| Cornelius | 01 Mar 2016 1:32 p.m. PST |
I don't seem to be able to find Pink Foam in Homebase or Wickes. Any idea where I can get it in the UK (ideally not mail order). Also, is there a brand name for it? |
| Prince Rupert of the Rhine | 01 Mar 2016 1:40 p.m. PST |
Last lot I got was at my local Wickes though that was about 12 months ago. Nothing on their website though… . Hope someone has an answer because now I need to know to. |
| Volleyfire | 01 Mar 2016 1:48 p.m. PST |
It's styrofoam. Plenty of blue styro on eBay. Otherwise ask your local friendly builders merchant, not a national chain like Wickes. No good asking B&Q either. |
| Cornelius | 01 Mar 2016 2:47 p.m. PST |
Yes, but it's quite expensive one eBay – I'd be looking at £50.00 GBP or so for my needs. |
 Doms Decals  | 01 Mar 2016 2:51 p.m. PST |
Like Volleyfire says, a proper builders merchant is your best bet – it's mainly used for new builds rather than renovations, so you want somewhere that primarily caters to the building trade rather than DIYers. |
| shaun from s and s models | 01 Mar 2016 3:06 p.m. PST |
warren insulation do it they have more than 1 depot I believe.
the pink stuff is called polyfoam,
the blue is called Styrofoam. |
| Empires at War | 01 Mar 2016 3:12 p.m. PST |
Craftfoam comes in various sizes and colours-
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| MajorB | 01 Mar 2016 3:16 p.m. PST |
Craftfoam comes in various sizes and colours- I don't think that's the same stuff. And you have to buy it in large quantities. |
| Doms Decals | 01 Mar 2016 3:49 p.m. PST |
It is the same stuff – if memory serves the green might not be as dense as pink or blue though. I've got blueboard from them in the past and it's top notch, but pricier than the builders' merchant. As they supply it in perfect 600mm squares it's ideal for terrain boards though. |
| Carpet General | 01 Mar 2016 5:05 p.m. PST |
If you're near London the 4d model shop sells all sorts of foam: link |
| MajorB | 02 Mar 2016 2:46 a.m. PST |
It is the same stuff – if memory serves the green might not be as dense as pink or blue though. If it is not as dense then it is not the same. |
| TheOtherOneFromTableScape | 02 Mar 2016 3:32 a.m. PST |
Try Jewson's – link – They have yellow and blue, the colour doesn't really mean anything these days. |
| Mad Mecha Guy | 03 Mar 2016 8:22 a.m. PST |
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| EricThe Shed | 11 Mar 2016 5:53 a.m. PST |
First up Wickes delisted Pink Foam last year and had a clearance sale… Second the colour is important. The cream/yellow foam (eg Kingspan) is not worth the money. It is too fragile. Blue Foam can be sourced via ebay and as reported the 4 D shop in London – very expensive Interested to see if anybody finds a source in UK… |
| Caliban | 11 Mar 2016 12:30 p.m. PST |
link They also have it in other thicknesses. Service is excellent. |
