Paper to Styrene- Inspired by CJTK1701 - Page 2

Soaring · 04-02-2008, 02:39 AM

So far, not really. I've tried it again over the break, and tried to get those lined edges Smooth

I gained more inspiration by chrislmee who's working on such an amazing Styrene model, WOW. I think tomorrow I'd better put on my working cap on start again, thanks CJT for getting me back on track

CJTK1701 · 04-02-2008, 02:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soaring

So far, not really. I've tried it again over the break, and tried to get those lined edges Smooth

I gained more inspiration by chrislmee who's working on such an amazing Styrene model, WOW. I think tomorrow I'd better put on my working cap on start again, thanks CJT for getting me back on track

We all need a little boost now and then. Trust me, I understand the difficulties, glad you found inspiration. don't give up and don't let mistakes, or misstarts stop you.

Soaring · 04-02-2008, 03:04 AM

Alrighty then! I guess I'll start tomorrow, after school

Soaring · 04-04-2008, 06:41 PM

AHHA! It ain't over till I'm finished! As so, I'm going to finsih this Styrene model...So I can rub it in my brother's face and say this time it ain't paper! Nah, but I also wanna experience the rush of finsihing one of these.

So, I picked up my weapons, and am ready to face the Styrene ....You know...

CJTK1701 · 04-04-2008, 06:48 PM

LOL. There is a time when it's fun indeed, rubbing the fruits of your labor into the faces of the....... doubters..?!?!?

Don't you just love expanding your horizons, while others sit and frown?

Soaring · 04-04-2008, 06:54 PM

Sometimes....

....sometimes.....
Anyways, time to start out small! Sadly, I haven't officialy marked this as styrene model the entire day. I think most of the rest of my day I will definitely, but I have to leave some time for "Mai Tyme"

Start small! - Quote by....Who knows....

Oops, forgot the picture

CJTK1701 · 04-04-2008, 06:59 PM

Start small, move forward, keep on trekkin and don't let ANYBODY stop you!

Soaring · 04-05-2008, 07:20 PM

Ok, so I tested some horrible watercolors, which did not work...Now I have one more test to go. Filling the grooves with White glue O.O

CJTK1701 · 04-06-2008, 01:24 AM

Don't let things get you down. I'll get on that tut for you after I build up your demo parts. Sorry, just been real busy trying to get caught up with stuff and fixing my computers.

Soaring · 04-06-2008, 01:44 AM

Ah, no problem, I know what it's like fixing computers =)

CJTK1701 · 04-13-2008, 10:10 AM

How's this coming Soaring? I'm going to be printing up your leg today and if I can get to it I'll do the tutorial with it to show how to cut the styrene to make your parts.

Soaring · 04-13-2008, 10:58 AM

How's it coming....Hmmm.....Not so good

I did practice cutting styrene last night, I pasted it onto my Cromwell Tank for reinforcment. I think what I really will do is not make any fold lines :/ I guess I'll have to cut up one piece into several parts and paste them with Super Glue!

Oh yeah..

Excellent! On both accounts! I can't wait :P
Just a helpful tip, if you want an old looking rusty tank for any diorama, dip the model in water, dry it with a tissue,and viola, you get a tank that looks like it's been in mold.

CJTK1701 · 04-13-2008, 11:25 AM

Cool, maybe when I get done with the leg and tut it'll make more sense.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soaring

How's it coming....Hmmm.....Not so good

I did practice cutting styrene last night, I pasted it onto my Cromwell Tank for reinforcment. I think what I really will do is not make any fold lines :/ I guess I'll have to cut up one piece into several parts and paste them with Super Glue!

Oh yeah..

Excellent! On both accounts! I can't wait :P
Just a helpful tip, if you want an old looking rusty tank for any diorama, dip the model in water, dry it with a tissue,and viola, you get a tank that looks like it's been in mold.

Soaring · 05-09-2008, 12:59 AM

Thank you mother! Over the weekend I recieved 6 ink pairs, 4 glue bottles, 400 Cardsotck pages, and an addition 200 sheets of Styrene! Not to mention a better X-acto knife. Thank goodness, my new Fiskar knife cuts through Styrene like a charm, I guess I won't have anymore problems :0

CJTK1701 · 05-09-2008, 01:53 AM

Glad you got some new supplies, sounds like you made a haul. I should caution you though about using scissors on styrene. Depending on the thickness of what you are using, styrene wise, you could dull up a really nice pair of scissors. I don't suggest using scissors on styrene. I've been through this before on another forum and I don't suggest scissors on styrene.

