Seeking Construction Materials

[Jinto]

Hey guys.

I'm still on the look out for plastic strips. I found what I'm looking for online HERE but would prefer to buy locally (Melbourne, or at least Australia) if possible. If anyone knows a place I'd greatly appreciate it.

[Thurmus]

I am looking for thicker foil than the one you use on food to make corrugated iron for a diorama.
Everyone says like the foil on top of yoghurt but I need it in silver and sheets.

Thanks in advance.

[UltraMarginal]

I am looking for thicker foil than the one you use on food to make corrugated iron for a diorama.
Everyone says like the foil on top of yoghurt but I need it in silver and sheets.

Thanks in advance.

Just spitballing, but would corrugated cardboard with a flat side peeled off and the corrugations painted silver suit your needs?

[Thurmus]

I had contemplated that but I don't think I could do it without trashing it.

[spiderken17]

Just spitballing, but would corrugated cardboard with a flat side peeled off and the corrugations painted silver suit your needs?

That's is what I used to use for wargaming corrugated iron. you can pick what size corrugations you want by using different cardboard.
Also, the corrugations are nice and uniform.

[Jinto]

I am looking for thicker foil than the one you use on food to make corrugated iron for a diorama.
Everyone says like the foil on top of yoghurt but I need it in silver and sheets.

Thanks in advance.

Maybe corrugated lasagna sheets? They might be a bit brittle but as long as you don't get them wet you should be ok. Perhaps lacquer them with nail polish before painting, to waterproof them?

[CBratron]

Hobbyco and Riot Arts and Crafts should have corrugated plastic or metal sheets for building model railroad buildings.

[SMHFConvoy]

If you gently score one side of sheet styrene and fold it you could make your own corrugated plastic.

I have also heard that:

old plastic gift cards are good custom fodder

Copy paper drenched in superglue is an alternative to styrene (although you may need to glue 2 sheets together for ideal thickness.)