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by OdysseySlipways
Sat Jun 23, 2018 9:30 am
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: ABS + glue + PVC = what glue?
Replies: 20
Views: 57029

Re: ABS + glue + PVC = what glue?

okay. i use to lightly sand (with fine wet/dry sand paper) just scratch the surface and also to make micro scratches to help wick the glue further under the surfaces vs just having the edges being the only part being glued. on larger areas, i'd drill little pin-head holes and put a drop in it - sort...
by OdysseySlipways
Sat Jun 23, 2018 8:50 am
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: ABS + glue + PVC = what glue?
Replies: 20
Views: 57029

Re: ABS + glue + PVC = what glue?

I do apply way more of the cement than I would for a model kit, like 3-4 heavy coats in quick succession, until the surfaces are gooey. -Rog not sure if that'll work if i use armor plating from .010" sheet i thought maybe you just gave the surfaces a light sanding, held the part in place and g...
by OdysseySlipways
Fri Jun 22, 2018 12:11 am
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: ABS + glue + PVC = what glue?
Replies: 20
Views: 57029

Re: ABS + glue + PVC = what glue?

i have some of that on the bench now, i'll have to give it a try

do you lightly sand the surfaces before gluing?

thought it was a light saber at first
by OdysseySlipways
Thu Jun 21, 2018 8:22 pm
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: ABS + glue + PVC = what glue?
Replies: 20
Views: 57029

Re: ABS + glue + PVC = what glue?

the old stand by orange filled tube of glue? would be nice as i was thinking of some .010" and .020" styrene (evergreen) armor plating on pvc

any chance of seeing some pictures?

(thinking now why i was thinking of ABS????.....)
by OdysseySlipways
Tue May 29, 2018 11:10 pm
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: ABS + glue + PVC = what glue?
Replies: 20
Views: 57029

Re: ABS + glue + PVC = what glue?

i was looking to build a few things, but damn.....

and it's not like Home Depot or Lowe's sells pvc sheeting
by OdysseySlipways
Thu May 24, 2018 11:53 pm
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: ABS + glue + PVC = what glue?
Replies: 20
Views: 57029

ABS + glue + PVC = what glue?

(i think i asked this a while ago but) is there a good glue to bond ABS plastic sheeting to PVC? i'm having one of those creative moments again that requires gluing ABS plastic to PVC. it would have to be something really good but be workable long enough to position a piece of the ABS sheeting after...
by OdysseySlipways
Sat Apr 28, 2018 10:25 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Rubber for molds
Replies: 79
Views: 258040

Re: Rubber for molds

and they are?
by OdysseySlipways
Fri Apr 27, 2018 11:27 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Rubber for molds
Replies: 79
Views: 258040

Re: Rubber for molds

nothing wrong with adding an extra splash of the catalyst to the mix, specially in the winter
by OdysseySlipways
Tue Apr 24, 2018 11:55 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Rubber for molds
Replies: 79
Views: 258040

Re: Rubber for molds

gyro-caps?
by OdysseySlipways
Sat Feb 04, 2017 1:16 am
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: Scratch-Building for Resin Casting
Replies: 9
Views: 30260

would you be willing to show up what your mastering? we might have some other ideas that may help you in your build
by OdysseySlipways
Sat Feb 04, 2017 1:14 am
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: looking for some bits
Replies: 0
Views: 53711

looking for some bits

i'm taking the Sith battleship master out of the box again but i need some small radar arrays say from small/tiny warships.

anyone have any of these warship parts collecting dust that i could have?
by OdysseySlipways
Sat Feb 04, 2017 1:12 am
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: Scratch-Building for Resin Casting
Replies: 9
Views: 30260

i use that Plastruc liquid cement but i use a fine paintbrush to do so. when i glue parts together, i like to give the surfaces a light sanding (fine wet/dry sandpaper) and then put the parts together and then touch the brush along the edges. this will give you a much cleaner glue seam vs using that...
by OdysseySlipways
Sat Aug 15, 2015 11:58 pm
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: trying to make small, rivet-like detailing bits
Replies: 9
Views: 35404

that's what i ended up doing. i started a small stash saving them in a small measuring cup only to bump it and lost them all to the basement floor but i still have the molds. i made them in different sizes via pin head size and pushing into the clay
by OdysseySlipways
Sun Jun 21, 2015 9:23 pm
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: Painting PVC: Clear Coat First?
Replies: 8
Views: 14456

i would think that would crack/crumble/break-up after a while
by OdysseySlipways
Sun Jun 21, 2015 12:24 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Will a centrifuge get rid of bubbles?
Replies: 10
Views: 27783

if he's doing just resin, that the same rubber material can be used as it doesn't need to be vulcanized and yes, centrifugal force could be your enemy - staying with a pressure pot would be simplere

and i need to find Vulcanize rubber (in it's liquid form)
by OdysseySlipways
Sun Jun 21, 2015 12:11 pm
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: Painting PVC: Clear Coat First?
Replies: 8
Views: 14456

why use the bumper primer? i would just use a regular automotive primer, just make sure you don't grab the sanding primer as it's be thicker and have a rougher texture to it.

