where to buy foam to wrap fuel tanks
05-01-2003, 05:25 PM
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I needing to purchase some foam to wrap up my fuel tank. Someone please tell me wally world has some? 
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You need latex foam rubber...you might try a fabric store or upholstery shop if you don't have a hobby shop near by. Other wise it's www.towerhobbies.com
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The nearest hobby shop to me is about a 30 minute drive. If I get home late from the office one more day this week, the wife is going to throw me and the dog out. 
I live only a few miles from wal-mart, you all think I can find it there.
I live only a few miles from wal-mart, you all think I can find it there.
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hey, wait a minute, I forgot about Lowe's and Home Depot,,,they're just down the street as well. I should be able to work on my plane and sleep on my own bed now. 
05-01-2003, 08:03 PM
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If you want a life time supply of foam for your planes, go to an automotive apohlstery shop and they will give you there scrap pieces for free. I have heard that you need to use ONLY latex but it has not hurt any of my planes in over 12 years of using it to pack around the tank. I still use the good stuff for the RX though.
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Ok, I'm back from work now and had to go to 3 shops to get my hands on some foam. I'm not sure what latex foam looks like, perhaps someone can chime in and let me know.
Here is what I found. Is this ok?
Here is what I found. Is this ok?
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Go buy you a pc. of 1/2" carpet padding, you have to buy at least a 12" x 12' long pc. as the carpet shops all carry 12' wide pad.
Won't cost a lot and you will have enough to last a life time !
Won't cost a lot and you will have enough to last a life time !
