{"product_id":"expo-1-00mm-40-thou-thick-white","title":"Expo 1.00mm (40 thou) Thick White","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eExpo 1.00mm (40 thou) Thick White Sheet\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003eheavy-gauge styrene plastic sheet pack\u003c\/strong\u003e used for scratch-building, structural fabrication, and major conversions in scale modelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pack contains \u003cstrong\u003e3 sheets\u003c\/strong\u003e, each measuring \u003cstrong\u003e228 × 330mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, made from rigid white polystyrene suitable for cutting, shaping, and bonding with standard plastic model cement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the material\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e1.00mm thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e, this styrene sheet provides a strong, rigid base material suitable for \u003cstrong\u003eload-bearing structures, large conversions, and major kit modifications\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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