Squadron Thermaform substitutes and Plastruct domes

ProfKSergeev · Post by **ProfKSergeev** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 5:39 pm

Squadron has put their Clear Thermaform in limbo while they find another supplier, but in the meanwhile can anyone suggest a similar product for heat-forming canopies and the like?

Also, I am in the unenviable position of needing one (1) clear acrylic hemisphere from Plastruct, whose minimum order is $20. Does anyone know of a more lenient retailer of Plastruct products? My thanks in advance!

incrediblefruit · Post by **incrediblefruit** » Fri May 22, 2009 2:15 pm

You could always wait till next easter and get loads of chocolate eggs which come with free plastic hemispheres, plus you get chocolate as a bonus. Not really helping much here am I....

SuperGlued · Post by **SuperGlued** » Sun Jul 03, 2011 2:59 am

I'm doing a scratchbuild of a 1/72 scale viper and was wondering if anybody had ideas of alternatives for squadron thermaform for a canopy. I've read that projector transparencies will work, but spending upwards of $39 a box for just a few canopies is a little steep. Has anybody had success with squadron .010"/.3mm clear styrene sheets? Any other suggestions?

Thanks!

Mr. Badwrench · Post by **Mr. Badwrench** » Sun Jul 03, 2011 3:18 am

Yes, I've thermoformed .010 clear styrene. I've also used clear plastic from a 2 liter pop bottle. The bottle plastic actually works a little better.

TazMan2000 · Post by **TazMan2000** » Sun Jul 03, 2011 4:43 pm

Blister packaging for common store bought items is a cheap way to get thermoform plastic. Unfortunately you have to have a need for whatever is originally inside.

TazMan2000

DaveVan · Post by **DaveVan** » Sun Jul 03, 2011 5:00 pm

I'm pretty sure Plastruct has vac thermal plastic so maybe between the dome and plastic you can get enough to order?? Call them and ask...they are great folks.

Walthers sels Plastruct and they sell any quantity.