A material for very small scale experiments

Syndicate replies to “A material for very small scale experiments” topic Tue, 04/29/2008 - 14:54 — ben-abuya

This stuff is a nylon-like plastic that is completely malleable at low temperatures. When it hardens, it's a very tough, durable plastic, but you can turn it back into a play-doh consistency by pouring boiling water on it. It struck me as useful for making model buoyancy chambers and other parts for tub to pool-size models.

shapelock.com/index.html

‹ modelling islands Floating Islands in Dubai ›

Comment viewing options

Select your preferred way to display the comments and click "Save settings" to activate your changes.
Wed, 04/30/2008 - 16:00 — libertariandoc

What does it do at temps of

What does it do at temps of (say) 40C?  There are areas where the seawater will be that warm (and warmer).

 

 

Wed, 04/30/2008 - 22:49 — ben-abuya

I wouldn't actually use it

I wouldn't actually use it in the ocean, I'd only make very small models out of it, e.g. to test buoyancy designs in a pool.