How to Work With Styrene (Part 1 of 2)

[@mescalchapsmusicchannel3943]

Dude I really enjoyed this, I’m contemplating trying my hand at kit bashing and messing with styrene so watching this has truly inspired me. Brilliantly polished tutorial that really shows how much potential styrene has with a creative mind and a few tools 👍

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thank you for the kind words! 😊 Have fun!

[@brockyoung3616]

I just got my first rc crawler and I am really into the scale side of it going to try my hand at this thanks for the help !

[@maxwahlstrom9149]

Once I saw you extract the drill bit at 9:45, I run to my workshop: "No way mine can have a sliding cover". YES THEY DO! It's only 15 years I've been forcing them open and having the bits fly all around. So... Thanks!

[@orsonincharge4879]

Saw the thumbnail and was like , no way he made that from plastic stock . That is a beautiful thing , the close ups .. so clean , so detailed .. just needs a Labrador and a 12gauge in the back ! Straight to pt2.

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thank you good sir! I appreciate it!

[@hypersapien]

Even though I'm not here for anything RC related, I really appreciated the quality of this video. Very helpful.

[@ChetOphus]

StyreneSTACHE!!!!!! Great video man, very educational and entertaining!

[@FanatikBuilds]

Lol! Made my day right there bro! :) Glad you enjoyed it.. I mainly concentrated on making it educational, but I'm super happy that you still found entertaining bits! Thanks for commenting Chet!

[@wolfpack4694]

These were great, practical tips that I needed to improve my technique. Thanks!

[@IanSparksRC]

You are seriously talented...awesome work

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thank you Ian!

[@andersdenkend]

Awesome, man. That hinge mechanism is a real beauty.

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thank you! It was a real fiddle, but I was happy with the result! :)

[@maureenhodgins8810]

Great Job Michael!! You are very talented!!

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks very much Maureen!

[@Remoteaddicted]

I am impressed. I can't find the right words for the piece of art. Can't wait to watch part 2.

[@FanatikBuilds]

***** Thanks very much man!

[@luizcarlosguimaraes8423]

congratulations bro. very cool to work with styrene.

[@CaptainBipto]

You could use magnets to keep your set square in place as well. Maybe add a rubber backing to prevent sliding.

[@FanatikBuilds]

Good idea! They would have to be very strong magnets though, either that, or you just couldn't push too hard. Still though, doable with the right materials! Thanks for commenting!

[@BushPigADV]

I came here because I am building a boat and want to use styrene on some of the parts. I was so excited to see that you are building a hi-cap defender haha.

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks man, hope the video was helpful in some way!

[@BushPigADV]

It was... It is.. well it will be for sure ;) Your project really sparked my interest. The 130 hi-cap is a favorite of mine. I use to work at a custom Land Rover shop here in Maine, USA and we got to build some really cool trucks. We did 110 hi-cap but I never had the pleasure of doing a 130. You really captured the spirit of the vehicle in your build. keep up the good work!!

[@FanatikBuilds]

That's really cool! I've never even seen a defender pickup here in Ontario Canada. I do occasionally see a 110 wagon but it's amazing how expensive they are... I guess you have to pay to be different! I really appreciate the kind words, best of luck with your project, and feel free to check out my D110 build series, as you may enjoy that too! Cheers :)

[@robinhadley]

Just found this video. Great how to guide. I got from the thumbnail it was a Landrover straight away but then again I am Scottish 🤘🏻

[@okiedoak201]

Very nice techniques... So what was the time invested on just this bed build..?

[@k.k6555]

Where did you bought it?

[@billsoucess2448]

I have a defender 130 love the work you do

[@butchmcintyre5196]

if you need to enlarge a hole slightly i fin useing a touch tip cleaner it works great u can gewt at any parts store .nice video i'm realy a steel fabricater so it is pretty easy for me just learning what to use keep the good modeling up

[@FanatikBuilds]

New "How To" series!

[@ckthai2002]

Very detail instructions. Thanks !

[@josephlfrazier9727]

Nice work! Where do you get the hardware, etc. (latch for tailgate) shown in video.

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks Joseph, I made the wire latches from some old chromed Tamiya springs (bent to shape with pliers), and ballpoint pen springs to make them operate. The hinge pins are HO scale model railway nails. Cheers. 👍

[@karlschweizer2554]

super nice and clean work i love styrene you take it to the next level

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@luisbjfd282]

Hola amigo soy de argentina me gusta lo q haces ...te ago una pregunta de cuantos milímetros de grueso es la lamina q usas?

