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[Mike0001]

approx. 20 inches long at least

1/8 square strips needed , found a few on ebay but not long enough

[grasshopper]

Do you have a local model shop? They usually stock balsa or spruce of that dimension in 36" lengths.
The local B&Q also stock long lengths of strip, you might get some there - it may be the right thickness but not square and you'll have to strip it yourself.

[Mike0001]

no local model shop, no local hardware shop either,

b & q well yes but 15 miles away........ was hoping for a link to buy over internet

what ever happened to model shops have not seen one locally for years ?

[grasshopper]

no local model shop, no local hardware shop either,

b & q well yes but 15 miles away........ was hoping for a link to buy over internet

what ever happened to model shops have not seen one locally for years ?

Pretty much answered that question yourself!

Model shops got under cut by the Internet shopping revolution, cheap imports direct from manufacturers and people wanting the best for nothing.


I still have a stock of balsa/ spruce at home after I closed my model shop last year. I could check when I get home this evening and let you know if you can wait until then.

[Mike0001]

that would be great

also take your point about the shops, shame really and its our own/mine downfall

but yes if you have some drop me a message

thanks

[big_bri]

Buy all my timber from Cornwall Model Boats, excellent quality and superb service

[david48]

What type of timber are you looking for I have Obechi can also get spruce and Douglas fir maby will have to see if the saw Miller is up on site ,have you a band saw ,
David

[Mike0001]

for the gentlemans runabout

strips are for frame of boat, so balsa ?

first skin again balsa strips

for outside,  like the look of mahogony as in spindrifts boat but anything that's suitable really

ps no band saw, early days for me

[grasshopper]

I will check my stocks later......

[inertia]

Here  http://www.slecuk.com/slec-online-shop.html
DM

[david48]

This might help if you do not have a band saw http://www.slecuk.com/balsa-st
David

[grasshopper]

Evening Mike,
Been up to the garage, only got 5 lengths of 1/8th obechi , some sheets of 1/8th balsa.... Looks like my wife's been selling whilst I've been at work.