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Offline John Castle

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Balsa Foam
« on: April 21, 2010, 10:08:56 AM »
Any of you ever use it? What did you think? Seems like it might be nice for wingtips or cowling and the like.


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Re: Balsa Foam
« Reply #1 on: April 21, 2010, 10:53:45 AM »
What is source and price of this material ?
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Re: Balsa Foam
« Reply #3 on: April 21, 2010, 02:39:12 PM »
From what I read so far, I don't see a benefit yet. "carves like butter, paints like wood" ... melts like ?
Data reads 5# density. not so hot.  Also I noticed it says water based regarding paint. Dunno about anything like dope or automotive, lacquer based paints.

Will it melt if you use iron on covering?  I think  I will wait to see if anyone else tries it and reports...

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