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General Category => N Gauge Discussion => Topic started by: Geoff on February 26, 2013, 05:18:52 PM

Title: 1" to 2" sheet material
Post by: Geoff on February 26, 2013, 05:18:52 PM
I am looking for some foam type material 1" to 2" thick so I can cut away sections easily for a stream, it would have to be in a size of 4 foot by 2 foot as so I can use it for the top of my base, if you know of anything that can help me, please could you point me in the right direction.

Cheers
Title: Re: 1" to 2" sheet material
Post by: keithfre on February 26, 2013, 05:29:42 PM
Quote from: Geoff on February 26, 2013, 05:18:52 PM
I am looking for some foam type material 1" to 2" thick so I can cut away sections easily for a stream, it would have to be in a size of 4 foot by 2 foot
You should be able to get polystyrene/styrofoam (in packs of 6, don't remember precisely) from a DIY store. This kind of thing:
http://www.wickes.co.uk/polystyrene-50mmx600x24m/invt/210802/ (http://www.wickes.co.uk/polystyrene-50mmx600x24m/invt/210802/)


Title: Re: 1" to 2" sheet material
Post by: Leo1961 on February 26, 2013, 06:15:35 PM
Can I suggest the following link as a possible solution.

http://www.trylon.co.uk/products/modelfoam.htm (http://www.trylon.co.uk/products/modelfoam.htm)
Title: Re: 1" to 2" sheet material
Post by: keithfre on February 26, 2013, 06:26:04 PM
Quote from: Leo1961 on February 26, 2013, 06:15:35 PM
Can I suggest the following link as a possible solution.

http://www.trylon.co.uk/products/modelfoam.htm (http://www.trylon.co.uk/products/modelfoam.htm)
That looks like it might be less messy than the styrofoam insulation I suggested.
Come to think of it, there's a foam shop just round the corner from me here in The Hague that sells mattresses, cushions and various kinds of foam for them. Perhaps you have something near you?
Title: Re: 1" to 2" sheet material
Post by: Geoff on February 26, 2013, 07:06:05 PM
Quote from: Leo1961 on February 26, 2013, 06:15:35 PM
Can I suggest the following link as a possible solution.

http://www.trylon.co.uk/products/modelfoam.htm (http://www.trylon.co.uk/products/modelfoam.htm)

Thats the stuff Leo thanks very much, and thanks Keith for your help.