Styrene stock

I've used Plastruct and Evergreen, But for some reason I prefer Evergreen. I'm not exactly sure why. I am far too lazy to be chopping, slicing, cutting, grinding or recycling stuff to save a few bucks. I like paying Evergreen to do it for me. Though recycling does have the added benifit of keeping some plastic out of the environment....screw it! I'll let my grandkids deal with it in the future, I'll be long gone by then[:0]....just kidding!

I can hear all those tree huggers cringing right now. I recycle, sort of.

Darren

You can find what you want in most take-out plastick food containers. Here in NYC, where so many people order food from their local diners, the food comes in an aluminum tray with a clear plastic cover which is useful for many things. Also, you can call Plastruct at their order desk, 800-666-7015, and order their catalog for $5.00. In it you will see any and whatever type of plastic you want or will ever want. You can also contact them at their email address:plastruct@plastruct.com. Home that helped.

For thicker stuff, check out the inside of your refrigerator and/or freezers. Large, thick sheets and some in clear and smoke. If you like what you see, then the next time you see a frig at curbside ( in the city ) waiting for the trashman, ask the owner if you can do a little " salvage " job first. Otherwise, landfills and junkyards are other sources.

The cheapest source of plastic stock that I've found has been
For Sale signs at WalMart. At about 65 cents per, you can't beat it. I just toss an exacto knife into a protractor and cut the necessary shapes I need for ovals and curves. I save paying for production costs and packaging. - Ed

Ah, Evergreen's been mentioned. Another good source of plastic for use in modeling would be certain types of plastic containers.

How many times have you seen the coffee creamers in a restaurant? The containers are made of styrene plastic and are usually very thin-walled. These containers have helped me out a couple of times when I needed very thin strips of plastic and didn't feel like sanding down a strip of Evergreen.

Any other styrene plastic containers are also useful, though many are not of uniform thickness or quality. But if all you need is to fill or shim a gap or some such, then this stuff is ideal and most times, free. Many microwave dinners have styrene dishes. Look around the house, you may find something useful!

Fade to Black...

go to a plastic supplier and go to teh scraps bin and u find big pieces for dirt cheap! for strip, go buy a metal ruler and slice it. if u want it already sliced, go to a hobby store.

MaD SkiLLz

Evergreen Scale Models has all the stuff you're looking for. Check out

http://www.dhcinc.com/evergreen.htm

Or snail mail to: 18620 141st Ave. NE
Woodinville, WA 98072

Phone: 877-376-9099

The product list is free. They advertise in FSM, too.

Have Fun!

Shermanfreak is right, any well stocked hobby shop will carry it. Pastruct also advertisis in FSM. You may be able to order directly from them. Check it out.
Lee

If you wander into a hobby store that carries a lot of train accessories you'll find that they have what you are looking for.