I agree with the advice above. But if you use a paint stripper, be REAL careful. A friend set the balsa on fire with one.

Saran Wrap is a valid covering material, especially for small, light electrics. If you want to check the process, go to EZone and search for Saran Wrap. It's quite light, and also shrinkable.

Practice is great advice. If you have enough excess balsa, do try to build an open square to cover. Applying and shrinking covering on an open bay is quite different than a solid surface.

http://www.ezonemag.com/

Dennis-