RenShape

[Darin Bastedo]

where is the best place to get some, and what density should I use for vacuforming?

[Harry P.]

I don't know where the "best" place to get it is, but this is one place. They have pretty comprehensive specs and you can download PDF brochures if you want to:

http://www.freemansupply.com/tables/renshape.htm

[Art Anderson]

I've forgotten the number for it, but the grade of RenShape that most have used for model car purposes is the slightly reddish-brown variety. It cuts, sands and carves like basswood or clear white pine, but is also hard enough to actually be machined.

Art

[Darin Bastedo]

thanks guys

[southpier]

not sure if it's the same type of product, but could you use balsafoam? it's fairly easily attainable in small quantities at art supply stores.

http://www.sculpt.com/catalog_98/craft/BalsaFoam.htm

Edited August 12, 2012 by southpier

[Art Anderson]

not sure if it's the same type of product, but could you use balsafoam? it's fairly easily attainable in small quantities at art supply stores.

http://www.sculpt.co...t/BalsaFoam.htm

Actually, Balsa Foam is very porous (for light weight) and as such, it very much replicates the softness and porosity of balsa wood. I'd recommend going with RenShape. Having used this stuff (and Chris Etzel, owner of the former Etzel's Speed Classics did almost all of his mastering from RenShape,

Art

[Len Woodruff]

Do you know of anyone who offers a "sample" size of Ren Shape? Seems like I remember that a while back that they had a "sample".

[Ace-Garageguy]

http://www.freemansupply.com/MachinableMediaSam.htm

RENSHAPE SAMPLE KIT $25

Machinable Media (RENSHAPE) Sample Kit from Freeman Supply:

Edited July 13, 2013 by Ace-Garageguy

[Bonekrosha]

I got one of those sample boxes a while back.

You get a TON of stuff for $25 !

[Len Woodruff]

I got one of those sample boxes a while back.

You get a TON of stuff for $25 !

I ordered my sample kit Monday. Should be here any day.