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Battlefleet Gothic => [BFG] Discussion => Topic started by: gunldesnapper on March 26, 2012, 11:15:24 PM

Title: plasticard/styrene sheet modeling
Post by: gunldesnapper on March 26, 2012, 11:15:24 PM
I plan on doing up the ordanance for my Chaos/SM/Imp/DE/Eldar fleets, what sizes do you all recommend? I know ChubbyBob had a guide up back in the day, i found his site but i cant find the guide. I am also considering trying my hand at some cruiser modeling.
Title: Re: plasticard/styrene sheet modeling
Post by: Jimmy Zimms on March 27, 2012, 12:53:33 AM
To go along with this where do you shop for the best deals for your supplies? this is an area I am starting to delve into and would love some pointers too
Title: Re: plasticard/styrene sheet modeling
Post by: Comrade-K-Rad on March 27, 2012, 02:44:22 AM
For ordnance, I would say maybe 1-1.5 mm cylindrical strip styrene.  Then an assortment of other small rectangular, triangular, anything you want really.  Or, use tookpicks like these for torps:

(http://www.pickonus.com/images/products/thumb/White_Grooved.jpg)

They are what I used. 

Similarly for cruisers you'll want a good pick of strip styrene, whatever catches your eyes, size wise or shape wise.  You'll also want a couple size of sheet styrene, 2mm and 1mm should be good.  2mm for base structures and then the thinner stuff since it's easier to cut for details.

I just buy it at my local hobby shop, another small package every time I go, whatever catches my eye that day really.  It's not really very expensive and even the small packages go a long way in terms of shipbuilding or any scratch building really.
Title: Re: plasticard/styrene sheet modeling
Post by: gunldesnapper on March 27, 2012, 10:33:15 PM
What store do you shop at? Here in Florida i cant find it in any store. Ill probably end up buying a load of it off the net.
Title: Re: plasticard/styrene sheet modeling
Post by: Comrade-K-Rad on March 28, 2012, 12:25:53 AM
Niagara Hobby and Craft Mart

It's a local place.  You can order from plastruct.
Title: Re: plasticard/styrene sheet modeling
Post by: gunldesnapper on March 28, 2012, 01:29:56 AM
I put more thought into it, found a R/C and train hobby shop locally......online it says they have what i need. The big stores will no longer get my business.
Thanks for your input.
Title: Re: plasticard/styrene sheet modeling
Post by: Comrade-K-Rad on March 28, 2012, 02:41:47 PM
Good, now I expect to see a whole fleet by tomorrow.
Title: Re: plasticard/styrene sheet modeling
Post by: gunldesnapper on March 28, 2012, 11:18:51 PM
You will see some ordinance after payday! Ill try my hand at modelling bigger stuff once i get that down.