Contest Quality Balsa - All Sold    Gallery
View related threads: (in this forum | in all forums)

Logged in as Guest



Users viewing this topic: none
    Search This Thread  
 
Printable Version

All Forums >> RC Airplanes >> Pattern Universe - RC Pattern Flying >> RC Pattern Flying >> Contest Quality Balsa - All Sold
Page: [1]

Tower Hobbies Get Coupon Codes Brands  
Login
Message << Older Topic   Newer Topic >>
Contest Quality Balsa - All Sold - 11/3/2012 5:30 AM   
poorbs


 

Posts: 131
Score: 100
Joined: 6/19/2002
Last Login: 1/22/2013
From: TX
Status: offline 		What is the current situation regarding contest quality balsa, specifically the 4 inch wide, 1/16 inch thick by 36 inch stuff used for wing sheeting. I remember when I used to buy it, supplies were spotty at best, and quality was sometimes a bit iffy. I've noticed that Lone Start here in Texas is out of a lot of it, and the stuff on ebay is very expensive, with no 1/16 inch sheets offered at all..

Thanks for reply

< Message edited by poorbs -- 11/25/2012 5:37 AM >

Hide Signatures
       Post #: 1

RE: Contest Quality Balsa - All Sold - 11/3/2012 5:56 AM   
rm



Posts: 342
Score: 100
Joined: 11/29/2002
Last Login: 6/20/2013
From: wooster, OH, USA
Status: offline 		I just got some from Specialized Balsa.

He charged me $3.62 / sheet,  weighed about 10 sheets, in the12-14g range.

If I wanted 12g or less he wanted $7.24 / sheet.

Really crazy.

Anyways I've got 45 sheets of 1/16 x 4 x 36 if you want it.  Was gonna build a black magic but the guy canceled the kit on me after I had the wood.  So I have no use for it right now.


Hide Signatures

(in reply to poorbs)
       Post #: 2

RE: Contest Quality Balsa - All Sold - 11/3/2012 6:12 AM   
poorbs


 

Posts: 131
Score: 100
Joined: 6/19/2002
Last Login: 1/22/2013
From: TX
Status: offline 		rm,

Thanks for reply. The reason I'm asking is that I have some inventory of contest balsa that I may sell, as I'm retiring from R/C pattern. I have over 80 sheets of the 1/16X4X36 and between 7 and 9 sheets of other thicknesses up to 3/8, 4 inch wide and some 1/20, 1/16, 1/8, and 3/16 in 3 inch wide by 36. I had no idea it was costing so much these days for really good stuff. I guess I'll get out the old scale and start weighing sheets, but I suspect most of it will be in the 11 to 13 gram range.

Attachments
Click to see fullsize image.
Click for fullsize


Hide Signatures

(in reply to rm)
       Post #: 3

RE: Contest Quality Balsa - All Sold - 11/4/2012 5:09 AM   
MTK



Posts: 4085
Score: 203
Joined: 5/14/2004
Last Login: 6/19/2013
From: Whippany, NJ, USA
Status: offline
quote:

ORIGINAL: poorbs

rm,

Thanks for reply. The reason I'm asking is that I have some inventory of contest balsa that I may sell, as I'm retiring from R/C pattern. I have over 80 sheets of the 1/16X4X36 and between 7 and 9 sheets of other thicknesses up to 3/8, 4 inch wide and some 1/20, 1/16, 1/8, and 3/16 in 3 inch wide by 36. I had no idea it was costing so much these days for really good stuff. I guess I'll get out the old scale and start weighing sheets, but I suspect most of it will be in the 11 to 13 gram range.

Don't forget to also post in the Classic Pattern forum. Most of those guys are looking for some good wood since they nearly all build their own models still. The price bump I think is fairly recent thing. I bought from National a couple years ago and contest grade cost maybe 1/2 as much


_____________________________

Regards,
MattK

Hide Signatures

(in reply to poorbs)
       Post #: 4

RE: Contest Quality Balsa - All Sold - 11/25/2012 4:22 AM   
gaRCfield



Posts: 6522
Score: 156
Joined: 5/20/2008
Last Login: 6/20/2013
From: Mason, OH, USA
Status: offline 		I could take some of that off your hands if the weight is good - I just got a set of foam cores that I need to sheet. I won't have a good address though until mid-December as I am buying a house and will be 'between houses' for a couple of weeks.

_____________________________

Joe Marri
Enjoying all things aviation.

Hide Signatures

(in reply to MTK)
       Post #: 5

RE: Contest Quality Balsa - All Sold - 11/25/2012 5:38 AM   
poorbs


 

Posts: 131
Score: 100
Joined: 6/19/2002
Last Login: 1/22/2013
From: TX
Status: offline 		All of the contest quality balsa has been sold - thanks to all who inquired.

Hide Signatures

(in reply to gaRCfield)
       Post #: 6

Page:   [1]
All Forums >> RC Airplanes >> Pattern Universe - RC Pattern Flying >> RC Pattern Flying >> Contest Quality Balsa - All Sold
Page: [1]





Jump to:


 
Google 



Search | Marketplace | Event Calendar | Local Clubs | Magazine | Product Ratings | New Products | Discussion Forums

Photo Gallery | Instructor Search | Field|Track|Marina Search

Advertisers | Hobby Vendor Resources | Rate Manufacturers | Sign In/Sign Up

SITE MAP!   : :   FORUM RULES

RC Universe is a service of Internet Brands, Inc. Copyright © 2001-2013.

Charities we support that also need your help
Yorkie Rescue | Humane Society | ASPCA | Crohn's-Colitis America


0.516RCU1