Shane B

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Where can i get foam for some planes i am going to scratch build ,, and what kind should i get ,,,

multimike

HI warbird, you need the blue or pink foam from a builders supply, I must admit I am a cheapskate and go and ask for broken sheets wich the will give for FREE

Lake Flyer

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Hey Multimike since your in B.C. too which builders supply do you go to for free foam, I might try the same thing

4*60

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And I thought I was "careful" with my money! I'm in BC too and just recently paid $20x2 for 2 sheets of blue 2x8x2.5" sheets.

Flypaper 2

I buy dock flotation bilots, 4 by 8 by 8 in. thick. You guys on the west end might find them at a marina or where to get them. lifetime supply, almost.

Shane B

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Does some foams work better than others ,,, and what about weight ,,

KC-135

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Hello warbird,I use the ploysytrene foam or known as white foam.It cuts easy but make sure you get virgin foam and not regrind.Regrind crumbles when trying to dig out areas.Look in the phone book under foam or plastics and you should find a manufacture that makes it.I get it from a manufacture and they cut me a 4'x8'x4''for $24.00

KJohn

Here is an interesting site that states:

''Therefore it is wise to go to a foam manufacturer and specify one pound per cubic foot virgin bead expanded bead polystyrene''

http://winshipmodels.tripod.com/myfav3.htm

Specifically see the paragraph starting with:

''Not All Foams Are Created Equal''

Virgin foam apparently has no recycled debris thus the hot wire will not encounter material variations as it cuts.


Here is another interesting site that discusses different types of foam:

http://www.favonius.com/soaring/