0.015" clear PETG

wufer · 20-11-2008

Looking for a supplier of 0.015" clear PETG in UK.

Just in small amounts thou. 12"x12" or so, and about 3 or 4 sheets
Enough to make ,in 1/48 scale, one of these.
But the auw MUST be light.
Cheers
Derek.
Photos: Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane Aircraft Pictures | Airliners.net

crash93 · 20-11-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by wufer

Looking for a supplier of 0.015" clear PETG in UK.

Just in small amounts thou. 12"x12" or so, and about 3 or 4 sheets
Enough to make ,in 1/48 scale, one of these.
But the auw MUST be light.
Cheers
Derek.
Photos: Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane Aircraft Pictures | Airliners.net

what is PETG is it a wafer thin fiberglass

peter

wufer · 20-11-2008

No, its very thin plastic, but a tough plastic.
When its in its sheet form it feels as thin as paper and all wobbly.
But if vac formed or glued into a form it makes a tough structure
This is the stuff.

Derek.

tag · 21-11-2008

hi wufer
Try Amari plastics they may be of help

Amari Plastics

if not they may put you on to another supplier

wufer · 21-11-2008

Cheers Tony.
Just emailed Leeds branch,
so i'll let you know how it goes

This firm have thin sheets of clear styrene sheet, but not thin enough, but i might have to try some in the end.
E.M.A Model Supplies Limited

Derek.

bogstandard · 21-11-2008

Try your standard cheapo supermarket pop bottles, especially if you are experimenting.

John

the purple helmet · 21-11-2008

- or try an old fashioned r/c planes shop . they will usually have acetate sheet in various thicknesses . i've heatformed canopies etc with it -

- blimp .

wufer · 27-11-2008

Thanks for your surjestions.
I found a firm who sell just what i need.
Sunlight Plastics Ltd - Homepage

Thanks again.
Derek.

Ps.
Oh, and you might be interested if you click on Exciting Challenges.(one for you helicopter boys)

wufer · 27-11-2008

Just got my email back from Sunlight.
One A4 sheet of .5mm PETG costs £3.20 +vat+post.

And thats just for ONE sheet.

Ye right.

Derek.

bogstandard · 27-11-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by wufer

Just got my email back from Sunlight.
One A4 sheet of .5mm PETG costs £3.20 +vat+post.

And thats just for ONE sheet.

Ye right.

Derek.

Hence do all your trials beforehand with pop bottles, and only use the good stuff for the final job, after you have got around all the problems.

But another thought, would projection acetate work? you know the stuff, draw on it and stick it in an overhead projector. Usually pennies a sheet, and thin.

John