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HIPS sheet coloured 1.0  457  254mm (20 pcs) - Red

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HIPS Sheet Coloured 1.0 × 457 × 254mm Pk20

Red
SKU: 4DXRS4028520
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High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS), often referred to as styrene, is a widely used material in many fields of model making especially on architectural, interior design & theatre design models.

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Coloured HIPS sheets for model making.

High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS), often referred to as styrene, is a widely used material in many fields of model making especially on architectural, interior design & theatre design models.

 

  • Sheet size: 1.0 x 457 x 254mm
  • Pack size: 20 sheets
  • Colour: Red
  • Suitable for vacuum forming.
  • To cut, score with a scalpel & snap for a nice clean break.
  • Adhere with Plastic Weld.
  • If you need to paint the styrene we recommend using a spray paint after applying a priming coat.
  • See our Basic guide to styrene modelling (1.4Mb PDF).

 

The advantages of HIPS over other building materials its speed of use. You can score the surface, snap along the score, then glue with Plastic Weld. This makes HIPS a great for sketch modelling.