Seahaven

I find it interesting that you are using balsa and modelling in N gauge, as that is some really tiny knife work! I assume you have your reasons? I purchased strips of various sized balsa to make dock edgings from a local art shop (much cheaper than the local model shop or HobbyCraft) but my wallet still felt the pain, but you seem to be using it in much larger quantities - surely card would be cheaper?

56 minutes ago, SteveyDee68 said:

I find it interesting that you are using balsa and modelling in N gauge, as that is some really tiny knife work! I assume you have your reasons? I purchased strips of various sized balsa to make dock edgings from a local art shop (much cheaper than the local model shop or HobbyCraft) but my wallet still felt the pain, but you seem to be using it in much larger quantities - surely card would be cheaper?

I was worried the card might not be robust enough over time to cope with what might get thrown at it in a household with relatively young children and the possibility of taking the layout out on the road. I've used a bit of cardboard here and there to help with curves but this is generally hidden away. I might have used plasticard on certain items if I had my time again to make painting easier without all the prep but that would have made it even more expensive! Much of the balsa has been used to bring some finesse to underlying much cheaper ply structure which gives a base rigidity.