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Title: foam sheets
Post by: Arjunmali749 on May 27, 2017, 11:53:44 AM
Hello professionals
New to rc hobby beginner here
I want to build my first plane made up of foam.
As i went through many posts here and there i think epp foam sheets would be right for me to began.i dont know of im right or wrong so plz suggest me if to use depron sheets or epp sheets what will be good for a begineer.
I live in mumbai and i dont know where to buy these epp sheets or depron sheets in mumbai some of the professionals said in thier posts that it is available in crawford market but i dont know exactly where.And what to ask them as few people dont know about these sheets
So plz,even im trying to find these depron and epp sheets anywhere in mumbai and if i get any hint about it i will be happy to inform it to all the members
I live in vasai in mumbai so anyone coincidently form vasai plz contact me at 9552074429
Any help from anyone will be helpful
I have rest all the supplies for the plane only building one is remaining
Plz help me build my first plane


Title: Re: foam sheets
Post by: tushar50 on May 27, 2017, 12:15:29 PM
Epp sheets will flex, another great option is foambords which flitetest uses to make their planes, search flitetest on youtube, they have free downloadable plans for their planes.  You can get depron and foamboard at
 vortex-rc.com


Title: Re: foam sheets
Post by: Arjunmali749 on June 22, 2017, 04:54:46 PM
Thank you sir for your reply. :bow:
Yes,i know about flite test and i am a very big fan of them ,yes they use foam boards from dollar tree or something like that and those foam boards are not available in india(as far as i searched for them on internet and different places),are those foam boards available in mumbai somewhere,where i can buy some foam boards
I even printed thier plan,in a will of making them, ;D  but those printed plans are only on paper :'( ,i really want to build one of them ,i have all other knowledge of building planes,but i didnt build one due to the lack of foam,i have all other parts,motor,servo,transmitter,reciever battery etc.i really want to build the plane
Plz sir any help would prove greatly useful for my first plane :salute:
Thank you

Arjun mali


Title: Re: foam sheets
Post by: tushar50 on June 22, 2017, 04:58:59 PM
Please do not call me sir, i am just 16 yrs old.
Regards,
Tushar Tyagi


Title: Re: foam sheets
Post by: tushar50 on June 22, 2017, 05:03:19 PM
Go to www.vortex-rc.com, they are based in uttar pradesh.
I ordered a pack of 20 foamboard sheets from them, recieved them without any issues. They also have speed build kits, with plans already cut on foamboard using laser.
Which plane will you be building first?


Title: Re: foam sheets
Post by: Arjunmali749 on June 22, 2017, 05:18:22 PM
Hey tushar thank you
Im 19 yrs old
I have a problem brother im a begineer and i need only 2 to 3 sheets to start and minimum pack they sell is of 10 sheets ,i dont have any idea of what i will do of the other sheets.
Thank you


Title: Re: foam sheets
Post by: tushar50 on June 22, 2017, 05:21:44 PM
Either you can buy the 10 pack and save other sheets for future builds or buy speed build kit of the plane which you want.
Buying a pack will be more cost saving as a plane generally requires 2 foam sheets.


Title: Re: foam sheets
Post by: prasad.chodankar on June 24, 2017, 06:35:26 PM
There are atleast 4 stationary shops near Dadar Station(W) selling foam board....
I don't remember the name of the shops....... so, I am marking the location in the attached image.

A 5mm sheet will cost about 120 Rs.


Title: Re: foam sheets
Post by: freedom2fly on July 19, 2017, 03:19:04 PM
Hi Arjun,

The best place to buy Depron / Foam Board is at Abdul Rehman Street, Shop name is

ABDULLATIF HABIBBBHOY & SONS
196, Abdul Rehman Street, Mumbai - 400003
Ph: 23425314
      23401969


Title: Re: foam sheets
Post by: Arjunmali749 on August 27, 2017, 10:58:17 AM
thank you sir for your efforts
i think i didnt checked that one shop,which is marked seperately,is that the same shop from where you bought foam boards?
and what should i ask them,what did you asked?
thank you rply soon


Title: Re: foam sheets
Post by: Arjunmali749 on August 27, 2017, 11:32:24 AM
hey are u sure that i will get foamboards there and if yes than what will be the pricing?have you bought any?do they sell in retail like 2 to 3 sheets
so i may visit both the shops(one mentioned earlier in dadar) and see which ones have better and cheaper price,
it will be a permanent solution to the question where to buy foam boards in mumbai
thank you


Title: Re: foam sheets
Post by: kunal nirmal on August 28, 2017, 01:02:32 AM
Just bought it today .
U can get it at abddulatif hobbyson
At Abdul rehman Street @masjid bunder


Title: Re: foam sheets
Post by: ashok 2010 on August 28, 2017, 07:45:33 AM
how much for each sheet 5mm 6mm
ashok


Title: Re: foam sheets
Post by: Arjunmali749 on August 28, 2017, 05:56:33 PM
Hey kunal,
Even i bought it today form the same shop,i just came back now
I bought depron foam i just want to confirm with everyone if i bought it right i have read at my places that depron is used to build foam planes,
And one more thing it does not have any paoer sheet covering on it like they show on flight test,is it okay,it is waterproof... am a begineer and this will be my fisrt plane.It is 5 mm and i bought 3 sheets and it costed me 90 rs each and the 8 mm once were 80 rs each
Freedom to fly thank you for the address
Bringing it from masjid bandar back to vasai was a very big challenge in evening hours,and i did it,feeling like completed a very big mission,
Thank you everyone for putting efforts in helping me and i will soon post images of my first plane
Once again thankyou everyone
Ashok i dont know aboit 6 mm but 5mm are for 9o per sheet and 8mm are for 80 per sheet


Title: Re: foam sheets
Post by: ashok 2010 on August 28, 2017, 06:24:44 PM
thanks
will try that shop when rain god allows
ashok