tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6171473526147600929.post8604780897081223648..comments2024-03-16T01:20:50.860+00:00Comments on Battle Bunnies: Community Question: I need to make large bricks. Help!Darien Vascohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05084497926872019375noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6171473526147600929.post-31684625237889503662018-06-21T08:52:43.048+01:002018-06-21T08:52:43.048+01:00Hiya Drake,
I recently picked up one of these:
h...Hiya Drake,<br /><br />I recently picked up one of these:<br /><br />https://www.amazon.co.uk/GOCHANGE-Styrofoam-Polystyrene-Electronic-Transformer/dp/B01M5CI42P/ref=sr_1_fkmr2_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1529567285&sr=8-3-fkmr2&keywords=foam+cutting+wand<br /><br />It's amazing for getting into awkward places that you cannot reach with a wire cutter and you have more freedom to shape larger sections too!<br /><br />As for coating it, the cheapest option by far is pva / wood glue. Mixing it with some coarse plaster will give you some really nice texture as well.<br /><br />Good luck - I look forward to seeing the results! :)<br /><br />GoddenzillaGoddenzillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03030655475764613850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6171473526147600929.post-61034614716379118622018-06-18T23:13:37.635+01:002018-06-18T23:13:37.635+01:00Hi Valdahaz, drop me an email and we can discuss :...Hi Valdahaz, drop me an email and we can discuss :) thebattlebunnies@gmail.com. Drake Setahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06997172018989923595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6171473526147600929.post-5072723360286742632018-06-18T23:10:46.616+01:002018-06-18T23:10:46.616+01:00Hi Sanguis. Thanks for the recommendation. I have ...Hi Sanguis. Thanks for the recommendation. I have bought some foam and am ready to hit it (when all is delivered). How quick can I use the hot wire cutter? Is it fairly rapid or still slow?<br />Also I need advice on sealing it for painting,and suggestions?Drake Setahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06997172018989923595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6171473526147600929.post-16530383367279977092018-06-18T23:05:21.955+01:002018-06-18T23:05:21.955+01:00Thanks Marcus. I found something similar to that o...Thanks Marcus. I found something similar to that on eBay after seeing your recommendation. I am Looking forward to using it. Drake Setahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06997172018989923595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6171473526147600929.post-48388291045817819682018-06-18T23:03:13.030+01:002018-06-18T23:03:13.030+01:00Hey Greiffer 42, thanks for the recommendation. I ...Hey Greiffer 42, thanks for the recommendation. I have purchased a load of Grey foam from 4D Modelshop and a hot wire cutter with frame from eBay. I will put a post up as I get to it. Drake Setahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06997172018989923595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6171473526147600929.post-87808936858192692902018-06-17T11:13:13.143+01:002018-06-17T11:13:13.143+01:00I work with a range of Styrofoam's regularly i...I work with a range of Styrofoam's regularly in the context of modelling. <br /><br />As a note, the blue foam is the top notch for detail. While pink/yellow is the mid range, but will work fine for what your planned use is.<br /><br />As far as suppliers go, the best price will be a balance between the volume you buy and their delivery cost.<br /><br />Here's three supplier's pages off the cuff:<br /><br />http://modelshop.co.uk/Shop/Raw-Materials/Styrofoam<br /><br />http://www.ema-models.co.uk/index.php/materials/foam-polystyrene.html<br /><br />https://www.homecrafts.co.uk/modelling-pottery/materials/foam<br /><br /><br />As far as cutting goes:<br /><br /> Hot wire cutter is good for working at an industries rate! Is reasonably accurate once you get a feel for it and is the cleanest/tidiest method for any foam ( no flaking or dust and stops your working are looking like you've had a fight unpacking a new fridge!).<br /><br /> But bear in mind omly use this method in a well ventilated or air extracted environment. The fumes from hot cutting any foam REALLY aren't good for you. Seriously! <br /><br /> If a well ventilated work space is not available, and you don't mind a bit of mess then some standard hand tools work fine for both rough cutting and finer accuracy:<br /><br />#1 A bog standard carpenters wood saw will fly through the stuff, leaving a rough finish (may be desirable). Good for cutting thick sheets. Will make a lot of mess and the static generated will mean you'll get covered in the stuff!<br /><br />#2 A craft knife of the extendable snap off variety works well for deep finer cuts when used overextended. works well for full depth cuts on sheets just under the blade length.<br /><br />#3 Standard Scalpel free hand or with a rule. Maximum accuracy on thinner sheet.<br /><br />Cutting aside, texturing can be done with any grade of abrasive paper ( sand paper / wet or dry etc.). Choose your grade to suit courser or finer finishes. Be aware that when sanding foam, abrasive paper does have a tendency to 'snatch'. It can be east to completely snap small pieces of foam you've spent time cutting. Practice will suffice and yo'll get a feel for it.<br /><br />Feel free to ask anything else in a reply for more info on working/painting etc.Sanguis Extremishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07851627836568611911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6171473526147600929.post-56137398710553929552018-06-17T09:36:30.357+01:002018-06-17T09:36:30.357+01:00Hot wire cutter is best from what I've seen.Hot wire cutter is best from what I've seen. Maeglinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17527162674454523970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6171473526147600929.post-56857823594612309472018-06-17T08:49:15.059+01:002018-06-17T08:49:15.059+01:00Assuming that you are in the Milton Keynes area, I...Assuming that you are in the Milton Keynes area, I have a couple of pink styrofoam insulation boards I got from B&Q a few years ago taking up space in my garage I want to get rid of. I'm guessing they are about 1200x450x50 (seems to be the normal size for these things). Free if you want them.Valdahazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13378737727727306920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6171473526147600929.post-37045773699937185412018-06-17T08:32:37.457+01:002018-06-17T08:32:37.457+01:00Thermocut by proxxon.
Problem solved ;-)Thermocut by proxxon. <br /><br />Problem solved ;-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07480595875846236977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6171473526147600929.post-85654747183746066272018-06-17T03:06:51.690+01:002018-06-17T03:06:51.690+01:00The best tools for cutting pyrofoam is a "hot...The best tools for cutting pyrofoam is a "hot wire bow cutter" (not sure of the name in English but in french it is called pyroscie). Should be easy to find tutos online. <br /><br />You will be able to cut the foam in bulk if it is big enough.The_nightbringerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00953284295424389582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6171473526147600929.post-58586200015453712142018-06-16T23:37:33.996+01:002018-06-16T23:37:33.996+01:00You could try the 4D Modelshop in London, they do ...You could try the 4D Modelshop in London, they do new grey foam as well.<br />They have all the kit you will need for the job<br /><br />https://modelshop.co.uk/Greiffer 42https://www.blogger.com/profile/03876084893267025392noreply@blogger.com