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Post by johnverkerk on Jun 2, 2007 9:15:42 GMT -6
Managed to put this together at work , seeing as i'm here alot now ( i wish i could build models here as well,,lol!! ) It's a vacuum former, gathered up from crap i had lying around ( i'm abit of a pack rat ) but it pays off sometimes when you can find the stuff that is!!lol!!NOW TO FIND SOME PLASTIC AND GET THE WHEELS TURNING!!!   |
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Post by rwildeone on Jun 2, 2007 9:28:39 GMT -6
I had to part with my VF when I left Fla. (Not as nice as that). Trying to work out a new one. Will fall short of that one! NICE!!
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Post by johnverkerk on Jun 2, 2007 9:56:28 GMT -6
Thanks, Rob, did you find it fun at all???
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Post by rwildeone on Jun 2, 2007 10:02:51 GMT -6
Find what fun???
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Post by johnverkerk on Jun 2, 2007 10:11:14 GMT -6
your vacuum former, i can see alot of potenial with one, did you find yours useful at all?
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Post by rwildeone on Jun 2, 2007 10:22:49 GMT -6
Yea! Very useful. I used plaster for pulling forms. But, there's aresin that stands up to heat well. Probably better for forming repeatedly. I had just begun to get started with vacuum forming but I could see lots of potential for the type of things I do. I'm going to have to replace mine soon to form a bubble top for my "Rothchild" build. Even a mediocre one will have to get me by.
When I go for the "gold", I want to find a square/rectangular element from one of those new style ceramic tops.(If they make them and I can get one.)
Did you use a check valve in the plumbing for your vacuum?
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Post by johnverkerk on Jun 2, 2007 10:34:26 GMT -6
Thats why i'm building 1, i've come up with a design that is going to require a special bubble,, mine ,,might be called" HUBBA BUBBA BANDIT"  |
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Post by rwildeone on Jun 2, 2007 10:47:50 GMT -6
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Post by rickg on Jun 2, 2007 15:23:27 GMT -6
That Looks Great John !!! Maybe the Miliput Could Come in handy for this, or some other epoxy putty?
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Post by Tim Nolan on Jun 2, 2007 16:04:07 GMT -6
WHAT?! NO CRAGARS ON IT??!!!! ;D
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Post by fredmellini on Jun 2, 2007 18:23:22 GMT -6
Kool John!!!.............very creative!!...............Tim is right, needs a set of cragars and flame job on the sides!!!!!! ;D
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Post by George1 on Jun 3, 2007 23:52:04 GMT -6
Hey John,
How thick meaning how many thousands can you melt with your VF? I have a old Mattel Vac-u-form that I use. I make Hood Scoops, Fender Skirts, and Windshields. I'm using .30 right now but I would like to bump the thickness up to .50 or .60 for my skirts. I don't think mine will do that though.
Thanks, George
Email me or send me a PM, hojigc@verizon.net
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Post by rwildeone on Jun 4, 2007 4:59:27 GMT -6
I am not familiar with that apparatus but there are ways you could employ to permit the use of thicker styrene. However, the variables involved would relate to temp you can heat the styrene and how much vacuum you can pull/how much vacuum your unit can stand up to.
To get .060, you could pull down one .030 sheet then do one .030 over that and laminate with liquid cement. Depends on how you have your mold set up (male or female).
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Post by Bert on Jun 5, 2007 16:06:22 GMT -6
John, It needs some flames! ;D
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Post by rwildeone on Jun 7, 2007 5:33:34 GMT -6
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Post by johnverkerk on Jun 8, 2007 4:12:24 GMT -6
FLAMES!!??,,,CRAGERS!!??,,FUNNY GUY'S!!!,,LOL!!!
Hey Rob, thanks for posting that other VF set up, might go with that 1 to make up body's.
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Post by rwildeone on Jun 8, 2007 5:29:30 GMT -6
Not fair! You will have two and I will have none. PM me your addy so I can send you some bucks and styrene to pull down some parts for me. Or, I'll send you plans and you can make me a "spiffy" one similar to yours!
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Post by johnverkerk on Jun 8, 2007 5:35:39 GMT -6
NO THANKS!!,,LOL!!! I HAVE ENOUGH TO DO!!!
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Post by rwildeone on Jun 8, 2007 5:38:07 GMT -6
That's what I figured. I had to give a shot though. (Ha)
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