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Post by Colonel-Commissar, (M.I.A) on Oct 8, 2011 21:02:17 GMT -5
So!!!!....
Im used to doing all sorts of small type conversions, with plasticard and other such things.
But,
Currently im trying to scratch-build some tanks to support my Guard Army. Im not trying to straight-out copy standard IG tanks for this, as im making them to add some more personalization to my force, but anyways, what im having a problem with is about how to actually construct them.
What type of plasticard would you guys recommend?
Like how thick?
And how best to work with it?
Thanks,
CC
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Post by 3ff3ct on Oct 9, 2011 3:14:49 GMT -5
I have very limited plasticard knowledge, however it is extremely durable. I'd go for stuff that's between 1-2mm, as anything thicker will be a pain to cut!
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Post by commissarbob on Oct 9, 2011 10:45:45 GMT -5
As you are on this side of the sphere, I would suggest using Evergreen plastics from your local hobby store (if you have one). The thicknesses I tend to use vary from .080" for the thickest, .040" for the most commonly used, to .020" and .010" for detail laminations. Having a good stock of sheet really helps and you will find that having a variety of rods, tubes, and other strip stock is extremely helpful. Your best friend will be a good exacto knife with fresh blades and a good metal straight edge. Here is a tank that uses the plasticard for the alternate version hull sides that I made.    |
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Post by AshotNINJA on Oct 9, 2011 11:11:31 GMT -5
im working on a scratch built wheeled mobile air to surface launcher MRLS atm...
ive constructed the main shape by sticking together 5mm thick foamalux a4 sheets (about 10 thick ) ... once the sheets are sandwiched together its easy to carve the basic shape of the vehicle from it with a stanley knife ... once the final basic shape is carved, im going to apply plasicard to the shape to armour it out and give it a finished look... then add bits and peices... if you dont know what i mean il stick some pics up soon of my WIP MRLS
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Post by Colonel-Commissar, (M.I.A) on Oct 10, 2011 10:53:23 GMT -5
Thanks Guys!
I went and bought some Evergreens, .20 first so i could test out how to work with it. We'll see how that goes right now.
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Post by Colonel-Commissar, (M.I.A) on Oct 10, 2011 10:54:15 GMT -5
Thats a great looking tank, btw.
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Post by commissarbob on Oct 11, 2011 17:45:53 GMT -5
Thanks, the paintjob is nearly complete... Lots of detail, enough to make you go cross-eyed.
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jape
Guardsman
How do you do.
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Post by jape on Oct 13, 2011 17:15:12 GMT -5
Thanks, the paintjob is nearly complete... Lots of detail, enough to make you go cross-eyed. I look forward to seeing it. I might have to knick that hull conversion idea. May I ask, how did you go about modifying the long 'tail' of tank? Looks excellent. |
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Post by commissarbob on Oct 14, 2011 17:52:49 GMT -5
The long tail was made by entirely replacing the hull sides of the kit with plasticard.
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