[@jeanparayre8461]

Bonjour, Ou avez vous trouvé les loquets de fermeture s'il vous plaît , ainsi que les petites pointes ? Merci

[@ericdreher8902]

How were you able to keep the wheel wells curved when gluing? I didn't see that in the vid? Great job by the way.

[@FanatikBuilds]

Check out 15:48 and a few seconds afterwards..... lots of clamps is the answer! Thanks.

[@ericdreher8902]

Sweet, missed it the first time. Thanks!

[@FanatikBuilds]

It's a long video, I can understand missing that! :)

[@Davy.J.Y]

That is one hell of a skill you have my young man !!! fantastic !

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@heihachimishima8578]

Where do you find the mini spring latches for tailgate?

[@FanatikBuilds]

The springs were taken from old pens, and the wire was just paper-clips bent into shape. Cheers!

[@controlledstudios3916]

Do you still have the plans for this I would love to build one with your plans

[@dtchacos]

nice work and great cuts

[@FanatikBuilds]

+Dimaratos Tchacos Thank you!

[@joell439]

like I wrote earlier this week in Project GT6 - Ep21 comments, i'm back-trackin to see what you've been up to in the past. WOW - Very interesting. I must live in a cave. I had no idea such modeling was possible. I need to get out more. really nice result..... 👍👍😎👍👍

[@FanatikBuilds]

Cheers Joel - it is indeed pretty interesting what can be done with styrene, thanks for checking out some of our older stuff!

[@WebTutorialsOnline]

Lol! Love the random second you threw in with the stache :P great how to video!

[@FanatikBuilds]

;) Thanks for the props bro!

[@mayhko]

awesome... what the latch you use?

[@TheSoleProprietor]

Can a dremel be used to cut styrene sheets and rods? Can the sheets also be vacuum formed?

[@FanatikBuilds]

Never tried vacuum forming styrene personally, but I don't see why not. Yes a dremel is commonly used, but a bit messy! I like the diamond tipped wheels best as they don't shatter like the normal cheapo disks.

[@pnwRC.]

An excellent video tutorial you've done here!

[@tcardmcconn7479]

Where does one find such large sheets of styrene? Btw I am in Canada

[@robertogomez366]

Hi nice work, I just started modelling. I live close to Toronto can you please tell me where I can buy the styrene you used in your video and how thick it is. Thank you.

[@philippd6117]

Its a Land Rover Defender 90! Awesome Build!!!

[@FanatikBuilds]

Interesting idea Philipp! Stay tuned for the next episode, thanks for watching!

[@trentw4122]

Conner McDavid ? ...his talent is never ending!

[@Timo.krebss]

where did you get te plans from?

[@tashaver4388]

Wow....amazing skills, you definitely know what you are doing...can't wait to see the next video

[@orangewheels01]

Hi great tutorial, could you tell me how you print your 1/10 scale flat template drawings etc

[@FanatikBuilds]

+orangewheels01 Hand drawn sir! Found a bunch of photos of the real truck, calculated the models dimensions, and scaled the photos to that size so I could measure right off the computer screen and transfer to paper.

[@orangewheels01]

+MrRcFanatik thanks for the reply, really like the d110 build you did by the way.

[@MR70RC]

Hola Amigo. Me encanta tu trabajo y me gustaría saber donde conseguir planos de distintos modelos para tener medidas reales. Gracias y un saludo

[@SeventyRS]

Great work! Do you have a how to on those bed latches , the spring loaded units?

[@Broadshore]

Love it!!!!! Styrene Master Race!

[@kairus1]

awesome work , what did u use for the metal silver studs? nail heads? did u cut them with a saw?

[@FanatikBuilds]

+kairus1 Hi man, yep, the hinge pins are HO scale model train railroad nails. Just some wire cutters were all that were needed to trim them down to size. Cheers!

[@kairus1]

thank you very helpful

[@K3NnY_G]

9:07 - Is this some royalty free instrumental of 'Damn It Feels Good to Be a Gangsta'? Because, yeah; it should; this is amazing. "Gangsta" as some might put it.

[@Anonymist79]

Superb work sir. Inspiring really.

[@thomasgross8289]

When building with styrene is there anything you can use for body filler like Bondo?

[@tbayboater]

Greetings from the centre of Canada. Just a tip, a machinist’s de-burring tool will do a fine job of cleaning up your cut edge and you may find it a safer tool than the knife.

[@FanatikBuilds]

Hello from Ontario Kevin! That's an excellent suggestion, thanks for sharing it!

[@acejossy]

It's about damn time Mr. I've been waiting for you too long. Again enjoyed your video as usual. Excited to see more of these awesome build series.

[@jeffreyriggs1911]

you have some mad skillz!!!!

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks Jeffrey! I appreciate the kind words :)

[@rccrawler70]

Amazing work..!

