Foam Board source in UK

[duncan]

Anybody know a source of 5mm foam-board. That is the stuff used for mounting photographs. Looks like pizza tray with paper on both sizes. Need larger than normally found in art supply shops. I believe architectural models use it. Thanks.

[adzam]

you could possibly try a photorgraphic wholesale or, try a local camera shop.

other than that m8 a architectural material supplier.

[wonwinglo]

Art and Craft shops sell it,also picture framers use it as backing for pictures.
The white board is about £8.50 per panel and the black is double the price for some reason ? makes a great building board after mounting onto a flat surface with spraymount adhesive,takes pins easily and a pleasure to use.
If you need a wholesale source try a search on the net via Google.

[duncan]

Tried that,need 3 or 4 foot panels, think manufacturer is the answer.

[wonwinglo]

Thought that you would like to see my experimental proof of concept De Havilland Dragon twin made entirely from Foamboard apart from a few strips of balsa.

[wonwinglo]

See what you mean,I have seen large panels used in display advertising so perhaps studio display people would be a possible lead here ? keep trying and I will look also.

Yes, good modeling material. Not in the same leaque as Wonwinglo's complete foamboard aircraft but, the booms on the twin boom pusher pic attached were from foamboard too. Worked well, never any problem, and took Solarfilm without problems.

I've seen footage of an 80" span completely foamboard delta flying in America. Lovely!

[duncan]

Great pics guys, Foam is for a mate who has got a set of plans from US for a Mud Duck. He thought it was for a 25 , so it was...25cc ! it`is ginormous, kinda cute as they would say. Sort of Lazy bee cultish. However a free set of a low-wing version called Agri-Duck (crop-dusterish) took my fancy and the plan is free. may be a winter project for me

[duncan]

Thanks for ideas guys, Ive found a source in Scotland . There are three UK sources for the stuff. No wonder I couldnt find it...try www.fomecor.com. What a variety including a "wood look finish", just the job for the finger-pokers who ask "what s it made of?"

[Matthew Wetton]

Originally Posted by duncan

Anybody know a source of 5mm foam-board. That is the stuff used for mounting photographs. Looks like pizza tray with paper on both sizes. Need larger than normally found in art supply shops. I believe architectural models use it. Thanks.

My Company M2 Products Ltd "The Foam Board Factory" are the only manufacturer of Foam Board in the UK. 3mm, 5mm and 10mm is produced in Essex. White paper liners each side with white foam or we can produce 5mm with combinations of Black, White or Grey paper liners with either white of black foam. Maximum width of boards is 1524mm by 3000mm length. We produce down to A4 size and supply in boxes. We also have a sister company in France who can supply M2 with "Blue Foam".

I would like to investigate growing this market. Anybody like to build me a prototype plane with plans so that I can market my foam products in the UK?