BigRigNut Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Alright guys I'm new to the site so please move this post if it is in the wrong place. But how are y'all building the rolled fenders for the Pete and kw models? I tried posted board but it looks terrible. Any help would be great thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JunkPile Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 (edited) Welcome to MCM. Lots of tips to be picked up while lurking around these pages. Styrene plastic sheet material may work better for your fenders. Edited December 25, 2013 by JunkPile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRigNut Posted December 26, 2013 Author Share Posted December 26, 2013 Thanks I have looked all over hobby lobby and Michaels and have had no luck on the styrene. Do you know if anybody has a how to post on fenders. I'll try to get some pictures up on my revell w9 build so I can get some helpful criticism Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharoah Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 www.plastruct.com has any kind of styrene you would want. Or find a hobby shop that carries Plastruct or Evergreen styrene. A must have for any model builder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 I have seen in the truck parts forum somwhere that sombody makes them in resin. I cant seem to find it at the moment tho Im sure somone will be able to point you in the right direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 P&P resin has some rear fenders, do a search and I am sure you will find them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olsbooks Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 A great and cheap way to experiment with plastic is just to buy a plastic "Garage Sale" type sign for $1. It is a great way to mess around cheap. And if you have a heat gun or strong hair dryer, you can mess around with putting curves in it. I like to "roll" the softened plastic over small glass jars and what not for fenders Pill bottles work great too. Just look for anything that is smooth, thin plastic and just work with it. "JT" frequently puts his works on this site and does some incredible things with PVC. Yes, the Evergreen and Plastruct is great stuff but if you dont do online or have a hard core model/train store, can be hard to find and it is expensive. Great stuff...but pricey if this is your first crack at it. Good luck and stick with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brinx Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Another thing to consider using is card stock and white glue...might be able to come up with the shape you need and then prime and paint and you're there (a lot cheaper to practice too rather than styrene). I've done several mock-ups and templates using index cards with pretty good results...mistakes are a lot cheaper too..lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris guthro Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Go to yor Walmart or macdobalds an grab a hand full of gift cards, I find they work great for some things! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete3522 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 get some prescription pill bottles cut them in half and down the center make great wheel fenders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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