sharkbait Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 How is it working with the fiberglass material Jimmi's kit uses? Is it harder, easier, not at all comparable, etc., to working with ABS? (Other than the dust issue- I know a respirator and other such protection are in order). A Squad mate (who did a Shoretrooper) told me E6000 just pops off. I'm actually asking in relation to his Phasma kit, but it's made of the same material as his Shoretrooper kit, so I thought someone over here might have some insight. I'm slightly concerned about cracking, as Phasma doesn't do weathering, so I can't disguise my fixes so easily. Lastly, I'm 5' 11'' and around the 145 lbs mark; so, I'm not small by any stretch of the word (also a girl, with hips, so that's a concern, got lucky with my TK and didn't need shims). Jimmi is a smaller guy, and I've heard his kits reflect that. Any bigger troopers have any thoughts? I've never worked with anything but ABS, but prior to my TK, I'd never worked with anything, and that turned out great, so I'm cautiously optimistic. Any tips, tricks, etc., are much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK8271 Rogue Trooper Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 Fibreglass is a bit of. Mare to deal with iIMO especially if your not used to working with it. Have you ordered already ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jochensen Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 I just finished my ST build with Jimmi's kit and must say I'm really happy with the kit and the material, especially as I didn't have do do any trimming or majpr adjustments. The only thing I found was that there is a risk of cracks if there is sort of permanent tension on a part. In terms of kit sze, I'm being told that Jimmi's kit is for larger people and it fit me without any extension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkbait Posted July 25, 2017 Author Share Posted July 25, 2017 Fibreglass is a bit of. Mare to deal with iIMO especially if your not used to working with it. Have you ordered already ? No, I haven't ordered yet- Phasma is next year's project. I have to finish my three in-progress costumes this year before I can start on any more, haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
762s Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 fiberglass is fun stuff as long as you mix it correctly .. if you mix it to "hot" then you are asking for issues like warping. ive done alot of work/repairs using fiberglass .. abs motorcycle fairings, speaker boxes, vehicles(inside and out), faces, doors, wood even fiberglass ect.... the stuff is fun to work with once you get to know it .. prep .. remove dust(x3) and be ready to lay the glass when when its mixed .. dust removal is key .. ive seen fiberglass pop off due to a quick prep and dust was still on the surface. i usually see cracking if no cloth or hair was used in the fiberglass .. i always use cloth/resin or the fiberglass filler with hair(short or long strands) with fiberglass filler w/hairs theres a point when its curing where you can shape/shave/knockdown with a rasp, cut it with a knife before it fully hardens ... if you fixed/repair abs .. this is should be pretty easy .. do some test runs on some things .. piece of plywood or metal ... see how it acts, cures ect. youll be surprised how easy it is.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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