Styrene sheets and strips for scale modelling and terrain building — precision-cut polystyrene in various thicknesses and profiles for scratch-building, vehicle detailing, and terrain construction. Shop at Loaded Dice, Barry.
Frequently Asked Question
Styrene sheet, strip, and rod are used for scratch-building custom parts, adding panel details to models, building terrain structures, creating bases, and constructing entirely original models or conversion components.
Plastic cement (polystyrene cement) is ideal for bonding styrene to styrene, creating a chemical weld for a very strong join. Superglue can also be used, particularly for bonding styrene to resin or metal.
Yes — styrene sheet is excellent for building Warhammer terrain, creating walls, floors, panelling, and structural elements that can be detailed and painted to match any setting.
Thin sheets (0.25mm to 0.5mm) are ideal for fine surface detail and panelling. Medium thickness (1mm) is versatile for general construction. Thicker sheets (2mm and above) suit structural elements and terrain bases.
Styrene should always be primed before painting. Apply a light spray primer coat — spray-on primers are preferable to brush-on as thick primer can obscure fine surface detail.
Yes — we stock styrene sheet and strip in our Barry, South Wales shop and online at loadeddice.uk with fast UK dispatch.
