Erfolg Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 I am down to my last peice of extruded polystyrene foam (brown in colour).Where do modellers buy their mythical blue foam from?RegardsErfolg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Eccles Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 I purchase Blue Foam (Styrofoam) from the following model shop, not found any DIY outlets who stock it.Blackburn Model Supplieshttp://www.blackburnmodels.comRegardsGraham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Green Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 HiI used to get mine from Hampshire Insulation, they use to stock several grades from virgin bead white to blue and pink, I even had some green once.There phone number is / was 01962 777730.They are near Southampton, and I used to collect so not sure what their delivery would be like.Very helpful I recall, I've stopped making wings commercially now so have not used them for 3 years or more.Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Gow Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 try a local insulation or flooring company for blue foam, it comes in fairly large sheets but most will cut it down smaller for you.pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miniman Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 The foam I use is called "Floormate" and "Wallmate", and is made by Dow Corning. I get it from the local builders merchants. I can obtain it in a few sizes- 8foot x 2 foot/ 4x2 / 8x4.The blue foam is more dense than the pink, and also a little heavier.I use the 2" thick for smaller leccy models, and Ive used the 4" thick for 0.40 size glow fuselages.I make whole planes out of the stuff, and have developed a nice easy process over time. I can explain if anyone is interested. I have numerous build threads on another forum.Does anybody know where to get "fan fold foam" Its the same blue foam, but in thin sections. I know its all the rage in the USA for quick builds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erfolg Posted September 5, 2007 Author Share Posted September 5, 2007 I now have my blue foamFrom Sheffield Insulation (Trafford Park, Manchester) Dow Corning Floormate X20050mm, 8*4 feetCost? £11.20Thanks for all your help and guidanceA HappyErfolg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erfolg Posted September 5, 2007 Author Share Posted September 5, 2007 JetsomeI collected.They do deliver, although one sheet may cost more in delivery charges than for the foam.Sheffield insulation appear to have sites all around the UK.Just be talking to another modeller, who told me that Sheffield are the only people to carry the stuff as stock.I have just run out of the foam I was using, think it was called "Rohrcell". It was firmer than Blue Foam, would take resin etc.I now have to find or be told of the limitations of Blue Foam. Can I cyno, dope it for finishing?RegardsErfolg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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