Interesting about the moulding application and its flexibility. May be good for corners etc. What about the mixing in colours with the different pats? Is that possible and how does that comes out? Great review. Hopefully I can get the Styroplast here in the UK soon.
Since it holds the rocks nicely, will it hold flocking? Also would you think it could do things like hold tree bases, say from Woodland Scenics? Would seem to give the ability to help make it possible to hide the base. As usual a great review. The stuff you do helps very much.
Mike, you mentioned possibly building multi layers with this as the adhesive -- is it drillable for placing small trees etc into it or even larger holes for being able to lay Christmas light cords and sockets?
It can be drilled and sanded, but in thin layers it can be a bit brittle. So getting a clean hole might not be easy. It will depend on the thickness and how carefully you drill. But it can be done and small cracks can be hidden by flock/snow in any case. :)
thanks for the Video Man I have been looking for something to use on my titans so that shipping them wont kill them now I have found something that can help me.
For tinting, you may want to use raw pigment powder instead of any kind of paint. Using powder though may present it's own problem in the form of uneven mixing, floating and flooding, uneven dispersion in the mix, etc. I dont suspect there is any kind of binder in styroplast to help with that. Different ways of tinting it using enamels, or non water based paint, or pigment powders may be worth a look.
Maybe I'm missing it but what is the difference between the styroplast and the foam coat stuff? Both just add that protective layer to the foam right? Or does the styroplast do something more?
***** it would really really hepl if some one would set up a camera specifically for application demo of this stuff. It's really hard to use. I recently found out that a 50/50 ratio is possible and the stuff will cure at that mix. That makes it easier to spread but may make it cure even faster. I don't get a second chance with what I am doing at this point so I was looking for a real DEMO, not a review and examples o finished work. You don't have to split work time if the goal is a demo.
foofighterubu I appreciate the thought that it wouldn't compete with work time, but for me it would. Setting up the focal depth, camera frame, making sure work is in frame, audio, etc. Keeping an eye on those things would be distracting for me. I would want the video to be high quality. Plus, when I am working, there are things I don't want to show. I'm not speaking about the work it self, but my personal quirks. *grin*
I understand. there are techniques I have developed that I would be reluctant to share after working hard to learn and developed to my unique skillset. What I meant was there are NO clips of how to even begin to apply the styroplast. And at $85 a gallon is an expensive learning process. Even in the most basic wood shop, or electronics class they tell you which end of the hammer or volt meter to hold LOL.
+foofighterubu When I posted this, I didn't really have any experience with it beyond what I showed. I haven't used it much since then either so I'm not sure I would be the best resource for application tips. :) I was surprised to see that the HWFF channel doesn't have a video on it. You might suggest that to them. I did see another video where someone applied it to a large piece. You could maybe ask him for some tips. th-cam.com/video/GoR5iQ18P08/w-d-xo.html Hope it helps a little. :)
I know it's been awhile since you did this review but I know you were talking about maybe having to sand it before using primer and then it ended up not needing sanding at all but have you ever tried sanding the Styroplast? If I got some unsightly drips could I sand them down do you think? Thanks so much for reviewing these products they're very helpful~
No problem. :) You can sand it, but I think sanding thick areas will be more difficult. If removing drips were the goal, I would recommend taking down the bulk with a palm sander first, and then do the final sanding for a smooth finish by hand. If you have other questions about it, just let me know. :)
@Terranscapes Exactly what I was looking for. I'll pick up some Stryoplast. Thanks for the videos!
Interesting about the moulding application and its flexibility. May be good for corners etc.
What about the mixing in colours with the different pats? Is that possible and how does that comes out?
Great review. Hopefully I can get the Styroplast here in the UK soon.
Since it holds the rocks nicely, will it hold flocking? Also would you think it could do things like hold tree bases, say from Woodland Scenics? Would seem to give the ability to help make it possible to hide the base. As usual a great review. The stuff you do helps very much.
