Tamiya has released Balsa Strip 1.7x75x305mm*3 under Construction Materials category
Helpful for Hobby Crafts and Design Projects
Because lightweight and pliability, balsa timber can be used for a number of model-building and design task applications. This set features 75x305mm strips that are 1.6mm dense, making them an easy task to use. You'll be able to draw your desired shapes and styles on the balsa lumber, then simply cut them down with a craft blade and smooth the edges with sandpaper. Craft relationship could be employed to glue pieces together. The finished balsa creation is painted with acrylic, enamel, as well as Tamiya spray paints.
*For models to be used in or near water, like vessels, waterproofing work (for example, finish with lacquer paint) is required.
What is Balsa Wood
Balsa timber is especially stated in the tropical areas of south usa (the lumber within set is item of Ecuador). It is quite light and flexible, ensure it is a simple task to work with, so it is popular all over the world for different pastime and design applications.
Part Outlines
Use a pencil or pen to draw the outlines of your respective forms on balsa timber. To stop making grooves inside timber, usually do not press in excess.
Cutting
an art blade could possibly be regularly cut out the drawn types. Cannot make an effort to slice the component down in one swing, but rather apply 2-5 cutting shots, making use of a fresh knife blade and cutting at an angle for many helpful results. A ruler will help for cutting right lines. Like other kinds of lumber, balsa timber has grain way. It is simpler to cut with all the current grain than cut despite the grain, therefore be sure to bear in mind the grain direction whenever cutting.
Completing
The balsa timber could be whittled with a skill blade. You can even utilize Tamiya Finishing Abrasives (P180 - P320) to make a smooth surface.
Gluing
Wood glue / art relationship is the most suitable.
Painting
Balsa timber is painted with Tamiya's wide range of hobby paint things, including acrylic, enamel, spray paints, and markers. You may even make use of standard musician paints or oil-based coloring pencils.
Reinforcing
When building a 3d model, it is recommended to strengthen the dwelling through inside using triangular-shaped pieces. Another technique is to use more glue across the joint. For smaller components, using instant concrete for them could make them more difficult to split.
