06-24-2010, 01:33 PM
If you use Balsa, for the rounded parts of the roof..........once they're formed, apply generous amounts of ACC. This will "harden" the balsa and prevent damage to an otherwise soft material. Also helps to get a smooth finish.
The "roofs" of the Quarter galleries ( RH side of photo, top and bottom ), were done with balsa blocks, sanded to shape after installing them in place, Port & Starboard. The adding of the ACC ( AlphaCyanoAcrylate / Super Glue ) made a smoother finish possible, and toughened the balsa so there would be no "dents accidentally created", afterwords.
The "roofs" of the Quarter galleries ( RH side of photo, top and bottom ), were done with balsa blocks, sanded to shape after installing them in place, Port & Starboard. The adding of the ACC ( AlphaCyanoAcrylate / Super Glue ) made a smoother finish possible, and toughened the balsa so there would be no "dents accidentally created", afterwords.
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Lead me not into temptation.....I can find it myself!