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2013/08/31 11:07:08
Subject: Acrylic Sheet Thickness for Canopy (Thunderhawk)
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Wolf Guard Bodyguard in Terminator Armor
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Hi guys,
Trying to glam up my thunderhawk a bit as it was looking a bit sorry for itself (some bad molds and fitting) and one of things I would like to do is put some coloured acrylic/perspex sheet in the canopy.
Any idea what thickness is best to use? Would 3mm be too fat?
Tried doing a google but it dosnt seem to be that common :(
Cheers for any help.
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2013/08/31 11:24:07
Subject: Acrylic Sheet Thickness for Canopy (Thunderhawk)
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0.3mm ish. Basically acetate sheet from the equivalent of a blister pack is ideal.
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2013/08/31 12:39:59
Subject: Acrylic Sheet Thickness for Canopy (Thunderhawk)
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Wolf Guard Bodyguard in Terminator Armor
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Awesome, thanks for that.
Will get some ordered  Automatically Appended Next Post: OK after some googling I can't seem to find anywhere that sells 0.3mm sheets that ain't the size of a football field.
Anyone know where I can get some small sheets from?
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This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2013/08/31 14:16:38
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2013/08/31 19:02:11
Subject: Acrylic Sheet Thickness for Canopy (Thunderhawk)
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Could always try tinting your own clear sheets, which are easier to find (actual blister packs, transparency sheets for an overhead projector, etc.). Future/Klear tinted with ink is an old aviation modeler's trick - just mix some up, dip in the panes, and let them drip/air dry. May want to leave yourself an extra little tab to use as a handle, which can be trimmed off later.
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2013/08/31 21:12:37
Subject: Acrylic Sheet Thickness for Canopy (Thunderhawk)
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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Anything in a large blister pack (eg GW movement trays), or a craft shop. I bought a 10 sheet pack of 14" x 14" acetate sheets.
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2013/08/31 21:16:05
Subject: Acrylic Sheet Thickness for Canopy (Thunderhawk)
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Wolf Guard Bodyguard in Terminator Armor
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 oadie wrote:Could always try tinting your own clear sheets, which are easier to find (actual blister packs, transparency sheets for an overhead projector, etc.). Future/Klear tinted with ink is an old aviation modeler's trick - just mix some up, dip in the panes, and let them drip/air dry. May want to leave yourself an extra little tab to use as a handle, which can be trimmed off later.
Thanks dude will give that a go!
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