Im searching for this white cardboard put together with this blue tape that everyone is using. What is the best Material for this task?
Ive done some tests with cardboard but im thinking about better, more flexible material. Im seeing everyone is working with this white material and blue tape........what is it? In attachment my pre-prototype cardboard test
IMG_20190930_200738 (resized).jpgCorrugated plastic sheets similar to those used for voting signs (free) I find the best. Flexible yet easy to cut. Good luck with your project. Corrugated plastic sheets are available from any office supply store.
Quoted from TecumsehPlissken:I think Jpop built entire machines(insert joke here) from something called foam core
Not that much of a joke; the Kiss licensing-bait machine he brought to MGC was all Foam-core. Cabinet, playfield, the works.
Quoted from Prospekteur:What is the best material for this task?
Just my opinion, but I think the silvery material used for the shorter ramp on the right side in your picture will last a lot longer than the tan material used for the longer ramp on the left side. It just looks a lot sturdier to me.
Thanks guys
I think I will just for fun test Corrugated plastic and Foam-core side by side.
"Not that much of a joke; the Kiss licensing-bait machine he brought to MGC was all Foam-core. Cabinet, playfield, the works." ......very interesting
littlecammi : No you not right in this case, have done a lot of tests today. The metallic one is crap. Ive replaced it with a cardboard design. Its lighter, cheaper and you can paint it with watercolor. When I have enough money I will buy one of these (the design is really awesome, too):
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