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Here you will find several tables provided to assist you in determining scale ratios and/or dimensions. We have found that many of our Plastic Patterned Sheets can be used for hard-to-find or unusual applications. For your assistance, we provide a few below:
recommend that goods are returned by recorded or insured delivery. If you would like to phone our despatch department The material used in our Traditional Round Tubing medium is Butyrate plastic. It has proven to be ideal because it is so convenient to work with. It can be cut, turned, drilled, painted and easily cemented. The Tubing and Tubing Fittings are manufactured to provide a good friction fit and maintain the outside diameter; splines on the male Fittings accomplish tight fit and prevent undesired rotation and still allow intentional turning. This feature permits cementing to be a final operation. The telescoping sizes of the pipe combined with the workability makes improvisation quite simple. Paint the foam a color that will be a suitable undercoat for your finished landscape. Use latex or acrylic paint. OR, see our Polyterrain or Magic Earth materials. Exceeds the most demanding specifications for temperature, leak-proof (Hermetic) and pressure requirements Heat forming, shaping and bending plastics can be done easily in as simple a device as a kitchen oven, provided that the upper heat range can be controlled. The most widely used plastic sheet materials for forming are ABS, Butyrate and Styrene. A new material which also has excellent forming properties is Copolyester plastic sheet. The best temperature to work with these materials is approximately 200° – 25O° F (120° C), and, unless you actually want to melt the material to a near liquid, don’t exceed about 400° F (205° C) under any circumstances. TOOLSWhile certain types of paint adhere better than others on various types of plastic, almost any type of paint may be used. Alkyd oils are probably the best all around paints and are available in flat or satin finishes. Use Floquil brushable paints for painting basswood. The pigment in this paint is specially ground to provide good coverage without hiding detail. Latex paints are only suitable when the surface offers some mechanical bond (matte finish). Water colors and poster paints are not recommended. Lacquers are ideal for ABS and Butyrate but are not compatible with Styrene. Minwax stain is excellent for Basswood. Be sure to pre-stain all parts before gluing as the glue seals the wood and prevents the stain from penetrating. HEAT FORMING This service does not deliver on a Saturday or Sunday. If you would like Saturday delivery please call us on 01782 409310. Copolyester (also known as P.E.T.G.) is tougher and less prone to split or shatter than Acrylic. It has excellent clarity in sheet form, and is resistant to stress whitening. It is easily formable and not prone to warp. Copolyester is quite stable and bonds well to itself, however with most other plastics, a special industrial grade Cyanoacrylate Glue is recommended. Accepts most paints, including lacquer. Cement Guide All Acrylic Rods may be cut using a fine tooth saw blade. Cut ends should be polished using a flame or WET & DRY fine grit sand paper. Bending may be accomplished by carefully softening the Acrylic using a torch flame or electric stove burner.
We are pleased to provide the following collection of creative tips for working with PLASTRUCT Plastic Model Parts. Below you will find useful information and characteristics of the most commonly used plastic materials to assist you in using them properly. The most commonly used plastic materials are: For PPE, you'll for sure need gloves made of neoprene rubber rather than surgical latex types. It will remove the oils in your skin. And definately goggles for the eyes. Had some spalsh in my right eye one time while working on a plane, and it will make a grown man cry!! lol Ventilation is also a must - got 'happy and giggly' due to it one time with my supervisor one time cleaning another fuel tank where ventilation was an issue. For smudge free bonding, apply a small amount of solvent cement with a blunt tipped syringe needle at one end of the parts to be joined and allow the cement to flow, through capillary action, the entire length and breadth of the joint. This will provide a “weld” as strong as the surrounding areas. Be sure to use PLASTRUCT Plastic Weld or Bondene Cements. Please note many modelers refer to scale as a fraction, while others refer to it as a ratio. For instance, 1/48 is also referred to as 1:48. Both are correct. POPULAR MODELING SCALES HOBBY SCALEDiecast – Explore Our Range of Diecast Models At Scale Model Shop, we supply a wide range of diecast models, specialising in aircraft, cars, and tanks. Diecast models are a miniature replica made using a die casting or metal casting method. They are usually made of zinc or lead alloy and come fully formed in a single piece which portrays the vehicle in a smaller scale. Diecast models are much more than a simple toy, they demonstrate a higher level of quality than other plastic kits, due to the higher shelf life. This is great for any enthusiast collector as you can display for years and pass it down to the next generation. It doesn’t matter if you’re just starting out or have been collecting for years, there is no denying how appealing a diecast model collection is. Browse through our range of brands available, including Corgi, Diecast Masters, and Greenlight – there is plenty to choose from! Plastruct Model Parts and Accessories are manufactured in several plastic materials. The choice of material was based upon the final use of the Product as well as workability and price. to examine the product you must have done so without damaging or marking the product in any way). It should be
Basic construction of building shells is usually of a rigid material such as Acrylic, Styrene, Foamboard or plywood. Plastruct Plastic Patterned Sheets can then be applied to create realistic simulated finishes. For professional quality painting of structures, it is recommended that, when possible, construction of the main components be completed and painted assembled. Paint sub-assemblies and other detail parts before attaching to the main structure. Use solvent cement sparingly during final assembly so paint will not run.You have the right to cancel within 7 working days after the day you take receipt of goods. You must notify us within Styrene (also known as Hi-Impact PolyStyrene) is the most commonly used plastic in molded plastic kits (Model Railroad, Automobile, Airplane and Ship). For that reason, we have chosen Styrene as the medium in our New FineLine Structural model parts for compatibility in kit-bashing. It may be combined with wood, metal and other plastics using special glues or cements. Styrene has a tendency to be brittle, especially after lengthy U.V. exposure or painting. It is easily warped by solvents, so care must be taken when cementing flat sheets for walls, and reinforcement bracing is recommended. When constructing closed tanks or structures, venting is recommended to allow the inside and outside temperatures to equalize. Styrene has excellent forming characteristics and bonds rapidly and permanently. Styrene plastic cuts easily using the “scribe and break” method. Only use Enamel, Alkyd Oil, Latex or Acrylic paints specified for Styrene plastics. ACRYLIC
PS-25, 26 and 27 make excellent road and highway guardrails when cut into strips and mounted on square posts. When surfaces larger than a single sheet are to be covered, in most cases, the patterns are designed to allow easy and undetected joining of multiple sheets. FINISHING & PAINTING Professional model makers have used plastics as virtually their sole working material for the past 30 years. However, hobbyists, miniaturists and amateur model builders have, for the most part, continued to use wood, card and brass for their models. There are, of course, applications where those materials are suitable or desirable. But in most cases, Plastruct should be your material of choice. Butyrate can be lathe-turned in the same manner as brass or Cast Acrylic. Grind the cutting tool to provide chip clearance. The resultant turnings will have a polished surface. This material can also be drilled, tapped, carved or saw cut. Very slow speed is required for machine sanding.
To represent building elevations (floors) or glass panels on glass skyscrapers, scribe the front side (reflective side) of Mirrored Sheet with a hobby knife using a straight edge. Trace the grooves with an ink pen or bullet-tipped marker of the appropriate color until the desired effect is achieved. For best results in landscaping, plant in groups and use different heights of trees to represent varying ages of the trees as well as for creating depth of field. As you move further from the viewing point or higher in the mountains, use shorter trees. Shorter trees may also be used for potted or tubbed trees. ABS hand rails and stair rails may be curved to fit circular applications by softening them in warm water or heating with a hair dryer. Stairs may be modified to fit the circumference of a tank or other curved surface by cutting off the stair stringer from the side to be cemented. Tape the stair in place. Attach each stair step separately.