Re: [GZG] Toying with UNSC ships (sendout #2)

Quick update. So I tried the lamination method. I bought a bunch of
new supplies today including some 0.25mm sheets. My first test piece
of 4 layers of it laminated around a cylinder turned out perfect.
Holds the shape true and easy to produce. Once I make the mkII round
(I made the first one a spiral instead of laying exact circumference
pieces) I'll take some photos and post them.

Very happy with the test outcome. Just have to cut it into quarters to
see how it holds up. Should do fine.

It takes only one drink to get me drunk. The trouble is, I can't
remember if it's the thirteenth or the fourteenth.
    George Burns

2008/11/21 Jaime Tiampo <jaime.tiampo@gmail.com>:
> hmm.. never thought about laminating. I'll give that a go on top of
> the hot water.
>
> It takes only one drink to get me drunk. The trouble is, I can't
> remember if it's the thirteenth or the fourteenth.
>    George Burns
>
>
>
> 2008/11/21  <mxconnell@optonline.net>:
>> Have you considered laminating multiple 0.5mm strips? Try stacking
two or
>> more pieces wrapped around a tube and hitting them with a hot liquid
cement
>> such as Tenex. The bond might help to hold the shape.
>>
>> Also consider what stresses might be in the styrene sheet from
>> the manufacturing procees. I'd try either putting the strips with the
same
>> side put face to face (counter act built in stress) or cutting from a
sheet
>> with one strip cut north/south and the other cut east/west (two
different
>> stress profiles). Or hopefully the agressive adhessive might reduce
stress.
>>
>> Hmm, let me know if that description was at all clear, I could knock
out
>> some sketches if I am being less than articulate moment....
>>
>> Martin
>>
>> Regards,
>> martin
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Jaime Tiampo
>> Date: Friday, November 21, 2008 3:27 am
>> Subject: Re: [GZG] Toying with UNSC ships (sendout #2)
>> To: gzg-l@vermouth.csua.berkeley.edu
>>
>>> 2008/11/20 Ground Zero Games :
>>>
>>> > Some interesting ideas! For the wing-ring (!) I'd be more
>>> inclined to
>>> > look for a piece of plastic piping of a suitable diameter and wall
>>> > thickness that you could cut a thin slice from, so that the
>>> curve is
>>> > already accurately formed. I'm sure there are some types of rigid
>>> > pipe for plumbing use that are made in ABS or a similar glueable
>>> > plastic?
>>>
>>> I had the same thought before I started but I couldn't find anything
>>> that was only 1mm thickish.
>>>
>>> The diameter is about 2" and I think for the right look it
>>> should be
>>> 1-2mm thick. Might be able to use a slice out of a small yogurt
>>> container. I'll double check with one of mine.
>>>
>>> Jaime
>>>
>>> It takes only one drink to get me drunk. The trouble is, I can't
>>> remember if it's the thirteenth or the fourteenth.
>>> George Burns
>>>
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