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I have a question about one. I have a woodland scenics cutter, and I was intending on using it to cut 3" thick foam (the soft spongy kind) for making some storage units. I am moving my family to a new apartment and need my models to survive the trip! So can a hot wire cutter be effective on the soft foam? I would try it myself, but I wanted to know if anything catastrophic has happened to somebody trying a similar project.

It'll cut through but also melt bits you don't want melting & let off poisonous smoke (which is not good for you or your little'uns!). the plastic will then set into horrible solid lumps - please don't do it.

Uhhh.... I am not cutting plastic. Please re-read the original post.

Regardless, I went ahead and answered my own question by already trying it myself and it works, albeit slowly. Be sure to use it in a well ventilated area, though, because there are some pretty heavy fumes.