Ok Anemis I need to know 2 things first what are your plans for that dump truck since you obviously have something in mind for it since it is on your work bench, and 2 how do you get the styrene plastic to curve like that do you heat it if so how with what please I really want to know so that I can build this:

 

 

i never heat anything .... the thickness (and patience) is the key to it.... also if you wantyou can use a sander to give it a more curved look....

as for he dump truck it,s still in debate lol

Ok Anemis I need to know 2 things first what are your plans for that dump truck since you obviously have something in mind for it since it is on your work bench, and 2 how do you get the styrene plastic to curve like that do you heat it if so how with what please I really want to know so that I can build this:

 

 

i never heat anything .... the thickness (and patience) is the key to it.... also if you wantyou can use a sander to give it a more curved look....

as for he dump truck it,s still in debate lol

 

What thickness do you suggest and is there a certain color of styrene that curves better than others? I have this sheet of gray and it is very stiff. I probably couldn't curve it too much no matter how patient I was.

hasbro needs you ...... BADLY!!!!!

Ok Anemis I need to know 2 things first what are your plans for that dump truck since you obviously have something in mind for it since it is on your work bench, and 2 how do you get the styrene plastic to curve like that do you heat it if so how with what please I really want to know so that I can build this:

 

 

i never heat anything .... the thickness (and patience) is the key to it.... also if you wantyou can use a sander to give it a more curved look....

as for he dump truck it,s still in debate lol

 

What thickness do you suggest and is there a certain color of styrene that curves better than others? I have this sheet of gray and it is very stiff. I probably couldn't curve it too much no matter how patient I was.

 

i know what kind of styrene that you have right now... and it's not the best thing to work with because it,s the gloss type that you have not the most bendable ... you need the white type of styrene.... to bend easily the thickness you,ll need is from 0.020 to a maximum of 0.040 top .... with that you should be able to have the curves that you want.....

Ok Anemis I need to know 2 things first what are your plans for that dump truck since you obviously have something in mind for it since it is on your work bench, and 2 how do you get the styrene plastic to curve like that do you heat it if so how with what please I really want to know so that I can build this:

 

 

i never heat anything .... the thickness (and patience) is the key to it.... also if you wantyou can use a sander to give it a more curved look....

as for he dump truck it,s still in debate lol

 

What thickness do you suggest and is there a certain color of styrene that curves better than others? I have this sheet of gray and it is very stiff. I probably couldn't curve it too much no matter how patient I was.

 

i know what kind of styrene that you have right now... and it's not the best thing to work with because it,s the gloss type that you have not the most bendable ... you need the white type of styrene.... to bend easily the thickness you,ll need is from 0.020 to a maximum of 0.040 top .... with that you should be able to have the curves that you want.....

 

Wow fantastic information thank you. I'll have to go get some of that the week after next. Thanks again.

here are the latest pics .... with a glimpse of the alt mode (please note it,s only at it,s initial stage !!)

 

 

You always amaze!!

That figure is coming along great. I can't wait to see how you hide her arms.

small update !!

 

still have allot to do on it !!! but it,s coming along nicely !!!

 

 

 

new pics !