That's the reason I like this forum, lots of different ideas, I can see how much work went into it. I did think about paper but to get the strength over gaps of 1/32 balsa, the paper was heavier. And my shed is quite damp this time of year. I am really enjoying my 1/32 balsa builds. This one is entirely balsa, the Seaknight had a few bits of 1/8 liteply, which are heavy, but worth it as they are in the nose. My Jetranger nose is proving to be a problem, see photos.........
As my last bit of clear plastic sheet failed to mould nicely, I thought I would practice on some white sheets I had. It proved that I would just have wasted 5 sheets of clear stuff.
Anyone good at vacuum moulding clear plastic? I would pay of course. I have tried and failed, its me, my machine or the plastic or my stove?
The rest of my jetranger has turned out better than I hoped, not having a clear cockpit is going to spoil the whole look. I have managed to get the nose mould down to under 80g (from 98!) still pretty hefty and definitely not clear.