You can use and exacto, or utility knife on styrene and with a little practice you can score and snap styrene just as accurately as you can cut cardstock!

I don't advise the use of scissors on styrene.

04-02-2008, 02:39 AM	#16 (permalink)
Soaring Middle School Student Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA, California Posts: 795	So far, not really. I've tried it again over the break, and tried to get those lined edges Smooth I gained more inspiration by chrislmee who's working on such an amazing Styrene model, WOW. I think tomorrow I'd better put on my working cap on start again, thanks CJT for getting me back on track __________________ -Don't hold me up now, I can stand my own ground, I don't need your help now, you will let me down, down, down...- Rise Against: Prayer of the Refugee

04-02-2008, 03:04 AM	#18 (permalink)
Soaring Middle School Student Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA, California Posts: 795	Alrighty then! I guess I'll start tomorrow, after school __________________ -Don't hold me up now, I can stand my own ground, I don't need your help now, you will let me down, down, down...- Rise Against: Prayer of the Refugee

04-06-2008, 01:44 AM	#25 (permalink)
Soaring Middle School Student Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA, California Posts: 795	Ah, no problem, I know what it's like fixing computers =) __________________ -Don't hold me up now, I can stand my own ground, I don't need your help now, you will let me down, down, down...- Rise Against: Prayer of the Refugee

04-13-2008, 10:58 AM	#27 (permalink)
Soaring Middle School Student Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA, California Posts: 795	How's it coming....Hmmm.....Not so good I did practice cutting styrene last night, I pasted it onto my Cromwell Tank for reinforcment. I think what I really will do is not make any fold lines :/ I guess I'll have to cut up one piece into several parts and paste them with Super Glue! Oh yeah.. Excellent! On both accounts! I can't wait :P Just a helpful tip, if you want an old looking rusty tank for any diorama, dip the model in water, dry it with a tissue,and viola, you get a tank that looks like it's been in mold. __________________ -Don't hold me up now, I can stand my own ground, I don't need your help now, you will let me down, down, down...- Rise Against: Prayer of the Refugee

05-09-2008, 12:59 AM	#29 (permalink)
Soaring Middle School Student Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA, California Posts: 795	Thank you mother! Over the weekend I recieved 6 ink pairs, 4 glue bottles, 400 Cardsotck pages, and an addition 200 sheets of Styrene! Not to mention a better X-acto knife. Thank goodness, my new Fiskar knife cuts through Styrene like a charm, I guess I won't have anymore problems :0 __________________ -Don't hold me up now, I can stand my own ground, I don't need your help now, you will let me down, down, down...- Rise Against: Prayer of the Refugee

04-04-2008, 06:48 PM	#20 (permalink)
CJTK1701 Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,835	LOL. There is a time when it's fun indeed, rubbing the fruits of your labor into the faces of the....... doubters..?!?!? Don't you just love expanding your horizons, while others sit and frown?

04-04-2008, 06:59 PM	#22 (permalink)
CJTK1701 Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,835	Start small, move forward, keep on trekkin and don't let ANYBODY stop you!

04-06-2008, 01:24 AM	#24 (permalink)
CJTK1701 Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,835	Don't let things get you down. I'll get on that tut for you after I build up your demo parts. Sorry, just been real busy trying to get caught up with stuff and fixing my computers.

04-13-2008, 10:10 AM	#26 (permalink)
CJTK1701 Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,835	How's this coming Soaring? I'm going to be printing up your leg today and if I can get to it I'll do the tutorial with it to show how to cut the styrene to make your parts.

05-09-2008, 01:53 AM	#30 (permalink)
CJTK1701 Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,835	Glad you got some new supplies, sounds like you made a haul. I should caution you though about using scissors on styrene. Depending on the thickness of what you are using, styrene wise, you could dull up a really nice pair of scissors. I don't suggest using scissors on styrene. I've been through this before on another forum and I don't suggest scissors on styrene. You can use and exacto, or utility knife on styrene and with a little practice you can score and snap styrene just as accurately as you can cut cardstock! I don't advise the use of scissors on styrene.

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