1 Large Sheet of 3.0mm (120 Thou) Matt Finish White Plasticard, Size A3+ 325mm x 440mm (13" x 17 1/2")

  • This is a quality virgin grade material, with a matt finish on one side & a smooth factory finish on the reverse, BOTH SIDES CAN BE PAINTED. Many sellers offer gloss plastic, coated in a clear lacquer which cannot be painted. I DO NOT sell this gloss plastic which is intended for sign making.
  • Sheet sizes may vary +-3mm.
  • Matt finish plasticard is supplied without a protective film so some sheets may have some minor marking.

Working With Plasticard

Plasticard is a hard plastic, it's industrial name is High Impact Polystyrene Sheet (this is NOT expanded polystyrene), known as plasticard in the UK or styrene sheet in the US. The same plastic is normally used for injection moulded kits.

The thickest sheets are quite rigid, the thinnest (0.25mm) are more like paper.

Several methods can be used to cut plasticard. Very thin sheets can be cut right through with a sharp craft knife or scalpel. Otherwise the easiest way to cut styrene is by scoring it with a knife or scalpel, it should break cleanly along the score. There will be a raised edge along the score line, this edge can be cleaned up with a file card or scraped with the knife blade. Special tools are available for cutting curves but engineers or draughtsman's dividers can also be used. Thinner sheets can be cut with scissors where accuracy is not needed.

Plasticard can be glued with polystyrene cement or the solvents supplied by model shops for the assembly of plastic kits. USE IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA. Cyanoacrylate adhesives (such as Superglue) can also be used. Do not use contact adhesives as many of them contain solvents that damage the plastic.

Plasticard can be painted with any of the enamels or acrylic paints that are sold for plastic kits. The acrylic aerosols sold by car accessory shops are usually suitable but test on some scrap material first.

To permanently bend plasticard tape to a curved surface then steam it over the kettle, or soak in hot water. Use something slightly smaller than needed as the plastic will spring back a little when removed. Some trial & error is usually needed! When heating any plastic, do so in a WELL VENTILATED AREA.

Plasticard can be vacuum formed, the sag temperature is about 80°C.

Postage, Packing, Payment & Delivery

Payment

Paypal Only.

Postage Discounts

I will always post by the most economic means & combine postage whenever possible. Any refund (through Paypal) for postage savings that can be made by combining multiple purchases will always done at the time of dispatch. Some heavier orders may be sent through a courier.

My charges for post & packing are exactly that, they cover all packing & delivery costs but nothing else! I do not add eBay fees or any part of the items value to the P&P price. If asked before purchase, I am always wiling to provide a P&P quote for multiple items, any such quote is final & non negotiable.

Delivery Times

I normally post daily at 9am (Monday to Friday), so goods will usually be dispatched the next working day after payment is received. Although occasionally it may take up to three days to post. The postal system can be subject to delays but you can normally expect your goods to arrive within seven working days, usually much quicker.

In the case of lost or missing items, I will always put things right but the postal service is not instant, please allow seven days before notifying me of non delivery.