I learned from EngelsCoachShop that wood always needs to be compressed, never stretched. Not sure whether Balsa needs it but if a piece needs aggressive bending, then making sure it's hot through and through and can't stretch at all would be worth a try. If there's no room, the fibers can't separate.
Good video :-)) I have been trying the same method to bend 3"x36" 1/8" balsa sheets perpendicular to the grain. I cannot do it :-)) Now, I immerse them in a long water filled PVC tube overnight, and I get partial success. I hope you do a little more experiment with balsa sheets and share your experiences with the rest of us. Take care.
Great video, very informative, that bent quickly. Wish we had 240 in San Diego so that the kettle would "come to the boil" that quickly, but I'll be using this in the future. Thank you.
Im getting tempted to build something balsa like a Chris Foss Phase 6 , or perhaps a Cambria fun fighter Spitfire with all these videos you make! The cost of the covering materials though holds me back a bit until my flying skills improve. I usually build EPP models and cover them with inexpensive vinyl.
Una altra bella tecnica da impare , se si considera gli anni in cui furono progettati questi modelli , si può benissimo dire che hanno quasi cento anni fra poco , e sono affascinanti nel loro progetto .anche se io volo con gli "schiumini " il fascino di questi in balza non potrà mai essere superato.
Would it not be better to use a handheld cloth's from Lidli then you can sit at the bench to do it, they are about £18-£20. I know will using the kettle you can make the tea afterward's, anyway just an idea.
Brilliant, and I have a kettle just like that.
Pleased you found it helpful 😀
Another oldie in the making.
Love that stuff.
Glad you enjoyed it, appreciate the comment
Spraying with window cleaner and allowing to sit for a few moments is also very effective the ammonia is the key ingredient.
I learned from EngelsCoachShop that wood always needs to be compressed, never stretched. Not sure whether Balsa needs it but if a piece needs aggressive bending, then making sure it's hot through and through and can't stretch at all would be worth a try. If there's no room, the fibers can't separate.
Nice one Mark. Me thinks you have been bitten by the vintage bug. 😊
Hahahaha, Terry, you might be right! There are some lovely old designs around 😀 Thanks for the comment
Good video :-)) I have been trying the same method to bend 3"x36" 1/8" balsa sheets perpendicular to the grain. I cannot do it :-)) Now, I immerse them in a long water filled PVC tube overnight, and I get partial success. I hope you do a little more experiment with balsa sheets and share your experiences with the rest of us. Take care.
Thanks for the comment, hope it goes well
Great video, very informative, that bent quickly. Wish we had 240 in San Diego so that the kettle would "come to the boil" that quickly, but I'll be using this in the future. Thank you.
Thanks for the comment, its appreciated
Im getting tempted to build something balsa like a Chris Foss Phase 6 , or perhaps a Cambria fun fighter Spitfire with all these videos you make! The cost of the covering materials though holds me back a bit until my flying skills improve. I usually build EPP models and cover them with inexpensive vinyl.
Go for it!
Una altra bella tecnica da impare , se si considera gli anni in cui furono progettati questi modelli , si può benissimo dire che hanno quasi cento anni fra poco , e sono affascinanti nel loro progetto .anche se io volo con gli "schiumini " il fascino di questi in balza non potrà mai essere superato.
Totally agree, thanks for the comment
would this work with 3mm (1/8) basswood?
Sorry no idea, i have never used basswood
Would it not be better to use a handheld cloth's from Lidli then you can sit at the bench to do it, they are about £18-£20. I know will using the kettle you can make the tea afterward's, anyway just an idea.
Must cost a fortune over the electric kettle these days 😂
hahahahha, you are not wrong there!!
Love to know what you are building in this video ?
Its a Diamond Demon, a lovely vintage design from the late 1930's