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Old 02-08-2012, 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Fishcarver View Post
Maj. Charles:
Thanks for the tip! I'll use it on the next project!!

BTW: Have you ever tried using the "minimally-expanding spray insulation foam" ??
Jim
Intentionally "NOT" for several reasons. Number one is the cost, it's not nearly as cheap as the styrofoam packing that protects commercial products in the box, i.e. home computers. That stuff is free for the taking. Number two is that it expands which can deform delicate paper components. Next, one has to wait for the expanding foam to cure; with styrofoam, you just glue it into place with Tacky glue and sand to shape. Finally, the spray foam insulation has a limited shelf life which means you use all of it at once or loose the rest in the can. I've quite a bit of experience with 2-part expanding urethane foam insulation and the spray can type. I use it in other forms of modeling but not paper.
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