Thanks, the model's not in good enough shape to paint really. I just finished my first fully finished model last semester, I'll have pics up by spring break hopefully.
CCS Automotive Senior "Use no way as way, Have no limitation as limitation" - Bruce Lee "Take notes on the world, there will be a test" - Chris Bangle
"For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. " Vexed & Glorious as ever _________________________ ---------GRAFFITITECH---------
Hello I teach high school design courses and I am preparing a course called Future Transportation.
I am interested in having my students design and build models of futuristic cars.
My questions are technical. What kinds of clay work best for bulding model cars? I've seen recipes for modeling clay online that seem very inexpense (flour, salt and water). Are these realistic for my purposes?
To get the best results for your students I would recommend one of the professional industrial design clays. If you check my blog there is a section on materials, here is the link to the section on clay.
Each of the companies have their own brand and all have good work ability. I would suggest using a medium hardness so as not to restict the design intent through too hard a clay. If the amounts are not too great I would imagine that you could secure some clay from Chavant or Kolb for your purpose. Jack North of Chavant and Mark Malewitz of Kolb are both very approachable.
