Spartian0225
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I decided on just making my own templates and this is the result of my work so far
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Sean Anwalt
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Looks good. A little gloppy with the hot glue, but for patterns you just cracked out by eye that is really good!
Spartian0225
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thank you! Yeah, I really need to improve when it comes to hot glue. It’s always the thing that messes up most of my builds. Do you have any tips to avoid any messes like that?
Sean Anwalt
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I use super glue or contact cement, and that prevents the mess. You can always back the seams with hot glue or shoe goo, and that will help add strength, but for three actual seam work itself, hot glue isn't very good.
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Nice work so far
Yeah, contact cement (e.g. Barge) is really the way to go. It's soo much better to work with than hot glue.
You should also be able to use kwikseal adhesive caulk to fill in those seam gaps
Yeah, contact cement (e.g. Barge) is really the way to go. It's soo much better to work with than hot glue.
You should also be able to use kwikseal adhesive caulk to fill in those seam gaps
Sharpworks
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Contact cement has some nasty fumes and smell though, so be aware of that. That and the 5 min drying time is why I use super glue
Sharpworks
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Also, it looks like you need to sharpen your blade. Some of those edges are a bit rough. Make sure to sharpen or swap blades frequently
PaiganBoi
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Another thing to note with contact cement, not all have the same curing time. With Barge you can adhere parts after a minimum of 5 mins after applying. Some other brands have a 10 to 15 cure time. So make sure to read the instructions when buying whatever brand is available in your area.
*protip: you can speed up cure time by using a heat gun on the low setting and go over the applied area lightly until it looks 'dry' and slightly tacky.
Spartian0225
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Thank you all! You all are such a big help! I really appreciate it.
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Sharpworks
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Looks good man! No one is gonna fault you for some minor seams. Keep at it!
Spartian0225
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Will do!
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Yeah, you're doing good man, keep it up!
We're just tryna offer suggestions
We're just tryna offer suggestions
Spartian0225
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Any advice I’ll consider and most likely use. So thank you.Yeah, you're doing good man, keep it up!
We're just tryna offer suggestions
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I'm not sure if this'll be useful seeing as you've already bought your foam, but I'll leave it here anyways
Foam Guide
Contributors: RandomRanger , Fallen Introduction This is a tutorial targeted at beginners to help understand what EVA foam is, the different types of EVA foam available, how and where to buy EVA foam, and some basic tips/tricks/and tools for working with EVA foam. Index What is EVA foam? What...
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Spartian0225
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It’ll still be useful nonetheless. ThanksI'm not sure if this'll be useful seeing as you've already bought your foam, but I'll leave it here anyways
Foam Guide
Contributors: RandomRanger , Fallen Introduction This is a tutorial targeted at beginners to help understand what EVA foam is, the different types of EVA foam available, how and where to buy EVA foam, and some basic tips/tricks/and tools for working with EVA foam. Index What is EVA foam? What...
Spartian0225
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Thanks!
Dreamster
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That looks really good, you are very resourceful!Attach files
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