Whats Lying on your Workbench MK IV

[Gabe Q]

11 hours ago, Radioguy said:

You don't have to let someone who gets off on getting under people's skin get away with it. Just block them as many do.

You're quite welcome here, and I'm sure most of us would like you to continue.

How do you block someone on here?

[Radioguy]

44 minutes ago, Gabe Q said:

How do you block someone on here?

Hover over their name and click Ignore.

[nightmareB4macross]

9 hours ago, F18LEGIOSS2 said:

What type of cement and plastic did you use for the landing gear bay doors? It looks very solid.

I 'm searching several types of cement for my Legioss and VF1 elintseeker (1/32 scale) DIY.

I use styrene and Plastuct Weld.

Depending on the application, mm widths will change as needed. For a build like this I usually use 1.5mm down to .5mm. Any thinner is used for detailing or to build up parts that have been cut a bit short. The door, hinge, and retainer are all styrene, no metal pins needed for this.

With the PW I have keep a separate bottle where I add plastic bits and shavings to create goop that acts as a filler and to strengthen joints where gaps are visible. Once thoroughly dry, I can sand the parts smooth. This same concoction will also help you bond styrene to other materials like metals and provide a very solid adhesion. Just be sure to clean and rough the metal surface first.

For the landing gear I pre-shape metal rods or paper clips and envelope them with styrene to provide extra rigidity and solid structures.

Hope this helps.

 

[Chas]

That looks so darned good it almost brings tears to my eyes! 👏👏😱

[Thom]

@nightmareB4macross The engineering and thought behind that is phenominal! Love that you captured that 'toed-out' stance that is iconic for the Gerwalk.