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Title: Printing Death Star wall etc
Post by: hemble on February 5, 2006, 01:21 AM

Hi Guys

I'm wanting to make dio's for my SW figures and the first lot I want to do is some Death Star sections so I was wondering what paper do you guys use?

I'm using plain paper (A4 size) to print on and the prints look good and I was thinking of using woodglue, do you guys suggest any other glue to use?

Ron

Title: Re: Printing Death Star wall etc
Post by: Clone Hunter on February 5, 2006, 02:08 AM

When I would print out tech specs for Transformers, I used elmers white glue.

I would also use comic backing boards for strength. I put the glue on the board, then used a cutout of the tech with a 1/2 inch (1 cm) border. I placed the tech on the glued area. Then used a soda can to roll it as flat as possible. Be mindful that the excess glue that might get on the can does not accidently roll onto the paper.

Title: Re: Printing Death Star wall etc
Post by: BrentS on February 5, 2006, 11:54 AM

You can buy spray adhesives (aerosol cans) that work very well.  However, you need to spray in a well ventilated area and you should lay out a bunch of old newspapers becuase the spray will go wider than just your paper.

Title: Re: Printing Death Star wall etc
Post by: hemble on February 6, 2006, 02:59 AM

Hi Guys

Thanks for the feedback really apprecaite the help I'll let you know how it turns out I'm going to a small dio over the weekend.

Ron