sensei

Very cool project, check this stuff out, I have been playing with the 3/16" thick Gator Board in conjunction with balsa for a couple of years now and it may be right up your alley, it glues very well, it is light, strong, paints well, takes glass well, and the cost is very reasonable.

Bob

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