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styrene
Dec 1, 2005 20:22:45 GMT -5
Post by drppdyllwrngr on Dec 1, 2005 20:22:45 GMT -5
where do you buy your rods for roll cages, etc at? i looked at one of the largest hobby shops here in town tonight, and they don't have any. where do you get yours?
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styrene
Dec 1, 2005 20:37:17 GMT -5
Post by animal on Dec 1, 2005 20:37:17 GMT -5
I would recommend Evergreen Plastic Models www.evergreenscalemodels.com/ They manufacture a lot the different sizes, shapes to help you build some first class examples. You can get it at your local Hobby Store or order it direct from them. They are located in Washington State. Ask for Nancy. She is one great lady. (note: I am not affiliated with this company, just a very satisfied customer). |
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southsix1
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Post by southsix1 on Dec 2, 2005 5:55:23 GMT -5
Hi Guys,
We must be lucky here in the UK, most of the decent hobby shops sell styrene rod and sheet, and Slaters are just a 30 minute trip up the road which is plastic heaven.
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styrene
Dec 2, 2005 20:57:20 GMT -5
Post by gassersa1 on Dec 2, 2005 20:57:20 GMT -5
When we had a Hobbytown here in Winston-Salem, they stocked it. Another source, although the rods are a bit short, is a kids game called "Pick-up Stix" these are multi-colored and about 4-6 inches long and there are at least 30 in the box. HTH
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hippyed
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Viglantes RULE!!
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Post by hippyed on Dec 4, 2005 0:17:02 GMT -5
When we had a Hobbytown here in Winston-Salem, they stocked it. Another source, although the rods are a bit short, is a kids game called "Pick-up Stix" these are multi-colored and about 4-6 inches long and there are at least 30 in the box. HTH ya mean those things are still around??? I played with them when I wwas a kid!!  |
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Post by drppdyllwrngr on Dec 4, 2005 0:27:27 GMT -5
do you happen to know approx how big they are? i need some to build a cage for my charger, and then exhuast pipes. thanks for the info.
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styrene
Jan 31, 2006 16:01:11 GMT -5
Post by gassersa1 on Jan 31, 2006 16:01:11 GMT -5
They are .125 in diameter and just over 6 inches of usable length, both ends taper off. A box of them is less than $5. Not a bad deal, although they are a soft styrene and would not hold up very well for anything requiring and real stiffness, such as chassis rails.
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styrene
Mar 24, 2006 15:20:50 GMT -5
Post by coldwar68 on Mar 24, 2006 15:20:50 GMT -5
I was just looking at a rack full of sheet and rod at a store called, I believe, Hobbytown, USA in Columbus, OH. The prices didn't seem too bad to me. I can't recall what they were running though.
Jerry
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cuhail
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styrene
Mar 25, 2006 17:02:11 GMT -5
Post by cuhail on Mar 25, 2006 17:02:11 GMT -5
Hobby shops, a LOT of ACE Hardware stores, sometimes even the WalMart has a good hobby section.
Look for Evergreen or Plastruct. Racks, pegs or even stacked. I've seen a lot of places selling it.
Cuhail
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styrene
Mar 26, 2006 8:13:11 GMT -5
Post by drppdyllwrngr on Mar 26, 2006 8:13:11 GMT -5
the nearest hobby lobby is about 2 hours away. they didn't have anything but plexiglass. ace hardware is around everywhere, but i've yet to see them have plastic. the hobby shop carries some, but not a big selection. i did pick up some yesterday. i got a piece of channel and a pack of clear sheet, but it's not styrene. i can't remember what it was. thanks though for the input.
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