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Bighurt
at Tue Nov 18 20:18:42 2008 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by Bighurt ]
>>I was sort of speechless myself. I knew the foam would be strong enough but I have to say 85 pounds spanned across over two feet was a bit of a surprise.
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>>I think the Dow product comes in two densities. I'm not sure what I have since I grabbed it from the scratch and dent pile. Regardless, I don't think it matters for your project. I will go through the rest of the pieces and see if I can find the mark saying what it is.
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>>I think either of the pink foam insulations would work as well. I know for sure that comes in two densities.
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>>I would probably avoid the white beaded styrofoam for your platform.
Hate to burst your bubble but us modelers have been using that product for years. I think Model Railroader had its first article in 1993 and the strength was a key point.
I plan to build some LEGO display tables with the same principles.
Good to finally see some actual test pics, even better if you had gone to failure...
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Jeremy Payne
JB Reptile
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RE: no picture but... - Bighurt, Tue Nov 18 20:18:42 2008