Fat Rat Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Could anyone tell me how thick of styrene sheets should I use? I plan on using some clear and white, but I'm not to sure about the exact thickness. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperStockAndy Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 It depends on what you're using it on. For instance, for really thin pieces use .010". For thick pieces, try around .050". And I also see you're from Anderson. Fort Wayne here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Whn buying Plastruct or Evergreen stock, they often sell a pack that has several thicknesses in a poly bag. Highly recommended. For large sheets of it, grab a plastic yard sale sign from your local hardware store. You can save some $$ that way too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Rat Posted July 28, 2011 Author Share Posted July 28, 2011 It depends on what you're using it on. For instance, for really thin pieces use .010". For thick pieces, try around .050". And I also see you're from Anderson. Fort Wayne here Ok. thanks a lot. That's cool. I've never been there though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMc Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 I would start with the odds and ends....a lot of different sizes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Repstock Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 I usually use .040 for most of my work, of course the thickness will be determined by the need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 As a starter, most plastic kits have a body thickness close to .04" so that's a useful sheet thickness to have around for many uses. In 1/25 scale .04" equates to 1" in 1:1 scale. So, .01" sheet is a quarter inch in 1/25th scale etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaronw Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 For structural bits like a truck utility body I tend to use .040" because it is stiff enough to maintain its shape but still easy to work with. .030" will save you some money because you get an extra sheet in a pack (3 .030", vs 2 .040") and works fine for smaller pieces like a truck storage box. .020" is about the thickest you can easily curve if you need a rounded part, although unless it is hollow on the end I prefer to sand a curve into the edge rather than bend plastic. If the thickness is actually important then get the size you need (.010" = 1/4" in 1/25 scale). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Moparman Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 I would start with the odds and ends....a lot of different sizes I always buy that, has a large assortment of styrene in it, good for odd stuff not in kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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