long sheets of balsa

[Hardwicke]

Where (in the UK) can I buy long sheets of balsa? 4 or 5 feet long preferably.

[bécasse]

It is readily available from model shops that cater for aircraft modellers but I think that you will find that the standard maximum length is 36".

[David B]

Hobbycraft has balsa, but the maximum length is 36"

https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/search/?q=balsa

[Jol Wilkinson]

The Balsa Cabin, Maldon, Essex list 48" x 4" sheet.

https://www.balsacabin.co.uk/

[sebring115]

Or slec

https://www.slecuk.com/index.php?route= ... uct_id=488

I’ve never seen longer than 48” mind you, but no reason you couldn’t v the end and splice them.

[Hardwicke]

Thanks.
I've already looked at Slec and The Balsa Cabin. 5' is a maximum but 4' might do. I have to check baseboard joints to avoid points...

[Hardwicke]

Having recycled some wood that was being thrown away I've realized the solution was obvious really. Laminate thinner sections of different lengths. Here's the wood I recycled showing the joins.

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