Darin Bastedo Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 where is the best place to get some, and what density should I use for vacuforming? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Anderson Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darin Bastedo Posted August 12, 2012 Author Share Posted August 12, 2012 thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpier Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Anderson Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len Woodruff Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 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". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonekrosha Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 I got one of those sample boxes a while back.You get a TON of stuff for $25 ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len Woodruff Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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