How to Work With Styrene (Part 1 of 2)

**CHECK OUT PART 2! • How to Work With Styre...
Episode 1 of a 2 part series on How To Work With Styrene! This will cover some of the basics, as well as some helpful techniques. Styrene plastic, is a durable, flexible material that is very easy to use with only minimal tools and basic knowledge. It can be heat-formed, vacuum-formed, chemically bonded (glue), and cut with only a sharp knife...
Or dental floss! www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ozlo...
It is a favorite among model train enthusiasts, but has been a huge hit in the Radio Controlled world for constructing scale accessories or even entire bodies for RC cars and trucks.
/ rcculture ... RC Culture has asked me to build the body for one of his models ... Project Expedition! This is really an amazing vehicle, and although not a lot has been published about it yet, the plans he has in the works are EPIC ... you really REALLY need to check it out, and SUBSCRIBE to RC Culture so you won't miss any future updates or builds!
The next video will show more about how to make curves and bends with sytrene... much more complex than just flat pieces, but necessary to do in order to bring your build to that next level!
It will also let you know exactly what kind of vehicle Project Expedition is going to be!
In the meanwhile, do you think YOU know what it is?
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[@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 !

[@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.

[@wolfpack4694]

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

[@rckn-rndlwestvirginiarc4388]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@IanSparksRC]

You are seriously talented...awesome work

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thank you Ian!

[@karlschweizer2554]

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

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@Broadshore]

Love it!!!!! Styrene Master Race!

[@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!

[@WebTutorialsOnline]

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

[@FanatikBuilds]

;) Thanks for the props bro!

[@ckthai2002]

Very detail instructions. Thanks !

[@pnwRC.]

An excellent video tutorial you've done here!

[@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!

[@DestinationDoodle]

@@FanatikBuilds where the hell you buy a sheet of styrene that big!

[@horaciorcastillo9848]

AMAZING WORK !

[@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!

[@OliveRC-Addict]

wow great work !!!!!

[@brianguinard6328]

France to thank you, my friend !!!!

[@SeventyRS]

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

[@ireneuszryszkowski3953]

Świetna robota 👍😊

[@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 🤘🏻

[@hypersapien]

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

[@robertgantz8059]

Nice job looks great!

[@rccrawler70]

Amazing work..!

[@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!

[@luizcarlosguimaraes8423]

congratulations bro. very cool to work with styrene.

[@Mr1987Jannick]

Wauw mate, so sweet, it's very impressive :) I wanna try it out too thanks to ya :)

[@billsoucess2448]

I have a defender 130 love the work you do

[@Davy.J.Y]

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

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@rcprojectable]

Great stuff!

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thank you Chris!

[@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! :)

[@andrewbright4932]

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

[@johnnysrcs]

Hi, im interested in making my own body, what sort of glue do you use?

[@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!

[@costume35]

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

[@19safe53]

Awesome, thanks for sharing.

[@FanatikBuilds]

You're welcome, thanks for watching and commenting!

[@SteveSearches]

Very well done!

[@FanatikBuilds]

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

[@The75mischambelanes]

Good job!! Waiting for more

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks a bunch man!

[@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.

[@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!

[@woodcox0171]

Subbed! That was really well done and a great edit with good music! I learned a lot watching this, you really explained it well. I just cut my new Gellande Cruiser body kit in two for a truck cab. My first hardbody and styrene endeavor. Do you recall what was used for the rivet heads on the tail light assemblies? That is a nice scale detail there. Thanks again for the lesson and content!

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks man, glad the video could give you some ideas! Part 2 might be helpful as well seeing as you’re also making a truck cab. I used HO scale railroad nails (cut down) for the rivets 👌👍 cheers!

[@Ale3dGl]

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

[@jeffreyriggs1911]

you have some mad skillz!!!!

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks Jeffrey! I appreciate the kind words :)

[@Anonymist79]

Superb work sir. Inspiring really.

[@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!

[@briant-gz1gn]

great purchase !!!! fast and pretty I personally expect the 2nd part of the bed of the defender * thank you for your video my friend Hello from France if you are passing through here sent a message

[@FrankygoestoHobbywood]

an excellent how to vid..!

[@Valde67]

Maravilha, trabalho excelente mesmo parabens!

[@thomasgross8289]

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

[@northernfreelance5788]

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

[@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.

[@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 :-)

[@maureenhodgins8810]

Great Job Michael!! You are very talented!!

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks very much Maureen!

[@sopwithpuppy]

That was awesome. Great work indeed! +1

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks so much!

[@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.

[@AlphaYTang]

Great vid sir.

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thank you!

[@mayhko]

awesome... what the latch you use?

[@jeanparayre8461]

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

[@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

[@SimianJack]

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

[@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.

[@westernsharpie]

where do you buy this stuff in Canada? I'm in Vancouver. Have you heard of a company called evergreen scale models?

[@EANJGB]

Hi , I was watching your video of working with styrene part 1 and I noticed your plans of the tailgate and the trailer sides , are these plans yours or can we buy them someplace .Please keep building as i know I could watch any of your builds over an over, Tinlegs.

[@cheokdrifts1665]

Where did you get the styrene?

[@Timo.krebss]

where did you get te plans from?

[@controlledstudios3916]

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

[@marcelooliveira9623]

excellent tutorial,very,very good

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks Marcelo!

[@FanatikBuilds]

New "How To" series!

[@k.k6555]

Where did you bought it?

[@billsoucess2448]

how much u want for one of those .. I've got the cab done was going to start on box but I'll buy one off ya or can ya send me plans for that one?

[@paultani4242]

amazing! you my talented friend have earned a subscriber

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thank you!

[@dtchacos]

nice work and great cuts

[@FanatikBuilds]

+Dimaratos Tchacos Thank you!

[@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??

[@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?

[@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

[@perfectlifeskating]

where do you get your styrene?

[@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 :)

[@Papilon818]

Nice !

[@Awh8]

Great work! Is there a website for the drownings?

[@AriesRover]

Hallo +Fanatik Builds Where can I get the Work Draw for HCPU back? Can I have that from you?? Because in here I have no 1:1 scale to measure for that....or can you tell me where can I get ? Thank you so much....

[@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!

[@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

[@billsoucess2448]

College .... ahhhh alright well I'll have to build it myself. thanks for the reply. no chance I could get the measurements on it tho could I I'm trying to get wheel arch right, and don't wanna screw up, that would be great if ya could share that.

[@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. 👍

[@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!

[@finndann6686]

this is amazing! I love all the intricate little details, especially the hinges! btw it has to be a defender, surely?

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thank you! I was quite pleased with the hinges, took long enough to get the design figured out though! Yep, you've got it :) ... check out part 2 to see it finished off! Cheers!

[@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!

[@hffyhm4196]

How thick is the styrene?

[@mr.creativesciencechannel5866]

Where you take foam board

[@tatsuyaogura3837]

What is this material?

[@tcardmcconn7479]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@ChapsUnlimited]

Absolutely amazing. SUBSCRIBED!!!

[@FanatikBuilds]

+Chaps' Unlimited Thank you!

[@ChapsUnlimited]

MrRcFanatik where is part 2? It's a cliffhanger!!

[@FanatikBuilds]

Ha, sorry man! Life is super busy for me, but this project is finally finished, so as soon as I get the time I'll start editing Part 2! :)

[@ChapsUnlimited]

+MrRcFanatik awesome!! The suspense is killing me!!

[@northernfreelance5788]

where in Canada are you from

[@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

[@mastermash1987]

Is styrene available online..

[@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.