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My first build was a looted drop pod for some orks with scratchbuilt trakks and a KillKannon turret.



The trakks were based off a chimera template I have and built up from there.



I would like to know what standard thickness is best for building a vehicle, specifically a Leman Russ, entirely out of plasticard. I have been using .08” card for the trakks above and much thinner card built up for the details. I have no idea how to go about constructing angled sections of the Russ turret or any angles at all. Curved bits are a mystery and fitting the hull together in a solid build seems problematic.
I’d appreciate any and all help on the subject. Thanks.
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For curved sections, build a boxwork frame and use a thinner, more flexible sheet for the outer paneling.

Similar process for the angled pieces - build a boxwork frame for the turret, and then add the outer plates with the edges beveled to fit together at the right angle.

See the feet on this guy, just waiting on their outer paneling:



And with panels on:
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Even without bracing, the shapes aren't likely to collapse in on themselves. It's mostly a matter of providing resistance to flex, which helps keep your flats flat, aids in sanding, etc. It takes a pretty crazy build (or the expectation of serious abuse) to require much bracing in the finished product, but I'd consider it a necessity during the build.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/612967/7165326.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/612967/7165326.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/612967/7168439.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/612967/7168439.page GMT
I also tend to agree with the other comments. An internal structure is not required, but i'd recommend it.

It helps give you not only something to connect your actual plates to, it provides some strength when your shell is still incomplete, preventing you crushing it accidentally

This is something i scratch built and I used a very basic internal structure of the lower hull. I simply had a main beam down the centre with a couple cross bars at 1/3 intervals. I then simply used smaller bars to build the outer rim ofthe structure.


I use plasticard I get from china. Its pretty damn cheap tbh. I buy it in sheets and in a pack thats an assortment of rods and square bar.

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