Styrene

[pike2350]

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]

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? "thumbsup"

 

[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]

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]

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]

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

Any of these work great!

"thumbsup"

 

[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]

"thumbsup" 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]

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]

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! =)