I used Taskboard to form the shape of an
oil tank using hot glue for
the joints and corners. Once done, I layered fiberglass over my
form to make the tank itself. A utility blade worked fine and I even
got Taskboard to mold into a 3D shape after wetting the sheet.
Taskboard is more stable and does not expand like foam core since
it does not have trapped air that expands with rise in temperature.
It's good stuff - Thumbs up - Taskboard Rocks! p.s. prior to using
hot glue I used pins to keep it together.
Mark Perkins
A
dilapidated boxcar
converted to a shed. The shell was built of Taskboard then
covered with wood sheathing.
Scott Anderson
I have built a number
of large scale, (1:20.3) model railroad structures since I last
contacted you. They have all been based on a Taskboard substructure. I
really like working with the material and have been touting it's
virtues to the local model RR crowd around Denver. I like how easy it
is to cut and form. Glue holds nicely to the surface. I'm glad I
discovered the product. ... I am a custom builder and partner in a
small model Railroad kit manufacturing company. ... I also present
clinics around the area and to nation conventions and I think the use
of Taskboard is good subject matter for clinic presentations. ...
Thanks, here
are a few pictures of some of the other pieces:
All of the
structures, with the exception of the coach body on the far left are
built with a Taskboard substructure. Basswood is applied to the
Taskboard with carpenter's glue. Very few problems with warpage. I
do brace the interiors with heavy basswood strip. You can get a sense
of the size of these pieces by noting the coffee can on the shelf
above. The large structure in the center is about 23" high.
This structure has a
Taskboard roof and is actually sitting on a base made of 3/32"
Taskboard. The foam scenery is hot glued to the Taskboard as are the
shingles hot glued to the roof one at a time.
This section car shed
is built of Taskboard with basswood applied and is sitting on a
Taskboard base. The cross ties, rails and building are adequate to
prevent warping of the base. I have yet to add scenery materials to the
base which I will do after I install the piece on my client's railroad.
Finally a "two holer"
outhouse under construction. The interior is in place, but the outer
wood has yet to be applied, so you can see the Taskboard quite clearly.
This is the same technique I've used with all the structures except I
usually apply the exterior siding prior to assembly. This little
structure stands 6" tall. Hope you enjoy my little tour. There are
lots more to build.
Scott Anderson
