Tools & Supplies: Plastic Glue

To join two plastic parts, for example styrene, I use a special plastic glue. It works better than “normal” glue, because it somewhat dissolves the affected areas of plastic and then welds them together on contact. This way both parts become one and are therefore being connected permanently. [More...]

Work In Progress: ODN Scanner – Part I (Scratch-build)

tn_wip_odn_scanner_1Welcome to the first part of my progress report covering the creation of my ODN Scanner! In this part I will show you how I scratchbuilt the prototype (the so-called master model) of this prop that I will later cast in resin. Part II and the Tutorial will then cover how I did the silicone rubber mold and how to build up one of the resulting kits. [More...]