What styrofoam is best for layouts? I am thinking of raising part of my layout so I can have a couple tressels and some better scenery. Do I use just plain styrafoam or the kind with plastic impregnated into it?
Best bet is to use the "extruded" stuff, not the kind made from expanded beads. That's messy and doesn't shape well. The extruded foam is either pink or blue and it's been available at my local Home Depot and Loews for around $8 for a 2' x 8' x 1" sheet. It's stronger and cuts cleaner than the white stuff.spookman said:What styrofoam is best for layouts? I am thinking of raising part of my layout so I can have a couple tressels and some better scenery. Do I use just plain styrafoam or the kind with plastic impregnated into it?
Some people use a styrofoam, or hot wire knife others have used an electric knife. Me, I use everything from a large kitchen knife to a razor saw to a utility knife. The razor saw works great if you're trying to shape it for making hills. I save the cutoff pieces and use them for building hills and tunnels.spookman said:What is the best way to cut it?