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I am interested in infilling the hull to make planking easier. However, I am unsure of the amount and size of balsa I need, the approx cost and the best place to buy from.
I know it's a big question, but can anyone help me out please? Also, are there any tools needed other than general modelling tools?
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Lots of info amongst the Sovereign build diaries and in discussion
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RobT wrote:I am interested in infilling the hull to make planking easier. However, I am unsure of the amount and size of balsa I need, the approx cost and the best place to buy from.
I know it's a big question, but can anyone help me out please? Also, are there any tools needed other than general modelling tools? Hi RobT. On my sos i used 2 off 1/2 inch by 36inch by 4inch wide lengths of balsa and i got them from http://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/acatalog/
But there is also http://balsacabin.webs.com/index.html
http://www.alshobbies.com/ Toolwise knife, plane and sandpaper. A plane is not essentual but does help. Best regards. Mark
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if you can find a local model plane shop they will stock different thickness balsa planks, may even off cuts you can buy.
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Hi Rob...In my local modelling shop. they sell balsa wood in bundles of varying thicknesses which they order in from elsewhere? The bundles are only around two quid. I am sure that you would be able to pick something similar from a modelling or craft shop in your area?  Current Builds: Deagostini HMS Victory: Deagostini HMS Sovereign of the seas. Completed Builds: Del Prado: HMAS Bounty: Hachette: RMS Titanic: Del Prado: Cutty Sark...
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