Every scratch-builder gets through styrene rod — pipes, aerials, handrails, structural framing, the lot. These solid round polystyrene rods cut clean, glue with standard cement and take paint without fuss, so they slot straight into conversions, dioramas and terrain.
At a glance
- Solid round polystyrene rod from AK Interactive
- Diameter 2.00mm, length 350mm
- 6 rods per pack
- Opaque white — primes and paints readily
Why it's good
- Cuts and shapes with a hobby knife
- Bonds with standard plastic cement
- Ideal for structural framing and heavier detail
Keep a range of diameters in the drawer and you'll always have the right rod for a repair or a scratch-build.
Reference: AK6540. Pair with thinner rods and styrene sheet for a full scratch-building kit.
