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What are the advantages of photoetched parts on plastic kits?Read morePhotoetched parts are small parts made of metal, manufactured using the photo etching technique. This technique...
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How do I solder?Read moreSafety warning Soldering irons get very hot and can reach temperatures in excess of 400 degrees centigrade, so...
What type of plastic is used in plastic models?
The plastic used in most model kits is injection moulded polystyrene which has been used since the early 1950's.
It is also used today in other everyday items such as car number plates and disposable knife and forks and food packaging.
Before the early 1950's models were made from injection moulded cellulose acetate, but this proved to be brittle
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