Hawkwrench Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 Just wanting some opinions on what is better for making tarps, blankets, pouches, etc. Which is better for workability, stickiness, sanding, and shaping? I have used AS, but don't like the stickiness. Wanting to know if Milliput is better. Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landrotten Highlander Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 When working with Miliput it is easier to keep your fingers wet, otherwise it will stick to your fingers. Done know about AS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob MDC Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 So far my "go to " is Mr Pro H and Mr Pro L GSI's epoxy putties expensive and not easy to find but worth it pro-h (heavy) good general purpose with a good working time if you use Mr Colour thinners to smooth off if can feather in really well. Mr Pro-L (light) if you use a bit of talc this will roll down to paper thin great for tarps covers and it will roll up well for bedding and stuff. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkwrench Posted February 23, 2021 Author Share Posted February 23, 2021 (edited) The reason why I'm asking around, is because I'm having to scratchbuild this right here. It's called a SKEDCO and it used to carry the victims during a rescue. It's kinda replacing the stokes basket as the preferred method of patient transport. I have the straps and buckles covered already using PE, but I've tried to roll out the AP to a thin piece and it didn't work out well at all. Tim Edited February 23, 2021 by Hawkwrench D.B. Andrus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 I actually don't enjoy working with either of them. In fact, I have a love/hate relationship with all 2-part epoxy putties. I know that doesn't help with your question, but a guy's got to have a rant now and then! Kev D.B. Andrus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quang Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 Your SKEDCO is basically a flat plastic(?) board curved at certain angles. I’d use a mix of 70% white milliput and 30% Kneadatite/Duro. The DURO adds flexibility to the Milliput and renders it less fragile especially when rolled into a thin sheet. HTH Quang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 I might even try Quangs suggestion, with maybe even the addition of making a mold of how you want the SKEDCO to look, then cover the mold with release agent or wax paper or the like and try sculpting the mix over the mold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fleischmann Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 (edited) 17 hours ago, Hawkwrench said: Just wanting some opinions on what is better for making tarps, blankets, pouches, etc. Which is better for workability, stickiness, sanding, and shaping? I have used AS, but don't like the stickiness. Wanting to know if Milliput is better. Tim The trick with Apoxie Sculpt is to wait a bit before working it. Also, they make a chemical in a dropper bottle that you apply while you are forming to help smooth it out- you can get it really thin- Im away from the bench right now, but I’ll try to remember to dig out that chemical for you- However; you might be able to scratch that out of lead foil formed over a wood master- P Edited February 23, 2021 by Pete Fleischmann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggernut Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 I'd try and use plastic sheet 0.010" or thereabouts. You can cut, form, and bend it as needed. You can either heat form the curves using a wooden form as Pete suggested or use the PE straps (if they're adhered well enough) to augment hand-made bends. It might also be easier on you to add those brass ringed holes to a plastic part than in a two-part epoxy part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thierry laurent Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 Indeed, why not vacforming it? The shapes look particularly suited to such an approach. D.B. Andrus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quang Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 8 minutes ago, thierry laurent said: Indeed, why not vacforming it? The shapes look particularly suited to such an approach. Yeah but how do you pull the formed plasticard out of the wood ‘mould’? Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 1 minute ago, quang said: Yeah but how do you pull the formed plasticard out of the wood ‘mould’? I would think you would make the wooden mold with a step under it to get the lower edges formed correctly, then leave the mold open at the bottom, and when done just remove the vac pull as normal. mozart and thierry laurent 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 I might say heating styrene sheet around a mold, or using lead sheet might work well considering the shapes of the thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quang Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 It took me 15 minutes to do this with only the ICM 1/32 WASP figure as reference. Just to show how the method works. 1- White Milliput balls just prior to be kneaded 2-Milliput thoroughly mixed 3-Rolled into a thin sheet. With plenty of talcum powder 4-Piece of foam representing the ‘casualty’. 5- Milliput sheet cut to shape 6- Fold edges. Edges can be worked for 30minutes while the Mill hardens. Will fully cure overnight after which it can de drilled, sanded and painted as you wish. If you have any question, just shoot. Cheers, Quang easixpedro, mozart, Out2gtcha and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 Yep, that looks like it turned out well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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