We are pleased to provide the following collection of creative tips for working with PLASTRUCT Plastic Model Parts. While certain types of paint adhere better than others on various types of plastic, almost any type of paint may be used. Alkyd oils are probably the best all around paints and are available in flat or satin finishes. Use Floquil brushable paints for painting basswood. The pigment in this paint is specially ground to provide good coverage without hiding detail. Latex paints are only suitable when the surface offers some mechanical bond (matte finish). Water colors and poster paints are not recommended. Lacquers are ideal for ABS and Butyrate but are not compatible with Styrene. Minwax stain is excellent for Basswood. Be sure to pre-stain all parts before gluing as the glue seals the wood and prevents the stain from penetrating. HEAT FORMING Butyrate can be lathe-turned in the same manner as brass or Cast Acrylic. Grind the cutting tool to provide chip clearance. The resultant turnings will have a polished surface. This material can also be drilled, tapped, carved or saw cut. Very slow speed is required for machine sanding. The material used in our Traditional Round Tubing medium is Butyrate plastic. It has proven to be ideal because it is so convenient to work with. It can be cut, turned, drilled, painted and easily cemented. The Tubing and Tubing Fittings are manufactured to provide a good friction fit and maintain the outside diameter; splines on the male Fittings accomplish tight fit and prevent undesired rotation and still allow intentional turning. This feature permits cementing to be a final operation. The telescoping sizes of the pipe combined with the workability makes improvisation quite simple.

recommend that goods are returned by recorded or insured delivery. If you would like to phone our despatch department Please note many modelers refer to scale as a fraction, while others refer to it as a ratio. For instance, 1/48 is also referred to as 1:48. Both are correct. POPULAR MODELING SCALES HOBBY SCALE Styrene (also known as Hi-Impact PolyStyrene) is the most commonly used plastic in molded plastic kits (Model Railroad, Automobile, Airplane and Ship). For that reason, we have chosen Styrene as the medium in our New FineLine Structural model parts for compatibility in kit-bashing. It may be combined with wood, metal and other plastics using special glues or cements. Styrene has a tendency to be brittle, especially after lengthy U.V. exposure or painting. It is easily warped by solvents, so care must be taken when cementing flat sheets for walls, and reinforcement bracing is recommended. When constructing closed tanks or structures, venting is recommended to allow the inside and outside temperatures to equalize. Styrene has excellent forming characteristics and bonds rapidly and permanently. Styrene plastic cuts easily using the “scribe and break” method. Only use Enamel, Alkyd Oil, Latex or Acrylic paints specified for Styrene plastics. ACRYLIC ABS has been hailed by professional modelmakers as “the best all-around construction material since wood”. Stronger and more rigid than many metals; easier and more flexible to work with than any previous plastic; cleaner and more durable than wood, ABS structural shapes by PLASTRUCT have been used for engineering design models on an international scale since their introduction. ABS is also one of the best plastics for heat or vacuum forming and, of course, has excellent bonding characteristics, not only to itself but to other commonly used plastics.

Here you will find several tables provided to assist you in determining scale ratios and/or dimensions.

this time that you wish to cancel. You are required to take good care of the goods and return them to us at your own To represent building elevations (floors) or glass panels on glass skyscrapers, scribe the front side (reflective side) of Mirrored Sheet with a hobby knife using a straight edge. Trace the grooves with an ink pen or bullet-tipped marker of the appropriate color until the desired effect is achieved. PS-47 through 59 make excellent industrial vents when modified by adding Styrene Strips to every other slat. They can also be used as window awnings. This service does not deliver on a Saturday or Sunday. If you would like Saturday delivery please call us on 01782 409310.Copolyester (also known as P.E.T.G.) is tougher and less prone to split or shatter than Acrylic. It has excellent clarity in sheet form, and is resistant to stress whitening. It is easily formable and not prone to warp. Copolyester is quite stable and bonds well to itself, however with most other plastics, a special industrial grade Cyanoacrylate Glue is recommended. Accepts most paints, including lacquer. Cement Guide For the various materials found in PLASTRUCT’s Catalog, the following cements are recommended: STYRENE If goods are returned as faulty, generally we will provide a replacement. If the item is of a ‘ready to go’ type model eg.

