Where can I get Styrene Sheets

[jasbourre]

I have few questions for you guys.

- Does anyone know of any where I can order Styrene Sheets in Canada.
- What thickness would I use for walls.

Thanks

 

[wickman]

I get mine at pretty well any lumber store it comes in different sizes right upto 4x8 sheets oh yes and I'm in Ontario kinda North of you up in Sault Ste. Marie . If we can get it here you can get it any where

 

[jim currie]

.040 is a common size for walls you can get Evergreen sheets at any hobby store.

 

[shaygetz]

I get mine from Wal Mart and other major discount stores, it's the signage they use. Most of it is styrene, 2-3 different thicknesses and it works like a champ. You can scribe it to look like wood and it's usually free for the asking.

 

[doctorwayne]

Check the Yellow Pages under "Plastic Suppliers": there should be some in Sudbury (I had to check a map to find out where Coniston isops: ) You can buy a 4'x8' sheet for less than $30.00. The first sheet that I bought was .040", but I find the .060" is much more useful, especially for larger structures. It's thick enough that you can edge-glue narrow strips to the interior of structures as bracing, which is much cheaper than buying .100" or .125" strip for the same purpose. I use lacquer thinner as a cheap and very effective solvent-type cement. And don't let the size of the sheet put you off, as far as transporting it goes: the dealer will roll it up and tape it, so that it'll fit in the trunk or backseat of a car.

Wayne