[@marcelooliveira9623]

excellent tutorial,very,very good

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks Marcelo!

[@rcprojectable]

Another great video! I can't wait for the second part! The suspense is killing me!

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks a ton Chris! I do hope you'll enjoy it too :) Cheers bro, and thanks for commenting!

[@The75mischambelanes]

Good job!! Waiting for more

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks a bunch man!

[@Awh8]

Great work! Is there a website for the drownings?

[@youknoweverything7643]

And also go to lowes buy a lexan de bur tool its habd held small and fir removing sharp rough edges off of lexan plastic and i use it on my lexan rc bodies abd styrene and eben model car bodies out of the box around fender bottom and wheel wells

[@geodra2469]

Very good work. It looks like a project I wanted to model for a very long time. Land Rover Defender. But I want to model the 110 station wagon.

[@AlexKuttner]

where does one get those large sheets of styrene?

[@FanatikBuilds]

I found a local plastic supplier who was able to order it for me. Well worth searching for similar businesses near to you!

[@AlexKuttner]

@@FanatikBuilds amazing building skills btw, you're like a wizard of styrene 😁

[@toughmaniac]

I'm appreaciated all great tips about styrene. may I know these styrene thickness to prepare my d90 pickup mods?

[@FanatikBuilds]

I mainly used .040" I believe... It was a long time ago now though! Best of luck with your project.

[@toughmaniac]

Fanatik Builds thank you.

[@5amskateboards291]

A+mazing video. You do unbelievable work. Thanks for sharing. Side note, the beat track is sic as well. Very Ghetto Boyz Damn it Feels Good to be a Gangsta feel.

[@chiransherangapeiris1884]

Kindly let me know if form board and styrene is the same

[@FanatikBuilds]

While I've never used Foamboard, I do believe they are in fact different materials. Foamboard is typically a bit thicker and "airier" while Styrene is a much more dense plastic material. Styrene is also waterproof while I believe Foamboard is not.

[@littlesees]

where do you get your styrene?

[@archerash6695]

Where are you buying your styrene?

[@DocterJones]

Great video! What micro drill sets are those?

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks Doc! It's from a local Princess Auto, but I modified the drill as I didn't like the way it was made... this set on ebay is pretty much the same thing, and I think it would work great for you! www.ebay.ca/itm/New-21pc-Micro-Drill-Bit-Set-Index-61-80-w-Swivel-Head-Pin-Vise-US-SHIPPER-/201039587229?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2ecee4a79d Cheers man!

[@admiralevilbeauty]

Question as I am new to using and building with Styrine My question is how durable is it?? Will it easily break if I go RC ing ? Or will it with stand the the flips and scratches on my RC’s??

[@redneckegyproductions8927]

What province are you in? Im.in ontario and i am wondering how hard it would be to find the plastic sheet. Thanks in advance!!

[@FanatikBuilds]

It was a while ago, but I believe I ordered it from Parker Plastics in London. Best of luck!

[@redneckegyproductions8927]

Fanatik Builds thanks so much. It really does help me. Now i know a place to get it from.

[@thecollectorfive]

what type of glue did you use?

[@FanatikBuilds]

Check out episode 2, there's more info there!

[@thecollectorfive]

+MrRcFanatik Thank you

[@horaciorcastillo9848]

AMAZING WORK !

[@vapelounge6110]

wish I was crafty like u or even was good at taking measurements bc I have a steel bolt on rc4wd rear bed type thing for my scx an want a bed for it. I'm tired of just seeing the frame lol.. awesome video though again man. you definitely have a gift!!

[@FanatikBuilds]

Well thanks man! All I can say is give it a go, I got this sheet of 4x8 styrene plus a bunch of glue for only around $40 ... and you can make a LOT of worry-free mistakes with that much of this stuff! Cheers, and thanks again for the kind words!

[@BluestreekCustoms]

Awesome build, where did you get styrene that big, where are you located, I'm in New Brunswick, I would love to get some that big for doing stuff on my channel, keep up the great work

[@MultiTravellingman]

What type of glue are you using in the video? I often buy the cheap tiny tubes and half of it ends up stuck to my fingers or the wrong surface, so I want to invest in some decent glue. Any other tips/tools to use? I don't plan on building rc vehicles, but do plan on working with styrene.

[@FanatikBuilds]

+Mark Cheverie I use Humbrol Poly Cement, and Plastruct Plastic Weld. Also will occasionally use Gorilla super glue. Yeah it can get a bit messy for sure, but just hold back on the quantity, as you only really need a little bit. There will be a Part 2 coming at a point here, so some more tips will be in that episode. Cheers!