Paint the foam a color that will be a suitable undercoat for your finished landscape. Use latex or acrylic paint. OR, see our Polyterrain or Magic Earth materials. We have found that many of our Plastic Patterned Sheets can be used for hard-to-find or unusual applications. For your assistance, we provide a few below: PS-25, 26 and 27 make excellent road and highway guardrails when cut into strips and mounted on square posts.For fast, clean, accurate cutting of Styrene Shapes, Tubing, Strip and Rod, simply scribe with a hobby knife and snap. When cutting Sheet Styrene, make all scribes first and then bend downward one side at a time until it snaps clean. Exceeds the most demanding specifications for temperature, leak-proof (Hermetic) and pressure requirements To create realistic welded (or riveted) tank seams, use a radiator hose clamp as your horizontal guide. Tighten the clamp around the tube, and using a hobby knife, lightly scribe lines every 8 scale feet around the tank. Scribe vertical lines using a straight edge. For PPE, you'll for sure need gloves made of neoprene rubber rather than surgical latex types. It will remove the oils in your skin. And definately goggles for the eyes. Had some spalsh in my right eye one time while working on a plane, and it will make a grown man cry!! lol Ventilation is also a must - got 'happy and giggly' due to it one time with my supervisor one time cleaning another fuel tank where ventilation was an issue. The A-Stand – AMMO presents an exclusive new range of lacquer-based, high- performance paints designed for modelling use. Formulated with ultrafine pigments, A-Stand is a range of professional paints that offers extremely realistic finishes difficult to match by other brands on the market. The A-Stand range offers a complete solution for the modeller: it includes an extensive colour chart of metallic and transparent tones, as well as primers and varnishes. These paints provide perfect results for any modelling subject, whether aircraft, military or civilian vehicles, figures, science-fiction and fantasy, or dioramas, providing a highly durable finish when dry. Why do you need A-Stand? The excellent fluidity of A-Stand products makes them easy to spray without clogging the airbrush. They also provide a tough and durable finish once dry, allowing the application of any other lacquer, enamel weathering products, or acrylic paint on top without issue. A-Stand products dry to the touch in a short period of time of approximately 30 minutes, depending on the amount of paint applied, ambient humidity and temperature. The A-Stand paint series includes various lines of products used to apply a range of effects and finishes on your models. What are the advantages of A-Stand? The range of A-Stand…

carcinogenic. Chlorinated hydrocarbons, such as dichloromethane recomended by several posters above, tend to be. Glue the levels of foam together with the appropriate glue (see our cement guide) and hold in position with nails until the glue dries (allow at least 24 hours). Consider nail placement so they will not affect contour shaping later. When surfaces larger than a single sheet are to be covered, in most cases, the patterns are designed to allow easy and undetected joining of multiple sheets. FINISHING & PAINTING Professional model makers have used plastics as virtually their sole working material for the past 30 years. However, hobbyists, miniaturists and amateur model builders have, for the most part, continued to use wood, card and brass for their models. There are, of course, applications where those materials are suitable or desirable. But in most cases, Plastruct should be your material of choice.Cobra Motor Paints – Why do you need Cobra Motor Paints? Cobra Motor Paints is a range of acrylic non-toxic colours, perfect for painting any area of the vehicle’s body, rims, tires, engines and interiors. They can be easily applied with both brush and airbrush, and have Don’t miss this special pricing on outstanding covering power while providing a very smooth and uniform matt finish. To provide the distinctive gloss of the bodywork, we have created a special lacquer formula with the accompanying catalyst and thinner. Cobra Motor lacquer offers the same glossy finish as your favourite vehicles. What are the advantages of the Cobra Motor range? • 1 hour drying time • 24-hour curing time • Easy application via brush and airbrush • Odourless • Acrylic and non-toxic • 30ml clear glass bottle • Wide colour range with 62 colours ready to apply to the model. All Acrylic Rods may be cut using a fine tooth saw blade. Cut ends should be polished using a flame or WET & DRY fine grit sand paper. Bending may be accomplished by carefully softening the Acrylic using a torch flame or electric stove burner.