Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] RC aircraft foam supplier?

Hey,
I just happen to think, that when I was into the model airplane scene, I
got some foam from a place that repaired
refrigerated truck trailers! They had it in 6" thick by either 36 or 48
inch widths and 8 foot long.

Might give them a try.

Art
At 07:18 PM 10/26/01 -0700, you wrote:

>thank you, Chris.
>
>That gives me a great starting point.
>
>Scott
>
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> >
> > > does anyone know of a supplier for the foam used to make RC aircraft?
>This f
> > > oam is rather thick and stout as foam goes and is NOT something I've
>found at
> > > any local hobbyshop.
> >
> > If you mean hot wire cut, I think it is sold as insulation at home
> > supply stores - usually pink or blue in color. For wing sections
> > which will be sheeted with balsa or thin plywood and have inset spars,
> > the lighter white foam might be used.
> >
> > The 'almost ready to fly' planes are made out of expanded pellets
> > molded to shape.
> >
> > Sig (maker of many airplane kits) used to list quite a variety of
> > materials in their catalog (latest I have is probably early 90's) Many
> > hobby shops would likely be willing to special order anything in it.
> > I don't know if you can order directly from them - I seem to remember
> > they tried to encourage you to go to a local shop (I remember
> > referencing the nationwide directory of hobby shops in that catalog
> > while on family trips as a kid, and begging to stop at everything near
> > our route).
> >
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