Re: [GZG] Working with Balsa

> I am reaching out to the group for some help with using balsa some
> custom ships I'm doing. I am having a problem in the finishing
> because invariably there is a wood grain that shows through the
> paint. Is there a way to effectively seal the finish model that
> will allow me to give my completed models a smooth finish. I am
> trying to avoid switching to plastic card and such as I find it
> difficult to work with and less versatile than balsa, not to
> mention more expensive.

I've used Sanding Sealer in the past for model rockets.  You brush it
on,
let it dry and sand it smooth and it might take 2-3 coats for a very
smooth
finish.  This may be a problem if your ships have areas that are hard to
sand.

Here is the one I have seen on shelves locally:
http://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/mid/mid71-1.htm

Something you could do is basic hull out of balsa, sealed and sanded,
and
then details out of heavy cardstock (thin cardboard like a cereal box)
or
plastic/metal bits.

Dean Gundberg

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dean@star-ranger.com

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