JP Trailing Edge, 1/2 x 1-1/2 x 36in

Description

JP Trailing Edge, 1/2 x 1-1/2 x 36in is a genuine JP balsa wood from J Perkins. Its part number is 5520217. Perfect for model aircraft builds, this 36-inch trailing edge is precisely cut for smooth airflow and structural integrity.

Balsa Trailing Edge Strip

The essential component for precision aeromodelling and scratch-building.

Our premium Balsa Trailing Edge Strips are a fundamental building block for any serious modeller. Precisely cut with a clean, pre-formed taper, these strips minimise drag and deliver the crisp, aerodynamically sound finish required for the rear edge of model aircraft wings, tailplanes, and control surfaces.

Crafted from high-grade, lightweight balsa, this wood is incredibly easy to cut, sand, and glue. This allows you to achieve professional results quickly and accurately.

The perfect stock for: Scale Model Aeroplane Construction, RC & Free Flight Models, and any project requiring a thin, tapered wooden edge.

• Length: 36in
• Dimensions: Various

Key features

• Precision Aerodynamic Taper: Features a factory-engineered wedge profile, providing a crisp, pre-formed rear edge that significantly reduces drag and ensures aerodynamic efficiency for wings and control surfaces.
• High-Grade Lightweight Balsa: Crafted from premium-grade balsa wood, offering an exceptional strength-to-weight ratio that is critical for maintaining the centre of gravity in RC and free-flight models.
• Standardised 36-inch Lengths: Supplied in professional 3-foot strips, providing ample material for long wing spans and large-scale tailplanes while ensuring consistency across the entire flight surface.
• Exceptional Workability: The soft yet fibrous nature of the balsa allows for effortless cutting with a scalpel and rapid sanding to achieve a seamless blend with the rest of the airfoil structure.
• Rapid Bonding Surface: Highly receptive to thin CA (cyanoacrylate), PVA, and balsa cements, allowing for high-speed assembly and permanent, structural chemical bonds.
• Specialised modelling Utility: The definitive stock for constructing ailerons, elevators, and rudders, as well as any scratch-building project requiring a thin, tapered wooden edge for a professional finish.

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: 5520217
• Barcode (EAN): 5051121029802
• 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.