New Maker Foam Review

Hondo76251

Legendary member
I will now forever refer to them as freedom units😆
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Apis

Member
Is the regular maker foam 60% thicker than DTFB? Or was that the "thick" foam board in your video?
 

leaded50

Legendary member
Hhicker though.. gonna be harder to shape whatever... because thickness.
In Norway i do now get ordering 5mm foam locally who seems be similar with white paper both sides. But lighter than other foams easyer to get, who have a adhesive side, and som plastic coated aluminium on other side. (used for insulation on floors/ photos/posters) Much more expencive, and the layers on side of foam easy loosening. ..and the aliminiumcoat dont do it great for transmitt radiosignals... (needed remove)
 

Keno

Well-known member
Got some and built my first plane with it. I have the thicker and the 3/16" and used the 3/16 for the Sidewinder. See no problems it very similar to the brown FT foam board except it white. Its thickness is holding to 3/16 on every sheet and seems to be more consistent on the sheet. better for needle cutting. It does cost a bit more but if you like white and with some moisture resistance not a bad choice.
 

AIRFORGE

Make It Fly!
Moderator
... Its thickness is holding to 3/16 on every sheet and seems to be more consistent on the sheet. better for needle cutting. It does cost a bit more ...
FT MF thickness tolerance is better/smoother, and only $4 more, for the same amount of foam. Good stuff! (y)
 

GremlinRC

FT_Nut
Curious as to what people think about the adhesive strength of the paper. I've just gotten a boz of 5mm maker foam and the first couple of sheets I used, the paper almost falls off at the slightest pull. I will try some more from the middle of the box. Just wondering if others have the same experience?