Where to get Styro in the UK?

[Roll Models]

im stuck, for some reason no builders merchants round here seem to stock it, does anyone get it in decent sizes over the net? and where from

im going to build a board for the club

[IanR]

B & Q workington + online delivery

[Roll Models]

i tried online with them, they only had polly. no good, need extruded rather than expanded

[bugbait_nz]

Expanded is OK to work with as long as it is the high density stuff, usually the wall insulation is OK, if you pva and sand it it will be good.

Bugbait out

[Roll Models]

extruded is the dense stuff, expanded is the bubbly stuff. only good if you can cover it with plaster afterwards but i wont get the effect im after

[Valaraukar]

extruded is the dense stuff, expanded is the bubbly stuff. only good if you can cover it with plaster afterwards but i wont get the effect im after

You can get in on Ebay if you search for 'blue model foam' it's not particularly cheap though. I think it's sold in 4" thick sheets in various sizes up to 2' by 4' if you enquire with the seller. I've had some it's good stuff, I have also managed to get it from B&Q etc. they sell the extruded foam with a foil coating on either side for insulation which you have to remove you can tell by the weight and feel of it if it's expanded or extruded.

[HereBeDragons]

D&T supplies shops for schools are where I got it from. Here's a link:

http://www.hindleys.com/catalog/inde...th=7_57_60_292

[Druid_UK]

B&Q Warehouse sell it in pieces of about 4ft x 2ft for a fiver each - Brother picked up ten not too long ago.

Panel systems sell it by the SHEDLOAD !! - http://new.panelsystems.co.uk/newsc/...?c=StyrofoamCT though this would probably be more suited to a gaming club purchase due to the quantities involved.

4DModelshop sell it in multiple sizes and types - http://www.modelshop.co.uk/search,l....ory=188&q=foam

Here's another as well... http://www.homecrafts.co.uk/products...locks_M831.htm

No doubt there are many more to choose from including eBay, though you can get torn a new one there for price vs size...

Enjoy

[Roll Models]

D&T supplies shops for schools are where I got it from. Here's a link:

http://www.hindleys.com/catalog/inde...th=7_57_60_292

cheers matey.

and not trying to be funny guys, but i know the difference between expanded and extruded. i can get as much expanded as i want free but its weaker and needs covered