Assassin3698
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I thoughtI did something wrong do are the any other odd things to be expected? And If iharden my weapons can I fill them with rondo or something else?
"Help!" for: Fiberglassing, Resin, & Bondo
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I thoughtI did something wrong do are the any other odd things to be expected? And If iharden my weapons can I fill them with rondo or something else?
Nothing else I can think of to be wary of.. It has a weird strength to layers ratio? Two layers of fiberglass is good for making it solid, three or more will strengthen it, but not by as much as the difference between 0 -> 1, and 1 -> 2. Especially compared to the weight 3+ layers add. I do personally do three, but I have certain needs that call for it. If you want to wear the helmet, 1 or 2 thin layers of rondo and two layers of fiberglass will be the least straining on your neck.
For weapons it all depends on your needs. I am pretty sure we just discussed it, but yeah, rondo fill is the easiest way to harden a weapon, but be sure not to drop it.
For weapons it all depends on your needs. I am pretty sure we just discussed it, but yeah, rondo fill is the easiest way to harden a weapon, but be sure not to drop it.
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Alright thanks, sorry.
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I prefer to hot glue in visors. It flexes and can be warmed to remove or reposition the visor without marring the surface. Elmers glue can work as well. The short of this is that I try to avoid using any solvent or epoxy based glues near the visor.
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DudeOfThePC
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Sorry if this was asked already but do you have to use bondo for pepakura parts?
I live in a apartment and I can't use toxic products
I live in a apartment and I can't use toxic products
Pepakura in an apartment is pretty much impossible. Resin/fiberglass will ruin the house more than bondo. There are no other good ways to harden the cardstock. I'd either find a garage, or maybe look into foam if you can only do it inside.
Bondo is skippable, but it will leave the piece looking polygonal, not a HUGE deal but for perfectionists can look bad. You do need to rondo or fiberglass the inside, and both will stink up the house.
Bondo is skippable, but it will leave the piece looking polygonal, not a HUGE deal but for perfectionists can look bad. You do need to rondo or fiberglass the inside, and both will stink up the house.
DudeOfThePC
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Well im gonna use Smooth Cast 321 not fiberglass resin so the resining is not a problem plus I'm gonna put newspaper and cardboard every where just in case of any spills
Thanks for the answer
higdog827
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You could probably try aqua-resin, I've never actually used it, but apparently its just non-toxic fiberglass resin. If you can find it, it might be worth a try.
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Ah, ok. I dont know exactly what kind of material you're using, but if the corregation on it is similar to cardboard, you could probably just fill it with hot glue. I do that all the time when I do cardboard scratch builds. It would probably work pretty well.
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It should work fine, but it'll probably take a pretty good amount of glue to do the trick.
Sik! You ignore me so much!
But you can also just use wood... then you don't need to worry about filling in the crevasses. It's a bit harder to cut initially, but the results are pretty good, depending on the situation. Just a random idea to toss into the mix.
For filling, smooth-on has some non toxic products to try as well.
But you can also just use wood... then you don't need to worry about filling in the crevasses. It's a bit harder to cut initially, but the results are pretty good, depending on the situation. Just a random idea to toss into the mix.
For filling, smooth-on has some non toxic products to try as well.
higdog827
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Smooth-on does have things for filling, but its generally pretty expensive and he said he was looking for local stuff. The wood is a really good idea though, I'd bet that getting a thin sheet of plywood or fiberboard then cutting it to cover the corrugation would work quite well. And with hot glue, you don't so much fill the corrugation, its more used to seal off the holes flatly. the glue has such a low viscosity that it will actually sit on top of the holes, then you just use the tip of the gun to flatten it out.
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Cheaper and faster than hot glue would be vinyl or silicone caulking at any home center. Get one that is water clean-up AND, most importantly, is paintable. Water clean-up will let you smooth it with a wet finger as it cures as it will not generally be sandable when cured.
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higdog827
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This is actually a way better idea than hot glue. Also, if you use acrylic caulk instead of vinyl or silicone, it would dry solid and you could easily sand and paint it. Sik if youre ok with a little smell from the caulk, then id probably be your best bet. (its not toxic, it just gives off an odor thats pretty similar to that of vinegar)
I don't live close at all, It's just because it's near our school lol
But yeah thanks a lot for the suggestions guys, I'll try to look for those things when I go out.
Just a quick question for those who do this process
I don’t have a specific work shop since I live in an apartment but I do have an outside closet. And was planning to do the work outside for the Hardening process I was thinking of keeping the items outside in the closet for a day or so but didn’t want to store it out there for too long do to the humidity
Any recommendations on how long would be a good time for the items before I can store it inside.
I don’t have a specific work shop since I live in an apartment but I do have an outside closet. And was planning to do the work outside for the Hardening process I was thinking of keeping the items outside in the closet for a day or so but didn’t want to store it out there for too long do to the humidity
Any recommendations on how long would be a good time for the items before I can store it inside.
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