James Green2 Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 Hi All, I am finally getting started now on my first build with foamboard and B&Q 2mm underlay foam. I have to say that after a trepidatious start, I am starting to enjoy working with these materials. Still very early days, but I like the way the 2mm stuff can be shaped with heat and it then retains the desired curvature. The Hobbycraft foamboard is easy enough to work with and the paper backing comes away very easily with the iron. I'll update as I go, with the build. Regards James. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Davies 3 Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 Great work James, watching with interest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin collins 1 Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 Great start James, i don't use heat, just roll it over a counter edge but whatever works for you and it is all knowledge passed on, i will give that a try one i am on to the skinning section of my build. Looking forward to watching yours come together. 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Davies 3 Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 What's great is that we are all finding different techniques, methods and structures. Sure there are some limitations, but there are also a lot of advantages over conventional materials. As Martin said, the door to the foamboard room is now open! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodgerep Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 Hello James Thanks for sharing your build and the pics. It looks v impressive, am assuming you are copying some balsa plans using foam. Personally I have never made anything so intricate, all I have done is a number of Ugly sticks and a Wot4, they are fairly boxy :-) Like Martin I just use the edge of the table, never thought of heat for curves, will give heat a try. What glues are you using? Will follow your build with interest, will be esp interested in how it flys. Best Wishes - John 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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