Modelling Plastic

[aust85]

Hi All,

I'm looking to organise my hull by putting plastic sections in. Any recommendations on what plastic sheeting to use??

[jackalope]

I use plastic bits from a company called PLASTRUX that are sold at a local hobby shop, I'd think you should be able to order the same bits off line.

[jarndice]

Hi, 2 years ago I needed plastic sheet and not knowing how quickly I would use it up I ordered three 2cm sheets 21 cms X 30 cms and four 1cm sheets 21 cms X 30 cms from of all places Australia, It was cheap it was post free and I got it in 10 days from -
Back 2 Base-IX
PO box 1117 Flinders Park, Adelaide,
South Australia,5025,
AUSTRALIA.
It arrived in good order and I still have a sheet and a half of each left.
E-BAY is the place to look.
shaun.

[blimp]

Hi , aust85 , I get plasticard from - http://www.stationroadbaseboards.co.uk/cart_plastic.htm , - and good 'ol fleabay !

[43rdRecceReg]

Morning, aust85
I've just received a pack of 'plasticard' (1.5mm x A4 size) also from Stationroadbaseboards.co.uk, as per Blimp above. That was after a lot of trawling on the net for trusted suppliers. I'd also add that the website has useful tips for beginners, like me, for instance.
Cheers
43.

[wibblywobbly]

Station Road Baseboards are the supplier of choice for most. I always order A3 sheets in various thicknesses as it's cheaper that way.

[aust85]

Thanks for that guys

Would you say the 1.5mm stuff is best for doing a bit of construction or would you think something a bit thicker?

S

[43rdRecceReg]

Hi again S.,
I've no expertise, yet, in plastic modelling; but loads of members on this site do-- some to the point of genius, I think (Chris Ludwig, in Germany comes to mind). I picked 1.5 mil to beef up the upper hull of my Tiger 1 project, which is labouring under the weight of a metal turret.
Also, generic Heng Long type tanks seem to be made of 1.5- 2.0 mil ABS in the main..so plasticard is a sort of match. I noticed that Wibblywobbly, above, buys in various thicknesses, and that's probably good advice, since certain structural parts such as the front glacis plate would have to be thicker than 1.5mm. There's plenty of advice to be absorbed here though....so, have a good root through the build sections here. I have, and felt humbled.

[jarndice]

"S" I don't know how well fitted out your workshop/kitchen is for modelling tools but if you plan to work with "PLASTICARD" you will need besides your "Dremel" a set of modelling "FILES" (I use a "DRAPERS" 12 piece set, Part number 4884/12C) a "PIN VISE" an "Exacto Micro saw" and a straight edge, as well as a set of various size "Circles" and a "Marker " Pen.
shaun

[atcttge]

I use Tamiya's PLA Plate because that's the most readily available sheets here. Comes in different thicknesses.