Ingenious technique!

[Sakrison]

Credit for this idea goes to Michael Mash.

A photo in one of his threads shows a balsa block used as a work surface/clamping fixture with pins and balsa scraps holding parts in place.

It's a stroke of genius!

[MrConk]

Excellent idea...and as an alternative I would like to suggest a metal building board utilizing magnets.

[herky]

Originally Posted by Sakrison

Credit for this idea goes to Michael Mash.

A photo in one of his threads shows a balsa block used as a work surface/clamping fixture with pins and balsa scraps holding parts in place.

It's a stroke of genius!

so simple.how come no one thought of it before??

[at6]

Great idea!!!!!!!!

[Gil]

I think Michael has built more than a few stick and tissue flying models. Using a solid block of balsa is a bit extravagant. Two layers of 1/4" sheet cork glued onto a back braced 0.5" plywood (building board) also works.

-Gil

[Thales]

I have seen the metal plate and magnet idea a few times. It usually crops up in the scratch ship building arenas. I think micromark sells a magnet kit along those lines.

[rmks2000]

I just use corrugated cardboard as my base for stick and tissue models. Haven't had any real occasion to use this method for paper models yet.

[Richschindler]

Either way, balsa block, or metal base, both great ideas. Thanks for sharing that.