Paper machet?

linster · Post by **linster** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 9:19 pm

Sorry to bump an old topic, but it could work if you make a mould of paper mache, paint it with a color, make button holes, and then put some layers (6) of bottled school glue on it. That way it would be water proof, and stronger. But it would take a day for each layer of glue to dry.

Post by **CronoTriggerfan** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 9:45 pm

That probably wouldn't be strong enough; plus, the insertion force of a cartridge (if you are indeed playing cartridge games) would be far too strong to hold. Paper machet, although creative, is just not practical. If you want a case on the cheap, buy a project box or do a case/frankenmod. Hope this helped.

CTFan

linster · Post by **linster** » Wed Jun 14, 2006 4:55 pm

I could work better using paper mache as an alternative to plastic, but still have an insternal wooden frame to support the paper mache.

opadave2000 · Post by **opadave2000** » Mon Jul 03, 2006 10:44 am

Maybe if everything internally was attached to the framework and the paper mache was a cosmetic shell it might work. Still, it might add too much bulk and/or weight. The R/C plane guys use thin fiberglass cloth and
minwax water based urethane to cover wings - fairly thin, light, and tough.
That might make your shell strong enough but it is another layer of weight.
Just my 2 pennies worth...
OD2K

gamekid512 · Post by **gamekid512** » Mon Jul 03, 2006 7:29 pm

I dont get why this goes on for 3 PAGES!!!!