Re: Scratch built ships

Jeff Shoffner wrote:
>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.

Try wood modeling dope that can found at almost any hobby shop.  This
stuff
is used to smooth wood finishes on projects such as aircraft and model
rocketry.  You put the stuff on with a brush, let it dry, and you can
sand
it to remove any irregularities.

Mike Miserendino