Balsa wood has long been revered for its strength and lightweight composition, two properties that make it ideal for building model structures and airplanes. Researchers from the US and China have ...

Well, if you followed his method, you’d meticulously measure, cut and glue together pieces of stiff pasteboard according to a plan in your head, supporting them with a frame of balsa wood. Of course ...

Many architectural models are made from timber lolly sticks, matches or balsa wood. Model-making timber can be shaped easily and glued in place at speed.