RE: MK Beetle Build
Hi David,
I have done this Balsa wet forming with a mixture of ethyl alcohol and water, but I think it is just the water and some patience what is needed. After bringing the balsa into the shape I like it to be, it has to fixed in this condition somehow, which can be little tricky... Then I am brushing it from all sides which are accessible with water-thinned white glue and let it dry. By that, it will keep this new shape very well.
For the wheel wells I found that the bottom part of a common chocolate milk bottle here in germany has just the right size and shape to serve for this job, done that on 2 planes already now, and the Aurora will be the 3rd one with these.
Attached a photo if the installation in my Pica Duellist.