mysterj1 Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 My family goes way back in the transportation business, and I'm interested in building a momento of that. Does any company make material that would work for the sides of this? I've thought about gluing ribbing to sheet styrene, but I'm thinking it would be almost impossible to be consistent with the size of the ribbing and the layout. Perhaps I ought to consider getting some 3d printed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plastic trucker Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Have you looked at ribbed siding from Evergreen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Check with Evergreen or Plastruct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysterj1 Posted September 12, 2017 Author Share Posted September 12, 2017 Looks like it will be 3d printed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astroracer Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 What scale? Just be aware you will have TON of work to do to smooth out the 3D printed panels. Very fine ribbing like that will be a pain...Think about making your own. Find a saw blade that has close to the correct spacing on the teeth. Mount it, lengthwise, to some sturdy blocks so you can push a sheet under it to scribe the panel lines. I can go into more detail if you are interested in the process.Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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