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by roadwarrior
Tue Oct 07, 2008 11:51 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: material for building an LARGE size model
Replies: 7
Views: 5196

Thank you for the replies. The plan is to build a flying saucer with mandibles (!) and make it somewhat large. I was leaning towards acrylic because A) readily available in large sheets, B) cost effective, C) can be machined, thermo-formed and easily glued, and D) can be laser cut. And as access to ...
by roadwarrior
Mon Oct 06, 2008 10:57 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: material for building an LARGE size model
Replies: 7
Views: 5196

material for building an LARGE size model

Hi All, Thinking about building a large-ish model (3-5 foot long), and was wondering what everyone reccommends for a hull material? Acrylic sheet, styrene sheet, wood? I have access to buy many different materials and adhesives, and equipment to machine it. Just need to decide about what material to...
by roadwarrior
Mon Oct 06, 2008 10:43 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: 3D CAD modelling SW
Replies: 2
Views: 1753

Hello Brandlin, I have only played with it, I think it was free, but look for "Metasequoia" Seemed pretty comprehensive, but I have not created anything wiht it... I think it will work for papermodels. "Pepakura Designer"is what alot of cardmodelers use for unfolding, but only th...
by roadwarrior
Fri Apr 07, 2006 5:39 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Link with refs of abandoned planes, tanks
Replies: 1
Views: 1398

Link with refs of abandoned planes, tanks

Some pics of abandoned Iraqi equipment, good reference for weathering?

http://www.strategypage.com/messageboar ... 0-1790.asp

If you like, download, because older pics on the site were defunct.

Best regards,
Tom