Building EPP LEG model in ZA - Page 2

spacey · Oct 19, 2007, 05:44 AM

Thanks Aragon, I'll look into it! Kinda keen to get this thing on the bench soon...the whole deal is still a mountain in front of me though.

Drusky · Dec 12, 2007, 01:50 AM

Ziggx has found a Goop alternative made by Alcolin:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ziggx

...Went to the local hardware to day and found a new product by alcolin. The product is called Ms 37.

http://www.alcolin.com/data_sheet.asp?id=170

It is clear and remains elastic. (Sole save is not so elastic but I have found that the dents pull out with heat)
Is paintable so it is not a silicone.
280 ml tube R75.00
...

bruceswd · Dec 12, 2007, 07:43 AM

Hi guys
What do you use as an EPP replacement and can I get it in CT ?

Bruce

spacey · Dec 12, 2007, 07:53 AM

I don't think such a thing exists. Not yet anyways.

bruceswd · Dec 12, 2007, 08:00 AM

Thanks Spacey...
Another question... Scuse my ingnorance, I'm new to building... What is CA ???

aragon · Dec 12, 2007, 08:10 AM

CA = Cyanocrylate

ie. super glue

Drusky, I'll try test that MS37 sometime and compare it to my genuine Goop. I noticed it doesn't have any solvents so should be interesting to compare...

spacey · Dec 12, 2007, 08:12 AM

Cyanocrylate...not sure of the spelling. Super glue for the most part but I think this is the original patented pure form/name for the stuff. In a puny useless off the shelf in Pick&Pay brand super glue tube there will be CA, and maybe some other nonsense.

ziggx · Feb 11, 2008, 06:19 PM

If you are looking for orignal goop.

You can use a Zap product called Zap a dap goo. I think it is called.

Cheers

Dion

Drusky · Feb 20, 2008, 01:50 AM

Is the Zap a dap goo a South African product Dion?

cvanscho · May 17, 2008, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drusky

Is the Zap a dap goo a South African product Dion?

I doubt it, as it seems to be feely available in the UK....

Chris

Internut · Feb 13, 2009, 08:02 AM

All this adhesive and covering stuff is cool, but I want to know where we can get EPP in SA?

I'm keen to design and cut a few models rather than just import kits.

Anyone know of a source of EPP?

aragon · Feb 13, 2009, 08:31 AM

There are no EPP sources in SA. The best alternative is extruded polystyrene from isoboard.

snarf007 · Feb 13, 2009, 02:16 PM

Try MAD models in Johannesburg for depron and EPP. The only problem is that it is expensive to ship and expect to pay around R100 a sheet. When the shops get depron or EPP in stock, they are usually sold out in days. So when I find the stuff, I buy in bulk!

I use hot glue when I work with depron or EPP. Way better than Cyano or Epoxy. Hot glue is firm, yet rubbery enough to bend with the plane when you prang it. The best is that you dont have to wait for it to dry!!

Drusky · Jun 01, 2009, 03:07 AM

EPP available from Automa Multi Styrene. Talk to Eli Silberg. www.automa.co.za

Dec 12, 2007, 07:43 AM	#18
bruceswd Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Edgemead, Cape Town Posts: 45	EPP in SA Hi guys What do you use as an EPP replacement and can I get it in CT ? Bruce

Feb 11, 2008, 06:19 PM	#23
ziggx Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 304	goop If you are looking for orignal goop. You can use a Zap product called Zap a dap goo. I think it is called. Cheers Dion

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Oct 19, 2007, 05:44 AM	#16
spacey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Pretoria, South Africa Posts: 511	Thanks Aragon, I'll look into it! Kinda keen to get this thing on the bench soon...the whole deal is still a mountain in front of me though.

Dec 12, 2007, 07:53 AM	#19
spacey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Pretoria, South Africa Posts: 511	I don't think such a thing exists. Not yet anyways.

Dec 12, 2007, 08:00 AM	#20
bruceswd Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Edgemead, Cape Town Posts: 45	Thanks Spacey... Another question... Scuse my ingnorance, I'm new to building... What is CA ???

Dec 12, 2007, 08:10 AM	#21
aragon Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Posts: 5,131	CA = Cyanocrylate ie. super glue Drusky, I'll try test that MS37 sometime and compare it to my genuine Goop. I noticed it doesn't have any solvents so should be interesting to compare...

Dec 12, 2007, 08:12 AM	#22
spacey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Pretoria, South Africa Posts: 511	Cyanocrylate...not sure of the spelling. Super glue for the most part but I think this is the original patented pure form/name for the stuff. In a puny useless off the shelf in Pick&Pay brand super glue tube there will be CA, and maybe some other nonsense.

Feb 20, 2008, 01:50 AM	#24
Drusky loamy foamie Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Port Elizabeth, South Africa Posts: 569	Is the Zap a dap goo a South African product Dion?

Feb 13, 2009, 08:02 AM	#26
Internut Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Durban, SA Posts: 10	All this adhesive and covering stuff is cool, but I want to know where we can get EPP in SA? I'm keen to design and cut a few models rather than just import kits. Anyone know of a source of EPP?

Feb 13, 2009, 08:31 AM	#27
aragon Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Posts: 5,131	There are no EPP sources in SA. The best alternative is extruded polystyrene from isoboard.

Feb 13, 2009, 02:16 PM	#28
snarf007 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Port Elizabeth, South Africa Posts: 24	Try MAD models in Johannesburg for depron and EPP. The only problem is that it is expensive to ship and expect to pay around R100 a sheet. When the shops get depron or EPP in stock, they are usually sold out in days. So when I find the stuff, I buy in bulk! I use hot glue when I work with depron or EPP. Way better than Cyano or Epoxy. Hot glue is firm, yet rubbery enough to bend with the plane when you prang it. The best is that you dont have to wait for it to dry!!

Jun 01, 2009, 03:07 AM	#29
Drusky loamy foamie Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Port Elizabeth, South Africa Posts: 569	EPP available from Automa Multi Styrene. Talk to Eli Silberg. www.automa.co.za