Kevin

Posted on 6/22/09

More | Report Post

On 6/22/09, EB wrote:
> For years, we have used molecular model kits with wooden
> atoms and metallic springs for bonds. Needless to say, they
> are a frustration for everyone -- teacher and students --
> because they won't stay together. I'm looking into plastic
> model kits and am interested in feedback on your success or
> lack of success with various kits (i.e. Flinn has two
> different styles, some with big atoms and others with small
> atoms that look more like pop beads).
>
> Does anyone have a recommendation?

I really like the Darling models. They are stick models,
rather than ball-and-stick, but they are the only ones I've
found that result in a rigid peptide plane and that can
represent hydrogen bonds. Since I do a lot of protein
modeling, peptide planes and hydrogen bonds are important to
me! The Darling models are only available through his website,
but they are pretty cheap, and you can order just the
replacement parts you need (for about 10 cents a piece) to
maintain kits that have had parts lost or damaged

Darling models web site

Next Post >>

Posts on this thread, including this one