Vr5fx Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Hey guys. I'm probably being utterly useless and losing my mind but here goes... I'm after some blocks or thick sheets of foam for making and securing batteries in a 1/5th model. Until now, I've always had some laying around Searching on the 'Bay is seemily quite difficult and I'm hoping someone already has one bookmarked or similar. The stuff I'm coming across so far is nothing like what I'm after. The kinda foam I'm after is the one on the left, it looks like Neoprene foam, but it's not. Send help please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonedef Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 (edited) Maybe packing foam - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GREY-PACKAGING-FOAM-SELECT-A-SIZE-DEPTH-FLIGHT-CASES-TOOL-CASES-CAMERA-CASES/172233237004?hash=item2819e6a20c:m:mUoi0tpody1z_lJU8tqiIOA Edited May 16, 2018 by stonedef Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vr5fx Posted May 16, 2018 Author Share Posted May 16, 2018 (edited) 19 minutes ago, stonedef said: Maybe packing foam - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GREY-PACKAGING-FOAM-SELECT-A-SIZE-DEPTH-FLIGHT-CASES-TOOL-CASES-CAMERA-CASES/172233237004?hash=item2819e6a20c:m:mUoi0tpody1z_lJU8tqiIOA Looks far too soft. The stuff I'm after is pretty dense. Thanks though matey Edited May 16, 2018 by Vr5fx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-boy Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 I've got lots.... but there all cylinders about 1,5" diameter and 3" long. Come from our local play and recycling centre for work. They prob have sheets / blocks too but the cylinders suited our need. If your not in a hurry i'll be visiting again, but probably not till the middle / end of the Summer hols as our membership has lapsed and whilst good value it's not cheap enough to pay for a years access that includes the summer when we don't need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisT Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Probably not the size you're after and maybe a little too expensive but I've used Hpi foam blocks in some 1/10 cars. These are very dense, almost solid. https://www.hpiracing.com/en/part/86968 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisT Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 A quick ebay search for 'dense foam' gave some results. Dense Foam Trouble is. you won't know what your getting until you get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazp1976 Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 6,800 results for "foam block" https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=foam+block&_sacat=0 Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghazghul Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Try "closed cell neoprene" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavyDT Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Try polyethylene foam as wellSent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vr5fx Posted May 17, 2018 Author Share Posted May 17, 2018 12 hours ago, ChrisT said: Probably not the size you're after and maybe a little too expensive but I've used Hpi foam blocks in some 1/10 cars. These are very dense, almost solid. https://www.hpiracing.com/en/part/86968 Thats the exact stuff I'm after (Remembering back to my Firestorm times)... But in a much larger scale! 7 hours ago, ghazghul said: Try "closed cell neoprene" From what I've had in the past with my drones, Neoprene foam is far too soft, and has a memory effect. 2 hours ago, heavyDT said: Try polyethylene foam as well Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk This is also one I'm avoiding, far too soft and has a horrible feel about it. Also melts very easily, so hard to use a glue gun on it. Failing all that, I've mocked something up to try and 3D print in TPU.... Just need to get my printer fixed first as it wont get above 205c Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonedef Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 What about floral display foam?? - https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2053587.m570.l1313.TR11.TRC1.A0.H0.Xfloral+foam.TRS0&_nkw=floral+foam&_sacat=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-boy Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 23 minutes ago, stonedef said: What about floral display foam?? - https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2053587.m570.l1313.TR11.TRC1.A0.H0.Xfloral+foam.TRS0&_nkw=floral+foam&_sacat=0 Oasis deteriorates when wet - it's also not very robust. We use loads of it during spring at preschool - mainly as we needed a little bit for a project but massively over ordered! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCbutcher Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 Closed call foam sheets ( ) enter thickness. I had losds and great battery foam them came from curtain poles lol. Im making a DIY battery tray too. But for traxxas 1/10 i think ive figured it out now with this lot. Scx10 lipo tray. https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F381828776205 Sitting on the frame for a bed. https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F361651319786 Ill glue 4 thumb nuts into the chassis. Shoo goo ans decent footprint to hold to. Plus i can prise them off if needed. With m4x35 grub screws mayb x25mm actually. Then tube spacer then the lipo tray slips on and 4x top thumb nuts fitted to lock it all down. Then just use the lipo straps. Im hopful it will work lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazp1976 Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 (edited) On 5/16/2018 at 19:16, Vr5fx said: Hey guys. I'm probably being utterly useless and losing my mind but here goes... I'm after some blocks or thick sheets of foam for making and securing batteries in a 1/5th model. Until now, I've always had some laying around Searching on the 'Bay is seemily quite difficult and I'm hoping someone already has one bookmarked or similar. The stuff I'm coming across so far is nothing like what I'm after. The kinda foam I'm after is the one on the left, it looks like Neoprene foam, but it's not. Send help please. I'm stupid.!!!!!!!!!!!! I might have something for this application Lying all over the garden. Called shock pads that go under artificial grass to make a cushion floor. Have a bit that's 25mm thick and a bit that's 35mm thick give or take. I over ordered. Might be worth a try. http://www.thegrassthatdoesntgrow.com/shockpads.html Edited May 22, 2018 by dazp1976 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vr5fx Posted May 22, 2018 Author Share Posted May 22, 2018 16 hours ago, dazp1976 said: I'm stupid.!!!!!!!!!!!! I might have something for this application Lying all over the garden. Called shock pads that go under artificial grass to make a cushion floor. Have a bit that's 25mm thick and a bit that's 35mm thick give or take. I over ordered. Might be worth a try. http://www.thegrassthatdoesntgrow.com/shockpads.html That's some good stuff! Definately worth noting... I ended up printing this out It fit on first attempt, and did what I wanted. Printed in TPU, with 10% infill, it worked pretty well, and had a nice amount of squish. However, I totally underestimated how much space I had to play with in the model once it was all together, and can't use it, or any other foam in the area, as I need the space to wiggle the batteries in and out.... Shorty Baja flux. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunm Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 (edited) Just for reference the foam you were after is called plastazote, we use various thickness on car dash boards etc when we retrim them. https://www.efoam.co.uk/zotefoam-plastazote.php?gclid=CjwKCAjwopTYBRAzEiwAnU4kb79uTk1nI6zSLIESf8EFs04KhvsP7HJUfV-7N_3NtefQBDNUti5UPRoCRr4QAvD_BwE Edited May 23, 2018 by shaunm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly In My Soup Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 Polyethylene foam (closed cell) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickarla Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 ^is this the best one to get? The plastazote price is OTT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggles Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 Camping mat for a few quid a layer of needed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickarla Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 Good tip. I went with 2mm of this in the end. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Foam-Sheet-Sponge-Rubber-Grey-Extra-Sticky-Self-Adhesive-Plain-Gaskets-Seals/261530567751?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=563614506314&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 I've used the foam from tyre inserts, does the trick nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixls17 Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 yeah closed cell foam would work best for this. Either EVA or my personal preferences plastazote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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