Gannet

Does anyone know what type of plastic (1, 2 ,3 etc) is used in plastic model kits, as far as rdecycling is concerned? Its astonishing that they don't seem to publish this information on the boxes (or have I overlooked it?)

tag

Carefull about getting rid of sprues as they are a valuable resorce :
Put pieces in a small jar add liquid cement a few days later a source of brushable filler
A lot of the bigger pieces can be used as pipes or large cables in Dioramas
The part numbers can also be used in Dio's on doors or panels
Heat over a candle and stretch fine wire
all of these and more are proper Re-cycling
Also models have been made from them including a Borg cube and a figure just using 'sprue's'

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Bazza

Hi Gannet
I believe the type of plastic in question is polystyrene which is type No.6. But Tag is quite right it is very useful for scratch builds and dio's, you can also make your own sheet plastic, just follow Tags' recipe (I use Nitromors instead of liquid cement) and then when you have a squishy mess pour it all on to a clean piece of glass sheet,which has been wiped with a tissue dipped in Kleer or vaseline or some other release agent, then spread out and leave for a couple of days till dry. Hey presto Sheet Plastic, great for repairs, scratch builds, panels, modifications etc.
Enjoy
Regards
Bazza

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wonwinglo

That sounds too good a tip not to try out Bazza ! I have some soaking now ready to give it a go,thanks for the tips everyone,sprue is just too useful to throw away,so hoard it and put it to good use.
You could even mould it over a former if necessary ?
Barry.

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Bazza

One Barry to another, or anyone else for that matter, has anyone tried melting down clear plastic by this method, if so, what happened was it useable, did it come out clear or bubbly and opaque. I'll have to try it sometime when I've got enough spare clear sprue. Could be great for moulding windscreens.

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