Where to buy? - Styrofoam block

[Cycross]

Hi hi,

Can anyone kindly share, where in Sg can I purchase styrofoam block sheets thicker than 2" in the 36" x 24" format? Looking for 4" thickness for a foam wing cutting project.

Largest found in the artfriend etc stores is 2" thick only.

Thanks.

[xwing]

maybe check with packing companies... they should have...

[Cycross]

Xwing, any specific one do you know of?
Thanks.

[xwing]

ah... i called alot of companies like 3 years ago... its all in ubi and tuas... look under yellow pages... otherwise go look for those fridge leftovers or TV... should be big enough for your wing.

[P4cm4n2000]

bro, try Artfriend. they have very very thick normal foam blocks.

[Cycross]

Hi P4cm4n2000 bro,

I tried Artfriend and bras basah complex as a whole...not thick enough. max avail was 2". I need 4". Thanks anyway.

[P4cm4n2000]

ehh Bro....use 3M 77 spray...glue the 2" thick together is very strong.....
other than this,,I' m not sure where to get 4" foam too...keke...

Noticed you also leave in Seng Kang...wah mai tu liao... Sunday morning meet up at the Punggol field if you can..keke...

[CCx4]

Hi hi,

Can anyone kindly share, where in Sg can I purchase styrofoam block sheets thicker than 2" in the 36" x 24" format? Looking for 4" thickness for a foam wing cutting project.

Largest found in the artfriend etc stores is 2" thick only.

Thanks.

Hi Cycross,

Some time back, I posted that I have some styro blocks/sheets for FOC pickup at my office. DennisP, ER69, JamesWilliamSG have picked up some from me previously. Confirm can use for modelling purposes.

Think we have some left over that is your size. However, I will not be in my office until Thursday. Can I check and post here to let you know, that is, if you can wait till then?

Cheers

[joe yap]

Split the wing section into top and bottom halves. Cut them seperately and join them later, or you can lightly tack 2 pieces of 2" foam with 3M77 and hotwire cut it.

Using the split method can also make the cutting of the wing joiner and servo wire troughs easier.

3M77 is the only glue I know that still allows hotwire cut to pass through.

[Cycross]

Hi CCx4,

Sure, or you can pm too. Thanks for checking for me, much appreciated. I can wait.

Hi Joe,

Thanks for your advice.

Hi P4cm4n2000,

Yes I did scout Punggol Field on sat afternoon. Will join you guys one day soon.

Apologies for lumping the replies all in one. saves thread space.

[xwing]

Split the wing section into top and bottom halves. Cut them seperately and join them later, or you can lightly tack 2 pieces of 2" foam with 3M77 and hotwire cut it.

Using the split method can also make the cutting of the wing joiner and servo wire troughs easier.

3M77 is the only glue I know that still allows hotwire cut to pass through.

Joe can the new batch of 3m 77 still be used? i heard it has acetone... which melts the foam... any alternatives to that? i'm looking for a quick/light glue for foam... can recommend?

[joe yap]

I don't think it's the problem of new batch or not. I was told of this years back, but later found out that the one that eats foam are of different type, not different batches. As long as the can appears black and not brown, it should be okay.

Can anyone else verify? My latest can I bought was purchased during last year's last quater.

[xwing]

okok i'll go grab a can and see if its ok hope it's alright... maybe bring a piece of foam go to the shop and try first...