General Techniques

Working with PVC Foamed Palight

This guide introduces the versatility of foamed PVC (Palight) for modelmaking, highlighting its ease of cutting, carving, bending and sanding, as well as its strength, stability and light weight. It explains how to apply printed templates, build precise forms by layering and laminating pieces, and glue components effectively using superglue. Examples demonstrate construction techniques for intricate details, curved architectural forms and surface texturing, including methods for simulating wood grain through sanding and embossing. With its forgiving surface, clean cutting behaviour and compatibility with paint after priming or sanding, foamed PVC is shown to be a highly adaptable material for both structural and decorative model work.