Styrene

[tycoonman]

I'm looking to get into a styrene scratch build myself. I'll first try some basic things out. midland, your garage is supper cool! I think I need one too.

My question is how to I get very smooth rounded edges like on this FedEx truck (which I would like to replicate), particularly the front left corner angle?

 

[pardonmyn00b]

I'm looking to get into a styrene scratch build myself. I'll first try some basic things out. midland, your garage is supper cool! I think I need one too.

My question is how to I get very smooth rounded edges like on this FedEx truck (which I would like to replicate), particularly the front left corner angle?

Build up the corners from the inside and grind them down with a Dremel. Follow with sandpaper. At least that's what I would do. Everyone has their own way.

 

[tycoonman]

Build up the corners from the inside and grind them down with a Dremel. Follow with sandpaper. At least that's what I would do. Everyone has their own way.

Well that makes sense. Thanks very much!

 

[miniguy]

hey everyone ima noob at this and want to do an interior for a class one build im starting, dumb q but how are you guys bending it do you just use a little heat or what i havnt messed with eny yet but will be buying some in the next few days sorry if the questions been asked already i must have missed it thanks

 

[THX_138]

hey everyone ima noob at this and want to do an interior for a class one build im starting, dumb q but how are you guys bending it do you just use a little heat or what i havnt messed with eny yet but will be buying some in the next few days sorry if the questions been asked already i must have missed it thanks

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/tools-procedures/389838-styrene-tricks.html





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http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/search.php









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[miniguy]

thanks you

 

[reddevildemo]

Sorry had to bring this one up, still makes me LMAO everytime, Norm...your crazy :lmao:

Some of my creations.
Willys Trailer

Cooler

Welder

Bench Grinder

Tire Rack and shop light

Fuel Cell

Yup, I like playin with styrene

 

[cfc.jason]

Where do you get the measurements to start from to make the items scale?