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Jim from Valencia CA
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 Posted - 07/14/2005 : 23:22:02
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When I visited Allen McClennan's V&O he told me that he uses structolite insterad of Hydrocal. Evidently Structolite was used in lath and plaster walls before the era of drywall. Allen told me that he used the same material on his old V&O and back then it was readily available. He likes it because it takes longer to set up than Hydrocal and is stronger. Today it is hard to find. Has anyone else used this product? If so, how do you like it and where do you get it?
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atsfman
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Posted - 07/14/2005 : 23:39:35
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I used it on my old Mojave Western back in the 1970's to mid 80's and liked it very much. Source dried up and never found it again. I found it very nice to work with because of drying time.
Bob
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Judson
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Posted - 07/15/2005 : 00:00:19
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I would contact USG to find out the dealer nearest to you. Structolite is still listed on their website at http://www.usg.com/
I like using USG Sheetrock Lightweight pre-mixed joint compound for applying hydrocal cast rocks and for general shaping over hardshell.
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Capt. Mudflap
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Posted - 07/15/2005 : 01:33:39
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Jim,
To answer your question: "Has anyone else used this product?"
Yes, I have, back in 1988 & '89. It was more readily available then, as I recall last year trying to buy it at the builders supply that I got it at initially, and when I asked the manager about it he replied "Structo-what?!?!?!...never heard of it!"
So much for his knowledge of Structolite (or lack of same.)
I tried the website that Judson supplied in his post:
http://www.usg.com/
and found it through a product search, which basically states to look-up U.S. Gypsum products, i.e. phone book, etc.
I did like Structolite for scenery/hardshell. Plaster soaked paper towel methods.
Also, I found that when I used it to attach my plaster of paris rock castings to wire, it allowed the castings to blend in so well, that the large expanse of rocks (about 3'), looks as though it is one continuous mass of a rock formation. Perfect!
As Allen told you, it does have a longer "set-up" time. If he says it's stronger than hydocal...that's good enough for me I suppose!
My guess is what he doesn't know abour model railroading- ain't worth knowin'!
Good luck in your quest, & please let us know of its' availability.
No doubt my input wasn't of any great help, other than confirm a webite, and "hands-on"
experience using that product.
Also consider what your intended use is, and there may be a good and/or better alternative; pricewise & availability.
If you are residing in Calif.,then any contact here in Florida, won't do you much good! (8^()
Regards,
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LVRALPH
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Posted - 07/15/2005 : 07:22:15
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I just bought a bag at Home Depot. Very easy to find in the building materials section. I asked a sales person if they had it and he took me right to it. I love this stuff as a finish coat for scenery. It is very lite and easy to work with with its long setting time. I will never use plaster again for a finish coat.
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Capt. Mudflap
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Posted - 07/15/2005 : 21:17:19
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Thanks LV Ralph! I don't go to Home Depot much anymore, as it's a hassle traffic-wise. There's a Lowes, within 2 miles of my home. If they don't have "Structolite", I'll certainly make the drive (yuk!), to H.D.
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LVRALPH
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Posted - 07/16/2005 : 07:22:56
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The sales person I spoke to at HD said contractors use it for leveling floors. Might also be in the flooring section. I need to get some 1 x 2's this weekend. I will look where my local HD has it and report back.
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Jim from Valencia CA
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Posted - 07/16/2005 : 15:48:15
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Thanks everyone. Allen said that it was easy to get when he did his first V&O, but indicated that it is more difficult to get these days. I was really impressed with its qualities on the new V&O.
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Jim from Valencia CA
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Posted - 07/16/2005 : 16:04:35
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Here are some pictures of the use of structolite on the V&O
Download Attachment:  V&O rock castings.JPG
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Download Attachment: V&O structolite.JPG
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LVRALPH
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Posted - 07/16/2005 : 18:29:04
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I tried to find Gypsolite per Dave Frary recomendation in one of his scenery video's. Home Depot told me Stuctolite was the same type of product. I have not been disappointed.
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LVRALPH
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Posted - 07/24/2005 : 12:23:37
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I said I would report back as to the exact location of Structolite in Home Depot. It is in the shower section where they have shower enclosures. It is used as a floor leveler.
Hope this helps for anyone looking for it.
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