Tamiya 70187 Balsa Wood Strips for Scale Crafting  [70187]

Quality Balsa Strips for Detailed Modelling

Tamiya 70187 balsa wood strips give modellers reliable, workable stock for fine detail and light structural parts. At 1.7x75x305mm these strips balance stiffness and lightness for kit upgrades, scratch builds and repairs.

Soft Grain and Simple Workability

Balsa offers a soft, low density timber often sourced from Ecuador, prized because it is easy to trim and shape. The material sands and cuts cleanly, making these strips suitable for delicate work by both hobby newcomers and experienced modellers.

Construction Pointers

• Drawing and Cutting: Mark templates with a light pencil line to avoid gouging. Use a new craft blade and multiple light strokes for the cleanest edges instead of a single forced cut.
• Smoothing and Finishing: Prepare surfaces with Tamiya Finishing Abrasives (P180-P320) to ensure paint adhesion and a smooth final coat.
• Gluing and Reinforcement: PVA or specialist craft glues work well; use small triangular reinforcements or backing strips where joints will carry loads.
• Painting Options: Compatible with Tamiya acrylics, enamels, sprays and conventional artist paints to match your model finish preferences.