Mike, you mentioned possibly building multi layers with this as the adhesive -- is it drillable for placing small trees etc into it or even larger holes for being able to lay Christmas light cords and sockets?
It can be drilled and sanded, but in thin layers it can be a bit brittle. So getting a clean hole might not be easy. It will depend on the thickness and how carefully you drill. But it can be done and small cracks can be hidden by flock/snow in any case. :)
You give EXCELLENT REVIEWS! Now I can decide on what kit I want for Haunted Prop Projects. Thanks a lot!!!!!!!!
Styroplast looks like a great product to buff up foam terrain pieces! Thanks for keeping us up to speed. 8-)
thanks for the Video Man I have been looking for something to use on my titans so that shipping them wont kill them now I have found something that can help me.
For tinting, you may want to use raw pigment powder instead of any kind of paint. Using powder though may present it's own problem in the form of uneven mixing, floating and flooding, uneven dispersion in the mix, etc. I dont suspect there is any kind of binder in styroplast to help with that. Different ways of tinting it using enamels, or non water based paint, or pigment powders may be worth a look.
Great review, thanks alot. I hope it will be possible to buy this product here in Europe soon aswell.
Maybe I'm missing it but what is the difference between the styroplast and the foam coat stuff? Both just add that protective layer to the foam right? Or does the styroplast do something more?
Is it advisable to use for statues and can be sanded to a smooth finish?
It can't quite be sanded smooth as it has some grit to it. You can smooth brush strokes fairly well, but a really smooth surface isn't possible.
Hey Mike I love your videos but do you have any videos where you're actually doing the work?
Not really - there are a couple. I can't set up cameras while I work. I can't split my attention between the recording and the working.
***** it would really really hepl if some one would set up a camera specifically for application demo of this stuff.
It's really hard to use.
I recently found out that a 50/50 ratio is possible and the stuff will cure at that mix. That makes it easier to spread but may make it cure even faster.
I don't get a second chance with what I am doing at this point so I was looking for a real DEMO, not a review and examples o finished work.
You don't have to split work time if the goal is a demo.
foofighterubu I appreciate the thought that it wouldn't compete with work time, but for me it would. Setting up the focal depth, camera frame, making sure work is in frame, audio, etc. Keeping an eye on those things would be distracting for me. I would want the video to be high quality. Plus, when I am working, there are things I don't want to show. I'm not speaking about the work it self, but my personal quirks. *grin*
I understand.
there are techniques I have developed that I would be reluctant to share after working hard to learn and developed to my unique skillset.
What I meant was there are NO clips of how to even begin to apply the styroplast.
And at $85 a gallon is an expensive learning process.
Even in the most basic wood shop, or electronics class they tell you which end of the hammer or volt meter to hold LOL.
+foofighterubu When I posted this, I didn't really have any experience with it beyond what I showed. I haven't used it much since then either so I'm not sure I would be the best resource for application tips. :) I was surprised to see that the HWFF channel doesn't have a video on it. You might suggest that to them. I did see another video where someone applied it to a large piece. You could maybe ask him for some tips.
th-cam.com/video/GoR5iQ18P08/w-d-xo.html
Hope it helps a little. :)
I know it's been awhile since you did this review but I know you were talking about maybe having to sand it before using primer and then it ended up not needing sanding at all but have you ever tried sanding the Styroplast? If I got some unsightly drips could I sand them down do you think? Thanks so much for reviewing these products they're very helpful~
No problem. :) You can sand it, but I think sanding thick areas will be more difficult. If removing drips were the goal, I would recommend taking down the bulk with a palm sander first, and then do the final sanding for a smooth finish by hand. If you have other questions about it, just let me know. :)
***** Awesome! Thank you so much for the fast reply I'll definitely try that!
indeed i would like to see you making the pieces, but i will say that i get a lot of info out of what you are talking about,
I like your taste in music :D