Starting my first Mando today

[adonian]

what part are you bending?

 

[Alpha 02]

alright im not sure how well it will turn out though

 

[adonian]

well you can heat, then bend, and while it is against the table in the shape you want, you can cool it with the H2O, dry and test fit, if not perfect, reheat form some more.

 

[kalika]

NO don't put it directly against ur body... use a thick, heavy sweater or sweatshirt... put it against the shirt and press it against urself to form it... u'll feel a lil bit of the heat, and you may get a lil red but it won't hurt u... much...lol jk u'll be fine. I suggest using the cold water dunk to help it keep its shape, that's what I did and it turned out great! however... u have to really heat it up and u have to hold it against urself until it starts cooling, then dunk it. The rapid cooling in the water makes it hold its new shape better and... it actually makes the plastic harder and less prone to warping! But... it has to be COLD water or it won't work.

 

[Alpha 02]

Ok so this is what i understand i have to do. Heat it up with the heatgun (not sure how hot to heat it up to) Hold it up to myself until it starts to cool. Then Dunk it in cool water and hold it there

is that right?

 

[Jason strk]

put it in the oven 350 degrees set the timer 2 minutes - 2 minutes and 30 seconds. more evenly dispersed heat.

 

[adonian]

true, that will give you even heat. But put it on a couple of pieces of wood, so it wont melt to the metal rack in the oven

 

[Jason strk]

wear gloves. and dont set it directly on the cookie sheet. block it up just a bit. otherwise it might stick.

 

[Jason strk]

true, that will give you even heat. But put it on a couple of pieces of wood, so it wont melt to the metal rack in the oven

lol but that oven rack will give it some nice battle damage.

 

[Alpha 02]

i dont really want to use an oven though

I dont really know why i just would rather use the heatgun i guess. Mostly because i can stay outside

 

[Alpha 02]

im not sure what im going to do now

should i do it on the picnic table or my body? hmmmmmm

 

[Jason strk]

up to you ner vod, i would suggest the table.

 

[Alpha 02]

alright one last thing

Could you tell me exactly what to do and what ill need thanks

 

[Alpha 02]

anyone? please?

if not i will have to wing it and see if it turns out alright

 

[Alpha 02]

i guess ill just form it to my body...... *shutters* HOPE THIS DOESNT HURT

Oh well, burn report tonight

 

[kalika]

he he yeah u kinda have to form it to urself to get it shaped correctly... just use the heatgun and heat it until it feels softer when u try to bend it... then, hold it to yourself and allow it to start cooling, then dunk it in cold water... that's all there is to it. That is of course if using a heat gun.

 

[Aden Kyramud]

lol but that oven rack will give it some nice battle damage.

"dude, nice grill marks..."

Lev'ika, what Kal says is the best way to do it. Cept be careful with the dunking in the water; make sure the water is room temp or it can crystalise the plastic and make it really brittle and might cause it to shatter.

:cheers
A'den

 

[kalika]

hmm... yeah hadn't thought about that... it depends mostly on the type of plastic and how much u let it air cool while forming. I'd say A'd'ika's proally right... forget COLD water, use room temp, it's probably safer that way

 

[Aden Kyramud]

...it depends mostly on the type of plastic and how much u let it air cool while forming.

That's the key; what type of plastic. I've done it with PVC foam board (sintra) and polystyrine. Other than that, I have no idea, but I'd ASSUME all plastics will do it at some temperature or another. Better to be safe I think...:cheers

 

[Alpha 02]

thanks guys! i was doing totally wrong all day and the shoulder bells are really stubborn! Ill form it to myself tomorrow