color.... It gets kinda lost in there....

[Snowmaninhell]

I just learned that spilling Tenax ruins 3 hours worth of work in a matter of a nano second...doh!

[MattH]

Here is a simple bed toolbox I made.

[bob1961]

Originally Posted by Snowmaninhell

I just learned that spilling Tenax ruins 3 hours worth of work in a matter of a nano second...doh!

yeah the very hardest way possible too .........bob

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[pardonmyn00b]

Originally Posted by Snowmaninhell

I just learned that spilling Tenax ruins 3 hours worth of work in a matter of a nano second...doh!

It ruins computers too. Don't ask me how I know. I finally took the time to stick my bottle in a piece of foam to prevent spills.


And these are my latest styrenez projects

[MattH]

Impressive work, pardonmyn00b.

Do you mind sharing some of the tools you're using to cut, fill and sand?

[pardonmyn00b]

Originally Posted by MattH

Impressive work, pardonmyn00b.

Do you mind sharing some of the tools you're using to cut, fill and sand?

Thanks.

#11 blade, #17 blade, steel ruler/straight edge, machinist square, various files, sanding blocks (sand paper glued to wooden blocks), rotary tool. I try not to use too much filler, but if I have to it's 3M glazing putty.

[benzoel]

pardonmyn00b i read though your 4runner thread and looking for more info on the fenders and QTRS. Im wanting to do the flares on my hilux to make it correct for the year that had IFS. Thank you ahead of time

[pardonmyn00b]

Originally Posted by benzoel

pardonmyn00b i read though your 4runner thread and looking for more info on the fenders and QTRS. Im wanting to do the flares on my hilux to make it correct for the year that had IFS. Thank you ahead of time

Stack some styrene and start grinding

[MattH]

Originally Posted by pardonmyn00b

Thanks.

#11 blade, #17 blade, steel ruler/straight edge, machinist square, various files, sanding blocks (sand paper glued to wooden blocks), rotary tool. I try not to use too much filler, but if I have to it's 3M glazing putty.

Thank you. I use the "standard" #11 blade. I'll have to check out the #17. What grit sand papers are you using most often?

Also, how does the 3M putty compare to the Bondo glazing putty or is it the same stuff?

THANKS!

[pardonmyn00b]

Originally Posted by MattH

Thank you. I use the "standard" #11 blade. I'll have to check out the #17. What grit sand papers are you using most often?

Also, how does the 3M putty compare to the Bondo glazing putty or is it the same stuff?

THANKS!

The #17 is a chisel type blade. I use it to knock down the ripple that the #11 blade makes when I cut the plastic. Not totally necessary, but I like the result.

I use 60 for heavy sanding, then something in the 100s, then work my way to 220. Maybe some 400 if I'm feeling up to it.

The 3m is the same, I think they own the Bondo name or something. I only use it for scratches and shallow fills. I use styrene for the rest.

[79BlackPearl]

Couple of items from styrene this noob built...

Tool chest and cooler both from styrene


Mini-Gun for the Zombie Assault Vehicle & mounted



Water Cooler close-up

[bigal53021]

Where are you guys getting the big sheets of styrene from? I seen that Mcmaster carr had some large sheets but wasnt sure if it was the same stuff or not.

[bob1961]

i get mine from tower in 7" x 12" sheets in any thickness you need/want....go to tower and type in "styrene' in there search box and pick what ya want .........bob

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[pike2350]

You can also google it...see if you have a local plastics shop (signs, chairmats, etc) they usually carry it.

I bought a 4'x8' sheet of .060 and had them cut it down to 4 2'x4' sheets (still pretty big) for $28. I posted earlier that they sell online.....They would probably cut them down before shipping...they may also have a location close to you.

[Full_Throttle]

As a recent graduate of the "Pardonmynoob Academy for Styrene Niftyness and Scale Miscellany" , I've been tinkering with styrene myself a bit. You really are only limited by your imagination... and spare time... and I guess styrene.


My "garage"... an ongoing project I started about a month or so ago. First, a workbench/cabinets.














With lighted upper cabinet.



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Wheel/tire rack.








Working wall-mounted flatscreen TV.












Working on some new items for my Wraith now. A new trim panel/cargo tray for the rear and a hidden area behind the cab for storage. Will have working hinged lid.

[Krawler Konceptz]

Looks awesome....but....I think it needs some scale banners ...LOL

[Full_Throttle]

Originally Posted by Krawler Konceptz

Looks awesome....but....I think it needs some scale banners ...LOL

I think you're right Michelle!!

[Gimpdiggity]

That's absolutely unbelievable.

What have you used to make the working flat screen??

I've never worked with any styrene, but it looks like a pretty awesome media for making some pretty crazy things.

Amazing work!!!

[Full_Throttle]

Originally Posted by Gimpdiggity

That's absolutely unbelievable.

What have you used to make the working flat screen??

I've never worked with any styrene, but it looks like a pretty awesome media for making some pretty crazy things.

Amazing work!!!

Thanks for the kind words, but I'm only a beginner. There are some truly phenomenal folks out there in our hobby with this stuff... Pardonmynoob, ImThatGuy, many more.

Styrene is loads of fun. The "flat screen" is actually just a box I constructed with an open end on top and a square cut out in the front to fit the size of my old iPhone screen. I just slide it down inside the box and then pull up whatever movies I feel like watching while tinkering in the garage. In the picture(s) above I was watching Step Brothers.