[@MrBen1471]

it s for a defender d110,congratulations for your works, french fan,thanks!!!!!

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks Benoit!

[@Ale3dGl]

Excellent tutorial! very useful. What kind of glue are you using for join the styrene?

[@costume35]

hello can u please send me a link where u got ur drill bits sets both sets please

[@sunchaserw1477]

ur such an architect!!

[@Rcculture]

It looks every bit as awesome as your teaser pictures have shown it to be! I can't wait to get my hands on it! As to what it is...I'm not going to say. :)

[@FanatikBuilds]

;) Thanks man, glad you're liking it, I look forward to getting it finished and shipped over to you!

[@geographyinaction7814]

Hello! I am in Canada as well. I usually buy Evergreen Styrene, but it gets pricey. I am thinking of using Komacel or Komatex, but wanted to know where you got large Styrene sheets in Canada? Usually when I go online in Canada, I either need a customer number, they don't have the right size, shipping is crazy, or their prices are out to lunch. The US has so many options, no wonder people have given-up and buy everything on Amazon. Can you help me please? Thank you!

[@FanatikBuilds]

Hey man, I ordered that sheet from ParkerPlastics - I think it was only around $30 for 0.040" material! Cheers!

[@northernfreelance5788]

where did you get your plastic? I live in Waterloo on

[@robertgantz8059]

Nice job looks great!

[@ekoraily9424]

Hello, you use ABS plastic material we use few centimeters

[@brianguinard6328]

France to thank you, my friend !!!!

[@s200301234]

how to make the bend for sytrene? i saw you use the heat. what's the tool? thanks.

[@FanatikBuilds]

That's a butane torch. However a candle/BBQ lighter works too for small bends!

[@hffyhm4196]

How thick is the styrene?

[@mastermash1987]

Is styrene available online..

[@SimianJack]

What kind of glue are you using? I've always had a problem with styrene warping.

[@cheokdrifts1665]

Where did you get the styrene?

[@COH2000]

What brand (or type) of glue are you using?

[@FanatikBuilds]

Check out part 2!

[@SteveSearches]

Very well done!

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thank you! Part 2 should be out soon. Merry Christmas!

[@specialk22tt]

Are styrene sheets waterproof?

[@FanatikBuilds]

Yep! It's a great material to work with! 👍

[@customfastrc7671]

Thanks for doing this vid. I had no idea this stuff existed. This is going to come in handy for future builds .Awesome job on truck bed. work of art

[@FanatikBuilds]

You're most welcome! Glad you could get some ideas from it!

[@tatsuyaogura3837]

What is this material?

[@juddphillips]

First off, where the hell did you find a sheet of styrene that big?!? Second, it looks AMAZING!!!!! I cant wait to see more.

[@FanatikBuilds]

:) Local plastic supplier, way cheaper than getting it from a hobby store I can tell you! Thanks so much man, really glad you like it!

[@IdleBroadcast]

Where do you recommend purchasing styrene? I'm looking for a large sheet similar to the one in the video for vacuum forming a hull but cannot find at local stores. Also located in Canada, BC specifically; where do you recommend I search and do you know any locations I might find cheap reject cuts to work with? Also curious what sort of pricepoint would be reasonable. Thanks for the great guide.

[@FanatikBuilds]

Well I was able to source a supplier locally, don't think they would ship to BC though, and even if they did it probably wouldn't be worth it to you (I'm in Ontario). I got this 4x8 sheet of 0.040 for around $35 if I am remembering correctly. Sorry to not be of more help! Best of luck and have fun!

[@IdleBroadcast]

Thanks; I figured most industrial supply places would have this; didn't have any luck at the typical hardware stores so far. Great to know the price to get a ballpark of what's a good deal. Cheers!

[@scalerc4x4]

Double cab Landy 130 pickup. 😬👏👍. Dude your work is amazing.!!

[@FanatikBuilds]

Hey Tybo! Long time no speak brother, hope you're doing well! Thanks for that man, means a lot, and as for your guess... we'll have to see!! :) Take care man!

[@mudguyRC]

I'm guessing trailer? Very cool-- I love the latches in the back. RC Culture is fortunate. Great how-to video. Great video my friend!

[@FanatikBuilds]

Hey man! Interesting idea there, we'll have to see! ;) Glad to hear from you, hope everyone over there is keeping well!

[@joelevans358]

Yea it's a trailer! But to carry what, I wonder. How much does the polystyrene (Styrene) cost.

[@rctime1974]

it's nice!! can you please let me know where to get the design plans? is there any specific website for the plan? thank you :-)

[@northernfreelance5788]

where in Canada are you from

[@andrewbright4932]

wow i dont care wut its for it is so dam amazeing u do some realy good work for sher