i use regular auto primer for everything, plastics and metals, non of that water base primer here
by OdysseySlipways
Sat Apr 11, 2015 8:12 pm
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: Micro Lathe set up for Dremels
Replies: 7
Views: 15175

the question needing to be asked is, do you have the rest of all of that, that these additional parts work with
by OdysseySlipways
Tue Mar 31, 2015 8:21 pm
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: 3ft tall Hostile Realms concept ship scratchbuild
Replies: 12
Views: 23496

google's asking for log in
by OdysseySlipways
Thu Mar 26, 2015 12:29 pm
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: 3ft tall Hostile Realms concept ship scratchbuild
Replies: 12
Views: 23496

ah, the mother ship
by OdysseySlipways
Wed Mar 04, 2015 10:46 pm
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: need to make some mast starting with .032 wire
Replies: 4
Views: 9375

nice! now to see what i need
by OdysseySlipways
Wed Mar 04, 2015 12:29 am
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: need to make some mast starting with .032 wire
Replies: 4
Views: 9375

need to make some mast starting with .032 wire

for the mast i have .032 brass wire that is perfect to build them from, but i can't find any small tubing that i can build it up with

so - any ideas for making the mast?
by OdysseySlipways
Mon Feb 23, 2015 4:18 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: help! i want to use some PE on my scratch build
Replies: 4
Views: 11328

interesting...

after i posted this, i was thinking of something that looked like a tooth pick with a tiny sucking cut on the end - not sure if thats a real thing
by OdysseySlipways
Sun Feb 22, 2015 10:19 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: help! i want to use some PE on my scratch build
Replies: 4
Views: 11328

help! i want to use some PE on my scratch build

i am looking to use some bits from some of my defective frets but how? i know i'll be using superglue to attach them, but these parts are tiny. normally with the plastic bits, i'd just tap the end of my hobby knife into the bit and either hold it in place and use liquid cement or dab it into a spot ...
by OdysseySlipways
Fri Jan 02, 2015 6:09 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Small Square Holes-How to cut
Replies: 12
Views: 23410

if you have a very steady hand and have a source of heat (small torch) you could take a regular steal nail, file it square (or see if you can fine 1mm sq. steel stock - maybe hobby stock?) heat it up just a bit and melt it through the hull, then clean off the surfaced where it melted through ..........
by OdysseySlipways
Fri Jan 02, 2015 11:24 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: can paper print-outs be used as a surface finish and how?
Replies: 6
Views: 13377

well i know Krylon isn't effected by paintball paint, so that's good to use i'll have to look at that glue and i currently am trying to get that paper brick site to load up to see how that is. the pre-made surfaces, do you mean like Plastruct (sp?) where you can buy it by the sheet? i had thought ab...
by OdysseySlipways
Wed Dec 31, 2014 8:16 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: can paper print-outs be used as a surface finish and how?
Replies: 6
Views: 13377

can paper print-outs be used as a surface finish and how?

ya, that's a mouthful and i'm not even sure i worded it right............ okay, here's my thinking - i am looking to make sore large 1:6th scale structures for the r/c tank club and i have been looking at some (scaled) paper craft structures that look like they might be practical (to build) and be s...
by OdysseySlipways
Wed Nov 05, 2014 9:01 pm
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: .010" sheeting and your printer - ever print on it?
Replies: 14
Views: 25893

that spray sounds interesting, maybe regular (non sanding) primer - after a light sanding of the plastic sheeting first

i can't see using address labels as once they stick to something i don't know of any that come off easily, some don't like coming off even if placed on packaging tape
by OdysseySlipways
Tue Nov 04, 2014 5:41 pm
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: .010" sheeting and your printer - ever print on it?
Replies: 14
Views: 25893

didn't think of photo paper, but that's a bit too thin for my (current) likes. as to the surface being too smooth, i all ready thought of taking my small sanding wet/dry pad pad and going over the surface where i'll be printing on (i'll know what area as i'll be doing test runs on paper first to mak...
by OdysseySlipways
Tue Nov 04, 2014 11:36 am
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: .010" sheeting and your printer - ever print on it?
Replies: 14
Views: 25893

a reply from Epson: Dear Christopher, Thank you for contacting Epson regarding your Epson WorkForce WF-2540. In response to your concern please be advised that, the use of transparencies is not supported with this printer due to the type of ink that it uses. The type of ink that this printer uses wi...
by OdysseySlipways
Mon Nov 03, 2014 1:51 am
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: a best filler?
Replies: 10
Views: 18178

what about automotive spot putty? (just thought about that, i know Ralph use to use it)