04-28-2009, 03:59 PM
I agree with MountainMan - very nice work, Drew. 
Loren, one of the reasons that I no longer use wood to build models is because wood construction seems to have a lifespan limited by the adhesives used, whereas I've never had a styrene structure fall apart with age. If you use a solvent-type cement, the construction will be very strong, too. Styrene also allows construction to proceed pretty-well as fast as you can assemble the parts, as there's very little drying time required. Also, in my opinion, properly-finished styrene can replicate wood, either painted or unpainted, better than can the wood which we commonly use for our models. Check HERE for some tips.
Wayne
Loren, one of the reasons that I no longer use wood to build models is because wood construction seems to have a lifespan limited by the adhesives used, whereas I've never had a styrene structure fall apart with age. If you use a solvent-type cement, the construction will be very strong, too. Styrene also allows construction to proceed pretty-well as fast as you can assemble the parts, as there's very little drying time required. Also, in my opinion, properly-finished styrene can replicate wood, either painted or unpainted, better than can the wood which we commonly use for our models. Check HERE for some tips.
Wayne