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Half a sheet of Correx... cut the hard way.
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16 Oct 2011 23:20 #1
by Phil Wood
I just own the forum .... you guys make it great thanks.
Half a sheet of Correx... cut the hard way. was created by Phil Wood
Correx is ridiculously tough and is very underestimated in model building circles.... It's also ridiculously cheap!
It's polypropylene ... the un-bubbled version of Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) that we use on combat models.
You don't have to buy this stuff ... just steal a "house for sale" sign.
Here's a video to start this category ... the quality is a bit crap but I'll get better as I go along.
Think of how useful this stuff could be.
It's polypropylene ... the un-bubbled version of Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) that we use on combat models.
You don't have to buy this stuff ... just steal a "house for sale" sign.
Here's a video to start this category ... the quality is a bit crap but I'll get better as I go along.
Think of how useful this stuff could be.
I just own the forum .... you guys make it great thanks.
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16 Oct 2011 23:44 #2
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Replied by Ex-Member on topic Re: Half a sheet of Correx... cut the hard way.
interesting post sir.
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17 Oct 2011 14:47 #3
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if you are calm and collected when all about you are going berserk - you've missed something important!
Replied by Eric on topic Re: Half a sheet of Correx... cut the hard way.
It cuts very easily with a sharp knife, too, and less fumes than a hot-wire!
I've got some I was going to use as wing-sheeting, but never got a round tuit. The stuff I've got doesn't take adhesives, very well, though, because it is so flexible - has to be one of the contact type (which eats polystyrene!)
The stuff I have is skinned both sides, and has square 'holes' which are great for shoving 2mm stiffeners down!
For sharp radii, all you need to do is run the BACK of a knife down the skin between the 'holes' to crease the plastic, obviously on the inside of the curve, and it then rolls round a small diameter rod, so you can use a 1cm dowel as a leading edge.
Comes in all colours too, especially glossy black! Once done, it is waterproof. Don't use glow fuel so I cannot comment on that, and I suspect that petrol will 'eat' it.
I've got some I was going to use as wing-sheeting, but never got a round tuit. The stuff I've got doesn't take adhesives, very well, though, because it is so flexible - has to be one of the contact type (which eats polystyrene!)
The stuff I have is skinned both sides, and has square 'holes' which are great for shoving 2mm stiffeners down!
For sharp radii, all you need to do is run the BACK of a knife down the skin between the 'holes' to crease the plastic, obviously on the inside of the curve, and it then rolls round a small diameter rod, so you can use a 1cm dowel as a leading edge.
Comes in all colours too, especially glossy black! Once done, it is waterproof. Don't use glow fuel so I cannot comment on that, and I suspect that petrol will 'eat' it.
if you are calm and collected when all about you are going berserk - you've missed something important!
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21 Nov 2011 19:42 - 21 Nov 2011 19:49 #4
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Replied by Mowerman on topic Re: Half a sheet of Correx... cut the hard way.
For more information on the use of corex try the SPAD website (google SPAD)
Lots of info and free plans.
Also try - mugi.co.uk
Lots of info and free plans.
Also try - mugi.co.uk
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