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Microballons Source?
1944WLA
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Posted: Friday, January 16, 2009 - 06:33 AM UTC
Hello to all,
Where can I buy microballon snow for 1:35 scale in bulk at a good price?
Thanks
matt
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Posted: Friday, January 16, 2009 - 07:07 AM UTC
Woodland Scenics makes a snow. I'm not sure if it's microbaloons per say but it looks good.
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Posted: Friday, January 16, 2009 - 07:30 AM UTC
Thanks Matt ,but I am looking to build a very large diorama and would like to find this in bulk quanity at a good price.
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Posted: Friday, January 16, 2009 - 07:58 AM UTC
How big are you talking?
The average container of WS Snow is a good size.
If you want thick snow you sould build up the base with styrofoam first and then cover it with a thin layer of WS Snow for the glisten and texture.
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Posted: Friday, January 16, 2009 - 08:09 AM UTC
Thanks for the reply. I am thinking of 50"x30" but I plan to experiment and build furture projects. I like to have too much instead of too little.
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Posted: Friday, January 16, 2009 - 08:22 AM UTC
I'd almost say try contacing woodland scenincs... they might be able to help with a bulk purchase
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Posted: Friday, January 16, 2009 - 09:42 AM UTC

Look around here: Scenic Express

They tend to sell enough bulk to satistfy Model Railroaders with 50' X 20' layouts.

Hope I've helped,
Cuhail
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Posted: Friday, January 16, 2009 - 04:28 PM UTC
Any hobby type store that caters to RC aircraft should have micro-balloons in bulk. I believe they use them to mix with epoxy etc to keep the weight down.
Cheers,
Charles
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Posted: Saturday, January 17, 2009 - 04:32 AM UTC
Thank you all !!!
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