what i used instead of resin

[SPARTAN II]

Hmm... you say you used a vinyl tablecloth protector, huh?

That would certainly explain why you found it very difficult to tear it. Should be fairly easy to cut through, so long as you have a decently-sharp pair of scissors or some other sufficient cutting tool to work with.

As interesting and unique an alternate material as that is to use for something like this, I honestly don't know if it'll really be good for sanding or detailing.

I mean, given the thickness of it, to try and sand it so you can get a smooth enough paint finish on it, you could very well end up sanding through it in spots. That obviously wouldn't allow for an even finish.

Not only that, but I would imagine when sanding it, depending on the sandpaper you use you could end up with some really deep scratches.

You would then have to sand it further to get the smooth surface you want, which could result in the possible sanding issue I mentioned in the second-last paragraph.

Also, in regards to the application of this material over the Pep model, you'd have to stretch it a bit and maintain that rigidity so that it would form over the base model properly.

You'd need to use a stronger adhesive as well. A glue stick (even the industrial-strength kind) or contact cement most likely wouldn't do the trick.

Then again, based on my experience on working with different plastics for various scratch-build projects, that's just my take on it. There's no reason why you can't give it a shot and see how well it works for you...

 

[jeffrey01]

i only coverd the inside not the outside so i cand sand it on the outside. yea i know its kinda weird that it was a sheet protector but it was very thick.

i used a strong clear tape to hold it i just hope it can hold long enough.

 

[SPARTAN II]

Ah, okay... so then, what are you going to use to cover the outside of the armour pieces? Because, you can't really sand cardstock, lol.

And just what do you mean by "I just hope it can hold long enough"? Long enough for what?

 

[SagittariusArt]

I think i know what he is talking about, i used that Stuff in my Job, its called Laminate and is available in many Sorts like Glossy, Mat, Sand, Doubleadhesive and many more. The only Laminate that a normal Human can buy is for that Miniature-Laminate Machines for Letters, the Laminate that i´ve used is about 2,50m broad and up to 50m long, for this very big Laminate-Machines that laminate diverse Paper-Sorts for Presentation-Systems like Displays or Stands.

 

[AoBfrost]

This stuff is as flimsy as heck, no pepakura piece will work with this, it isnt strong at all, it just covers the piece in vinyl, vinyl is a flimsy flexible plastic, it doesnt rip, but can easily be cut.

 

[jeffrey01]

ok when i finish painting it on the outside i will cover it, i will test it and see what happens. yea im kinda stuck since i might be the first to do this, if it dosent work this will just have been a test.

what i meant was i hope the tape can work to hold it.

 

[SPARTAN II]

Well, best of luck with that, dude. Hopefully you'll find your USB connector soon enough, so we can see your progress with this, see how it goes...