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07-10-2007, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain Max

BigTattoo-there is a better material than CD Jewel Cases,which are fragile,brittle plastic.

Try sheet styrene,or I think in the UK it's called Plasticard.It is sheets of plastic,usually white,that come in a wide range of thicknesses,from 10 thousanths of an inch to am 1/8 of an inch.( metric measurements in the UK,of course

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It's easy to cut and can be glued with ordinary cement for model airplanes-I use Tamiya brand.

If you don't have a model shop near you,go on the Hannant's website.

lol, thanks for answer man.
Guess I should have read on before replying.

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07-10-2007, 01:50 PM

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How big are these swords going to be?

GIJOE figure size? Or Marvel Legend figure size or what?

joe size, 3.75

07-10-2007, 02:05 PM

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joe size, 3.75

At that size,I would get the 1/8 inch thickness sheet styrene and carve your swords from that.You can shape them with sandpaper as well on plastic.

07-10-2007, 02:10 PM

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At that size,I would get the 1/8 inch thickness sheet styrene and carve your swords from that.You can shape them with sandpaper as well on plastic.

where can i get it in the usa?

07-10-2007, 02:15 PM	#15
Captain Max Banned Offline --> Posts: 773 --> Join Date: Jul 2007	If you don't have a local model/train shop-try Great Models Webstore http://www.greatmodels.com/

07-10-2007, 02:31 PM	#16
bigtattoo bleeds tartan Offline --> Posts: 214 --> Join Date: Apr 2007	Next question- is there anywhere you can get 1 1/8 scale benches? As a backup, theres always MJs sweet chairs, but custom made benches would be a better option. TIA Chris. Maxtype- thats interesting about using styrene to cut swords. Have you done this, or know anyone who has? How easy/feasible is it to do? ive been wanting to make a scaled kukri for years- this may be an option. __________________ "The Bhoys are back in town!!"

07-10-2007, 02:36 PM	#17
Captain Max Banned Offline --> Posts: 773 --> Join Date: Jul 2007	I have made 1 sword from styrene....not bad for a first attempt,unfortunately it's packed in a box somewhere...... There are a lot of things you can make by laminating and shaping sheet styrene,boxes,crates,maybe even bunkers and stuff! Look around on the web,modeler's sites,1/6th scale modeler's-you'll get a lot of inspiration! I forgot to mention difficulty.Like anything,it's hard at first but you'll get the hang of it quickly. On plasticard,you can draw what you want with a pencil right on the plastic.Get a good steel ruler/straightedge for measuring and cutting,and you'll be on your way! Last edited by Captain Max : 07-10-2007 at 08:10 PM. Reason: Clarification