Writing on Balsa
#2
If I'm after a sharp line, I write on 1/64 ply or heavy paper and stick it to the face of the balsa. If a sharp line isn't required, I use a grease pencil or similar, just something that won't damage the wood
Last edited by Hydro Junkie; 10-25-2017 at 04:10 PM.
#4
My Feedback: (5)
I use 4B lead in a .5 mechanical pencil. It's soft, you can't bear down on it like you would with regular lead. 4B will mark the softest balsa.
https://www.amazon.com/Pentel-Hi-Pol...ywords=4b+lead
https://www.amazon.com/Pentel-Hi-Pol...ywords=4b+lead
Last edited by bolar; 10-29-2017 at 02:01 PM.
#9
The only time I "write" on balsa, is to mark a cut line. For that I use an extra fine point Sharpie. Eh, works for me.
I also use it to simulate panel lines on electric models.
I also use it to simulate panel lines on electric models.
#10
My Feedback: (3)
x2 on the extra fine point Sharpie, as it will not dent the wood. I use a dab of acrylic paint from your local craft store to cover any marks that might show through to the finish (for example, if you were using yellow film covering which seems to let every underlying imperfection flash through).
I also use Sharpies for any markings on covering material. A dab of alcohol on Q-Tip cleans it away easily.
I also use Sharpies for any markings on covering material. A dab of alcohol on Q-Tip cleans it away easily.
#11
The marks from a Sharpie don't seem to soak into the wood that much. It can easily be sanded off. I usually mark just outside the length I need, cut just inside the mark, then sand to get that "perfect" fit.
I'm getting ready to cover a Sig Rascal with transparent orange Monokote so, no marks allowed! And yeah, after using yellow Ultracote on a G.P. Skybolt, I've sworn off yellow altogether.
Hey, has anybody figured out how to get paint to adhere to Monokote? I would prefer to completely cover the Rascal, then paint on the trim color.
I'm getting ready to cover a Sig Rascal with transparent orange Monokote so, no marks allowed! And yeah, after using yellow Ultracote on a G.P. Skybolt, I've sworn off yellow altogether.
Hey, has anybody figured out how to get paint to adhere to Monokote? I would prefer to completely cover the Rascal, then paint on the trim color.