PU foam

Thread view:

Enable EMail Alerts

Start New Thread

Thread rating:

Just zis Guy, you know? - 26 Jul 2009 17:56 GMT

A couple of early thoughts on polyurethane foam as a modelling
material: first, it's not easy to stick; second, it stinks!

On the plus side you can build hills and embankments with fabulous
ease. Sod the scrunched-up newspaper and chicken wire approach! Hey,
I know that must be really old hat but two 8x4 sheets, one of 100mm
and one of 25mm, look like doing the bulk of the really tricky parts
of my layout - including a quarry working - and I am soooooo happy!

Guy

Signature

http://www.chapmancentral.co.uk/wiki/Railway

Reply to this Message

Wolf K - 26 Jul 2009 20:41 GMT

> A couple of early thoughts on polyurethane foam as a modelling
> material: first, it's not easy to stick; second, it stinks!

I use water-based latex contact cement (I think that's impact glue for
you guys.)

BTW, the insulating foam sheets here are made of polystyrene. PU is
banned, on account of the outgases are Bad For You.

cheers,
wolf k.

Reply to this Message

simon - 26 Jul 2009 22:26 GMT

> I use water-based latex contact cement (I think that's impact glue for you
> guys.)
>
> cheers,
> wolf k.

Dont think we can use anything with 'latex' in the name, just causes
sniggers :-)

cheers,
Simon

Reply to this Message

MartinS - 27 Jul 2009 03:03 GMT

> "Wolf K" <wekirch@sympatico.ca> wrote...
>>
[quoted text clipped - 3 lines]
> Dont think we can use anything with 'latex' in the name, just causes
> sniggers :-)

Like those Australians in the UK who ask for Durex?

Signature

Martin S.

Reply to this Message

Paul - 28 Jul 2009 07:16 GMT

>> "Wolf K" <wekirch@sympatico.ca> wrote...
>>>
[quoted text clipped - 5 lines]
>
> Like those Australians in the UK who ask for Durex?

Especially when they ask for a roll of Durex?

Reply to this Message

simon - 26 Jul 2009 22:25 GMT

>A couple of early thoughts on polyurethane foam as a modelling
> material: first, it's not easy to stick; second, it stinks!
[quoted text clipped - 6 lines]
>
> Guy

And how are you doing the rocks ?

Cheers,
Simon

Reply to this Message

Just zis Guy, you know? - 27 Jul 2009 06:35 GMT

>And how are you doing the rocks ?

Mostly with rock - chips gathered around the rockery stone bin at the
local garden centre.

Guy

Signature

http://www.chapmancentral.co.uk/wiki/Railway

Reply to this Message

Model Forum / General / Railroads / July 2009

PU foam