smart51
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| posted on 26/3/08 at 10:57 PM |
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where to get extruded foam sheets
I want some foam sheets to make a bodywork former. The white beady blown polystyrene sold by B&Q for insulation is no good for carving / sanding.
Where can I get the extruded stuff from?
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dave1888
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| posted on 26/3/08 at 11:10 PM |
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How about kingspan sheets about 2" thick
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twybrow
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| posted on 26/3/08 at 11:15 PM |
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If all else fails, expanding foam sands really well...!
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stuart_g
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| posted on 26/3/08 at 11:19 PM |
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blue foam that is used for model making is the perfect stuff for this. Have a word with your nearest r/c model shop. I also think it may be used in
the building industry but not sure.
[Edited on 26/3/08 by stuart_g]
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iank
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| posted on 27/3/08 at 12:11 AM |
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http://www.cfsnet.co.uk/acatalog/CFS_Catalogue__FOAMS___CORE_MATERIALS_129.html
Also a good supplier of grp materials and tools.
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Anonymous
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Richard Quinn
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| posted on 27/3/08 at 06:46 AM |
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I used to get mine off ebay...
Link
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trextr7monkey
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| posted on 27/3/08 at 09:46 AM |
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Blue styrofoam is quite expensive in large areas, the yellow stuffused by builders can be sanded gently toa decent finish but the dust is awful.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/14016102@N00/ (cut and paste this dodgey link)
Our most recent pics are here:
http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p211/trextr7monkey/
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Hammerhead
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| posted on 27/3/08 at 10:21 AM |
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You can get the high density stuff at large B&Q stores. It's made by Knauff. Should be in the lagging area, last time I looked it was about
£40 for about 3sq m.
Steve.
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Pdlewis
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| posted on 27/3/08 at 11:27 AM |
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Why not use the under floor inulation sheets they have on site they are solid and cut easily with a saw and sand very easily
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Marcus
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| posted on 27/3/08 at 12:36 PM |
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This is the stuff you need, here
Dunno about suppliers though, sorry.
Marcus
Because kits are for girls!!
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