New Rotacraft tools kits

Rotacraft Slimline kit RC200
- Variable speed rotary tool 230V (3,000 - 13,000 rpm)
- Ideal for close up, detailed work.
- 2 grip positions - pen, palm
- 1.8m cable
- 75 accessories
- comes in an aluminium case

£39.99
order here:

Rotacraft 3 in 1 workshop RC80
The ideal precision tool set for modelling, electronics, small DIY tasks. Represents a £30 saving on items bought individually.
- Variable speed hi-torque Rotory tool 8000 - 16000 rpm
- Variable speed jigsaw 1500 - 4500 rpm
- Variable speed orbital sander 4500 - 9500 rpm (with delta attachment)
- 150 accessories
- Aluminium carry and storage case

£69.99 order here:

Stikfas are 1:20 (8 cm/3.25 inch) model assembly figures that come in kit form in a wide variety of colours, making them ideal for schematic models.

The design principle behind a Stikfas is that all of the joints are ball/socket, and offer exceptional poseability, interchangeability, and articulation.

This makes them ideal for animation, check this out if you don't believe me.

Product Benefits

Due to its special manufacturing process, STYROFOAM brand foam has a crispness other plastic foams lack.

The physical composition of STYROFOAM brand foam offers model makers many inherent benefits:

TH00002

6-in-1 Hammer tool

Unscrew the handle from this hammer to reveal 4 assorted screwdrivers right down to a spectacle screwdriver size.

£9.95

TP00010

Pliers

150 mm pliers. Ideal for light work these pliers have a slip joint to grip a wider range of objects. 4 different designs

£5.95

TK10056

Knife, utility retractable

The blade retracts for safety. 4 different designs.

£5.95

Gorilla Glue, one of the new generation polyurethane adhesives, it's an all purpose, interior/exterior glue ideal for most repair and bonding needs.

incredibly versatile & strong, Gorilla Glue is capable of glueing wood, stone, ceramics and metal.

• 100% waterproof - Gorilla Glue can be used indoors & outdoors, isn't effected by temperature and will not break down when exposed to rain, sun or snow.
• Strong & versatile - Gorilla Glue is a polyurethane glue with no additives or solvents allowing stronger bonding
• Stainable and paintable - Gorilla Glue leaves an invisible glue line that can be sanded, painted & stained.
• Easily sanded - Gorilla Glue will not gum up sandpaper or dull cutting tools.
• More coverage - expands 3 to 4 times its size, so you only need a small amount to one surface.
• A long open working time - Gorilla Glue has an open working time of 20 minutes giving plenty of time to set your project in perfect place.
• Dries light tan - Gorilla Glue goes on dark but dries a light colour.
• Non-toxic - Gorilla Glue is non toxic when cured, free from solvents & fillers, contains no carcinogens and does not release fumes when liquid or dry.
• Acid free - 100% polyurethane glue with a neutral pH.

4D modelshop stock two sizes of Gorilla glue: Gorilla Glue 2oz (AG00033) £4.85 Gorilla Glue 4oz (AG00034) £7.50

you can purchase Gorilla Glue through our secure online catalogue

Made with double thick adhesive, strong reinforced backing, and a tough all -weather shell.

Gorilla Tape is made up of three layers:
1. Outer Layer - a tough all weather shell creating a barrier that can withstand harsh elements, creates tough abrasuion resistance and forms a tight barrier against moisture.

2. Middle layer - a strong reinforced backing, woven for improved conformability to surface features, incredibly strong but can be ripped by hand.

3. Inner layer - double thick adhesive, the thick agressive adhesive fills gaps for stickier grip especially useful on rough, porous or imperfect surfaces.

Gorilla Tape is available here (modelshop code AT30000 £3.99)

We now stock a range of Proxxon mini tools. These are high quality fine power tools manufactured specifically for model makers.

They are quiet, precise and vibration-free for extended use.

You can purchase a good selection of the Proxxon range through our secure catalogue that includes: drill grinders, sanders, saws, lathes, angle grinders, airbrushes, carvers and all appropiate accessories.

Debonders

A bottle of debonder is a must for your tool box, why? well read on .....

Debonders can be used to debond misaligned parts or clean up excess adhesive. They are also useful for removing spilled adhesives from the work area, removing paint overspray, fingernail polish, scuff marks, and stains from eyeglasses and ........ they can unstick glued fingers too!

USEFUL HINTS/NOTES - Debonders work best under repeated applications rather than one excessively large application. Apply debonder, allow it to dissolve hardened superglue and repeat as necessary.

Caution - may attack certain plastics and remove paint, so always test surface first before using.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE - Ensure parts are clean, dry and free from oil and grease. Simply apply to cured adhesive, allow to penetrate, rub off softened adhesive.

4D modelshop supply two debonders: RiteLok Debonder & Z7 Debonder

Rite-lok Debonder 20g Product code: AS00002

Z-7 Debonder 29.6ml Product Code: AS00010

see our catalogue to order debonders

Paverpol

Figurines by Jossy de Roode
(her book 'From T-shirt to Garden Statue' BP00010 available here)

fig 1

fig 2

Instructions for use To make a figurine

• You will need 3 pieces of electrical wire
• Twist the 2 pieces of 60 cm wire together from the centre for approx. 8cm giving 20cm for each arm and 30cm for each leg.
• Fold the 3rd piece (40cm long) in half and twist a 3cm loop in it. This will be the head.
• Connect the head piece by looping it around the 'arms' of the first shape twice, and bend the loose bits down towards the 'waist' (bottom of the 8cm twists).
• Thicken the wire figure with aluminium foil until obtaining a human figure. Fasten the loose pieces of foil with masking tape.

Cutting the T-shirt

• Use only 100% cotton T-shirts, the colour doesn't matter, as long as its a single colour.
• Cut all seams and hems off the T-shirt.
• Cut 4 24x24cm strips. Then cut each piece into 4, so you have 16 6x24 strips.
• Cut another 4 24x24cm pieces from thicker T-shirt (this is for dressing the statue and drapes better).

• Put half the Paverpol into a dish. (1/2 litre).
• If using colour, add about half of the Pavercolour to the Paverpol (although the colour doesn't look right, it dries darker - so don't add more colour).
• Dip the fabric little by little into the Paverpol and knead it so that it becomes completely absorbed. This means you get strips and pieces that looks like leather.
• You can then 'model' the fabric.

• Wrap the entire wire and foil statue with fabric strips that have been dipped one by one.
  Make a 'mummy'
• Work from top towards the bottom, and wrap the strips tightly around the frame.
  They will stick by themselves.
• One layer is enough, but if the arm or leg is too thin, wrap another layer of fabric around to fill it out.
• Once the statue has been wrapped, spread a thin layer of Paverpol onto the seat (bottom) and place it on a concrete pillar or brick (the base).
• Press firmly. It will not bind immediately, but within a few days will be completely stuck.
• Bend the statue into the desired position.

• Now use the larger pieces to dress the statue. First drape the dry fabric over the statue. This will give you an approximate idea of how you would like it to be.
• Start using the fabric pieces from a corner eg if you twist the corner of a piece around the waist, it will form folds. This is nice if you wish to create a long folded gown (see fig 2).
• You can make a folded top by draping the corner of the piece over the shoulder.

• Allow statue to dry at least one hour at room temperature.
• You can also use a hairdryer if it still feels sticky after an hour.
• You can now paint and/or varnish the statue.

• After finishing, the statue must be allowed to harden. It will be rock hard within 3 days, but to be sure, leave it for a week.
• If you have used acrylic paints, you must protect it by varnishing over it.

see our catalogue to order Paverpol