| Hi Jankers,
Not quite sure what the guage of the sheet is, I just use the standard sheets available from the Model shops. Some of it is more or less same thickness as r/c car bodyshells although you could use thinner sheets for smaller parts.
It is usually clear sheet sometimes clear tinted but that will work just as well, Thin plasticard if you can get the right sheet sizes should also work but I must admit I have yet to try this. (It melts well when you put something hot on it so it should mould)
Too thick a sheet would probably take too long to soften and may not mould as well.
As for you suggestion for the alternative heat source, yes it can be done using that as well, just make sure you have the unit plugged in nearby so you can transfer the soften sheet on the frame onto the base unit as quick as possible.
Don't hold too close to the electric bars though as you will end up with nice big holes in your sheet !!
Regards.......Mark.
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