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[quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by ereimer [quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by dimastep One other thing I am wondering. What thikness of styrofoam (the pink one) should I use. Here in Canada it goes $16 for 1.5" and $21 for 2". And I'll need about 15 sheets! I tend to think 1.5" is enough (I'll have 2 wooden boards supporting the sheet all through its length) Any ideas? [/quote] the difference between 1.5" and 2" x $5 = $75 , which is an insignifigant amount compared to what you'll spend on the rest of the layout (track , engines , etc) especially over the time you'll spend working on and enjoying the layout . i think it depends more on the type of scenery you want to do , since you won't be able to do anything more than 1.5" or 2" below the track height . so the thickness of the foam should be defined by the depth of your valleys and riverbeds , rather than the few bucks you'll be spending on the extra thick foam IF it's well supported and you have no plans for below grade scenery , even 1" foam would work fine , and i think that's about $12 per sheet isn't it ? [/quote] Yep, $12 is about right, but 1" looks a bit too thin and weak for me. I guess you are right, $75 difference isn't worth it.
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