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Anyone use the thermoform technique?

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Posted by philo426 on Saturday, July 14, 2018 9:51 PM

Came out pretty well!  

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Posted by philo426 on Saturday, July 14, 2018 7:34 PM

Ok it appears to have worked,dunked it into the boiling water for a 20 count.Glued the rumble seat to ensure it retains its shape!  

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Posted by philo426 on Saturday, July 14, 2018 2:26 PM

Ok thanks for the info!

fox
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Posted by fox on Saturday, July 14, 2018 2:08 PM

I've used that method a few times. One suggestion, on the ends where the piece is clamped, put a piece of wood or metal between the clamps so the piece is held flat all the way across. If not, you might end up with bulges where the clamps are. I've had that happen.

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Anyone use the thermoform technique?
Posted by philo426 on Saturday, July 14, 2018 11:45 AM

Picked up this incomplete 32 Chevy made by Hubley!Missing the trunk lid so I thought I would cut a piece of sheet styrene slightly over size and clamp it to form the correct curvature.The plan is to immerse it in boiling water and allow it to cool.    

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