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Offline nj_bartel

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Ball and Stick Models
« on: August 24, 2008, 03:32:32 PM »
Looking to buy one, anyone know of a good set?

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Re: Ball and Stick Models
« Reply #1 on: August 24, 2008, 07:36:31 PM »
I'd recommend AGAINST the "Proteus Chemistry Model" by Molecular Design Inc.  The tubing to simulate Pi binds did not fit into the P orbitals, and the connectors frequently get jammed so you have to either struggle with them or just manually remove the stupid locks that are on them.

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Re: Ball and Stick Models
« Reply #2 on: August 25, 2008, 07:11:57 AM »
the HGS brand is my favorite.  Easy to put together/take apart, excellent control of bond angles, easy chair flipping...

http://www.hgs-model.com/model/index.html

if it's just for a class, the 1013 is probably sufficient.  if you're going into research, get the 1005B
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Re: Ball and Stick Models
« Reply #3 on: August 25, 2008, 10:15:49 AM »
Thanks, went ahead and bought the 1005  :)

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