Pink polystrene board

[marcusluis]

Any body know where i can get Pink polystrene board? i live in South Wales..

[SotF]

No real idea, but once you find some, if you ever have a desire for wargaming with a more Japanese type feel either with Samurai or some of the more futuristic stuff, save the scraps of the pink foam and take a sander to it for some rather easy to get flocking for cherry trees

[AndrewBeasley]

Wickes had some a few weeks ago.  Not cheap by any means.

If you are after smaller bits have a look at http://www.evilmushroomgames.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=2&sort=20a&page=2

[Eric the Shed]

B&q very rarely....

[AndrewBeasley]

Main issue is the fibre insulation is better and cheaper...

[pocoloco]

No real idea, but once you find some, if you ever have a desire for wargaming with a more Japanese type feel either with Samurai or some of the more futuristic stuff, save the scraps of the pink foam and take a sander to it for some rather easy to get flocking for cherry trees

Beware of the fine dust though, I think the stuff is not to be inhaled.

[psyberwyche]

You can get A4 sheets here (blue version): http://www.antenocitisworkshop.com/25mm-styrofoam.html

I've asked in both B&Q and Wickes in Nottingham recently, and both told me they've stopped selling the thick styrene indefinitely, having moved to the flaky white stuff. This upset me greatly!

[Lowtardog]

Bugger was about to recommend Wickes as was always the point of call. May be worth looking at independant local builders yards perhaps

[psyberwyche]

Found some on eBay! 2x4x 25mm

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Styrofoam-Sheet-Foam-600-x-1219-x-25mm-Modelling-Arts-Crafts-060154-/380892166300?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item58aef1389c

[sundayhero]

That's weird, here in France extruded polystiren is widely available in any hardware/home improvement/DIY stores, in thickness from 20mm to 50mm. It's used for insulation.

[pocoloco]

That's weird, here in France extruded polystiren is widely available in any hardware/home improvement/DIY stores, in thickness from 20mm to 50mm. It's used for insulation.

Likewise, as mentioned in the Dorset 1700s thread, here you get 5 sheets of 50mm thick 2500mm x 600mm for around 35 GPD

[AndrewBeasley]

One possible source is http://www.theunderfloorheatingstore.com/prowarm-10mm-xps-premium-insulation-board-1200mm-x-600mm-x-10mm-2579-p.asp

These have lots of different versions - no idea if one is chemically correct http://www.siginsulation.co.uk (think the pink is EPP?) but they may be able to help track down http://www.space-insulation.com/products/space-board-eco/

Also http://www.trylon.co.uk/products/modelfoam.htm have a range of sizes

I've just read the Kingspan covered foam works as the cover peals off easily (never tried it myself) http://www.kingspaninsulation.co.uk/home.aspx

If you have a model shop nearby that sells planes ask about local clubs - they may know a local source as wings are often made from foam - if not try http://www.kingslynnmodelshop.co.uk as they used to cut wings to order.

[Dewbakuk]

The kingspan stuff is too crumbly in my opinion and can be squished. I've used it for cliffs but I wouldn't make boards etc from it. It also smells. That being said, you can use sprays on it without it melting.

[ACW Gamer]

I have some scrap blue board and I am willing to trade.