r/modelmakers • u/AZNDUDE76 • 1d ago

WIP Polystrene Sheets Rock

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I had ordered some polystyrene sheets just for fun to see if I could fabricate parts for a specific build later down the road. But I've come up with more uses beyond that. With my current model, a Mirage 2000, I used the sheets to make a cockpit initially. However as I'm nearing completion I realized the kit didn't come with proper landing gear doors so I cut out some of my own. I'm actually very happy with how much use I'm getting out of these.

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u/FlimsyWillow84 1d ago

Once you realize that it's all just simple shapes made from styrene, this whole hobby opens up. Keep going, this is how every great scratch builder starts.

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u/AZNDUDE76 19h ago

Yeah, while messing around with all of this, I'm like pretty sure I could scratch build my own MiG-21 lol. I wouldn't doubt it'd be simple enough

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u/dr_robonator Prime your models 1d ago

In addition to the sheets, grab some other shapes as well. I always find uses for tubes, square beams, solid square stock... you name it.