Can anyone help? I live almost 100 miles from the nearest hobby shop and am looking to buy sheet styrene (or any thin plastic that can substitute). Does anyone know if I could get something like this at a chain store, i.e. Home Depot, or do I have to order it?
Thanks
Jake
Look at the "yard sale, home for sale, etc" signs at the big box stores. This may be suitable for your needs.
You may have a local plastics distributer, or maybe some company that makes signs. See if you can buy some from them.
I ordered 2 big sheets from www.usplastic.com. They're the Rubbermaid people, but they also sell various bulk plastic items. I ordered 2 big sheets about 4 years ago, and I've still got a lot left.
It takes an iron man to play with a toy iron horse.
I use the "For Sale" signs at Wally World (Wal-Mart). If you can't find one of THOSE near you, you must live on Mars. And, they're a lot cheaper than any other source I've found.
Marlon
See pictures of the Clinton-Golden Valley RR
Home Depot sells sheets of plastic like you would line a shower with. Don't know how thick or how small a size they sell though.
Fortunately I live close to a large town and found a plastics dealer. Very cheap for a 4x8 sheet that can last a long time. I used several however as backdrop for my layout and curved corners. Didn't have to pay the shipping if buying on internet. I know the For Sale Signs work as well for most needs.
Have fun modeling.... Hal