Re: Scratch built ships

> And as we are talking about miniatures 'for game playing', I'd
> recommend the 5 minute epoxy.... even though making tidy joints isn't
> as easy as with super glue.....

One little trick you can use with CA glue:

To make a good bond between ends of balsa, joints that are not 100%
perfect, 
whatever, sprinkle a little baking soda on the joint first, smooth out
the 
"aggregate" soda into the joint, then hit it with the CA glue; the soda
will 
act as cement.	Actually, what happens is the soda jest fills in the
cracks, 
and the CA capillary action fills in the tiny voids between particles of

soda.

Anyone got an idea on how to smooth out the wood texture of balsa?  I'm 
aiming for a nice smooth surface that I can paint that won't show wood
grain.

Jeff Shoffner