Tamiya made Balsa Strip 1.7x75x305mm*3 (70187) Construction Materials
Useful for Hobby Crafts and Design Projects
Due to its lightweight and pliability, balsa wood may be used for a variety of model-building and design task applications. This set features 75x305mm strips that are 1.6mm thick, making them simple to make use of. You are able to draw your desired shapes and designs on the balsa lumber, then merely cut them out with a craft blade and smooth the sides with sandpaper. Craft relationship might be utilized to glue pieces together. The completed balsa creation is painted with acrylic, enamel, as well as Tamiya spray paints.
*For models to be used in or near water, like ships, waterproofing work (for instance, finish with lacquer paint) is required.
What exactly is Balsa Wood
Balsa timber is mainly produced in the tropical parts of South America (the lumber within set is item of Ecuador). It is rather light and flexible, ensure it is an easy task to work with, so it's popular all over the globe for different hobby and design applications.
Part Outlines
Make use of a pencil or pen to draw the outlines of one's shapes on the balsa timber. To prevent making grooves in the wood, do not press too much.
Cutting
a craft blade could be used to cut out the drawn forms. Do not make an effort to slice the component down in a single swing, but instead apply 2-5 cutting shots, making use of a fresh knife blade and cutting at an angle for most useful outcomes. A ruler can help for cutting right lines. Like other kinds of wood, balsa wood has grain direction. It is easier to cut with all the grain than cut contrary to the grain, so please be aware the grain direction when cutting.
Completing
The balsa timber can be whittled with an art knife. You can also utilize Tamiya Finishing Abrasives (P180 - P320) to produce a smooth surface.
Gluing
Wood glue / art relationship is the most suitable.
Painting
Balsa timber is painted with Tamiya's number of hobby paint items, including acrylic, enamel, spray paints, and markers. You may also use standard musician paints or oil-based coloring pencils.
Reinforcing
When building a 3d model, it is recommended to reinforce the structure through the inside using triangular-shaped pieces. Another method is to utilize more glue around the joint. For smaller parts, using instant concrete to them can make them more difficult to break.
