Balsa wood has long been revered for its strength and lightweight composition, two properties that make it ideal for building model structures and airplanes. Researchers from the US and China have ...

wood and tissue model kits largely went the way of the dodo. [Marius Taciuc] wanted to share that classic model building experience with his son, but rather than trying to hunt down balsa kits in ...

Many architectural models are made from timber lolly sticks, matches or balsa wood. Model-making timber can be shaped easily and glued in place at speed.