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Architecture Foam, High Density And Expanded Polystyrene.

FaolanH · 2011-10-01 22:14:52

I do a lot of model making and love making terrain (buildings, Statues, Ect.) and i was wondering if any of you guys use foam to make terrain. I dont want any normal polystyrene like what comes with tv's. Architecture Foam, High Density And Expanded Polystyrene is what i need. Do you know any stores that sell this stuff in…

01-10-2011 11:14PM

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FaolanH

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I do a lot of model making and love making terrain (buildings, Statues, Ect.) and i was wondering if any of you guys use foam to make terrain. I dont want any normal polystyrene like what comes with tv's. Architecture Foam, High Density And Expanded Polystyrene is what i need. Do you know any stores that sell this stuff in the Dublin/Carlow/Kildare Area. What prices am i looking at?

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#2 02-10-2011 02:42PM

unreal_event

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i too would like to know this, for model aircraft though, (cork city area:))

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#3 02-10-2011 02:57PM

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www.specialistcrafts.ie do some, don't know if its what you are looking for. I use the basic insulating foam with beginners and they paper mache it to get a reasonable, paintable finish.

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#4 04-10-2011 04:48PM

kwalsh000

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There ya go
http://www.artmaterialsco.com/product_info.php?cPath=105&products_id=13872

Also sheet styrene or thin MDF

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