JP Balsa Sheet, 1/16 x 4 x 36in (~1.6 x 102 x 914mm)

Description

JP Balsa Sheet, 1/16 x 4 x 36in is a genuine JP balsa wood from J Perkins. Its part number is 5520011. Perfectly suited for cutting and sanding: high-quality balsa sheets offering the ideal density for fast construction and detailed components.

Balsa Wood Sheets

A-Grade Balsa Wood sheets are an essential substrate for high-precision model making, aeronautical design, and professional prototyping. Recognised for having the highest strength-to-weight ratio of any commercial timber, these sheets provide a lightweight yet structurally reliable surface. Each 915mm (36″) sheet is precision-cut to ensure uniform thickness and a consistent, straight grain, meeting the exacting standards required for architectural and industrial mock-ups.

Applications:

• Architectural Model Making: The primary material for representing large surface areas such as facades, floor plates, and site contours. Its pale, neutral tone is ideal for clean, minimalist presentation models, while its uniform surface allows for precise laser cutting or hand-scribed detailing to represent brickwork, tiling, or cladding.
• Aeronautical & RC Engineering: A staple for constructing wing skins, fuselage formers, and internal ribbing. The materials low mass is critical for flight-capable prototypes and high-performance scale aircraft, offering the necessary rigidity without compromising weight targets.
• Film & TV Prop Making: Extensively used for building lightweight “hero” props, set miniatures, and break-away scenic elements. Balsas unique grain structure allows it to be carved, sanded, and painted to realistically simulate heavier timbers, stone, or metallic surfaces.
• Industrial Prototyping: Ideal for rapid volumetric studies and look-and-feel prototypes. The material can be easily laminated or steam-bent to create complex organic curves, providing a fast and cost-effective way to test three-dimensional forms.

Technical Specifications:

• Material: A-Grade Balsa Wood
• Shape: Rectangular Sheet
• Width: See Options
• Thickness: See Options
• Length: 36in (Approx. 915mm)

Key features

• A grade balsa: carefully selected timber with minimal defects, giving consistent and predictable results.
• Light yet strong: an outstanding strength-to-weight ratio, ideal for projects where every gram counts.
• Easy to shape: cuts, sands and laser cuts cleanly, and thinner sheets bend into curves when dampened or steamed.
• Takes glue and paint well: bonds with PVA, superglue or balsa cement, and sands smooth ready for sealing and painting.
• Wide range of uses: ideal for model aircraft, architectural models, props, miniatures, laser-cut parts and prototypes.

In addition, JP products come from J Perkins, a UK model distributor since 1975. As a result, matching parts and accessories are easy to find. Also, check the related items below for things that are often bought with this one.

Product details

• Brand: JP (J Perkins)
• Part number: 5520011
• Barcode (EAN): 5051121029314
• Condition: New

Why buy from TJD Models?

TJD Models is an independent RC model shop in Kent. We are close to junctions 2 and 3 of the M25, so it is easy to visit. We also offer fast UK delivery, expert advice and repairs in store. So, if you are not sure this is the right item for your model, just call the shop. We will be happy to help.