{"product_id":"1-x-plastruct-diamond-plate-pattern-styrene-sheet-175mm-x-300mm-1-48-o-gauge","title":"1 x Plastruct Diamond Plate Pattern Styrene Sheet 175mm x 300mm 1:48 O Gauge","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eStyrene sheet embossed with diamond plate patterning suitable for 1\/48 scale and O gauge models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eEach order is for 1 x  sheet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eEach sheet measures  175mm x 300mm (6¾ x 11¾in) approx.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eBasic Modelling Techniques\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eCUTTING\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eScore polystyrene sheets with a sharp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eknife on one side and break the sheet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eon the scored line. Thin sheets and\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003estrips can be cut through with a very\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003esharp knife or single edge razor blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eASSEMBLY\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eUnlike wood or other materials, plastic parts are joined by bonding with a solvent. Parts are assembled by merely\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eholding them in position and applying a small amount of solvent to the joint. Use a small brush (#000) and apply the\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003ecement very sparingly -only a little is required to make a joint. The cement will be drawn into the joint by capillary action, softening the mating surfaces so that a fast bond, as strong as the plastic itself, is formed. Several solvents are suitable for bonding, including Plastruct plastic weld solvent cement -or - bondene solvent cement. For cementing plastic to other materials or painted surtaces, use fast setting epoxy or cyanoacrylate (CA) type glue,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eWOODGRAIN EFFECT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eThe appearance of wood grain in the surface is easily simulated by rubbing a piece of course sandpaper over the plastic in the direction of the grooves. This is easier to do when the plastic is still in a large sheet. By wiggling the sandpaper slightly, a surprisingly realistic effect of weathered wood is possible. A light rub with 400 grit finishing paper will remove any fuzz,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003ePAINTING\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eSpray painting provides the best finish on plastic particularly when the model represents well maintained wood sheathing or a metal surface. All types of model paints can be applied directly on the plastic. First, a primer coat recommended for the best adhesion. The paints for military models provide a wide range of colours that are excellent for structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eWEATHERING\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eNearly any type of weathering can be applied to a painted plastic surface. The same type of paint used for the basic colour can also be sprayed to simulate mud and grime. The model can also be weathered using, pastel chalk. A weathered wood appearance is easier to achieve if a wood grain finish is applied to the plastic before painting. Then a thin wash of a darker colour can be applied to highlight the grain. 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