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Balsa Sheet for Model Building

Sheet balsa is a staple of aircraft construction, used for sheeting wings and fuselages, cutting ribs and formers, and countless small parts. This category collects balsa sheet in common building thicknesses, supplied in multi-piece packs so you have enough stock on hand for a project.

Thicknesses and Sizes

The balsa sheets here range from a light 1/16 inch up through 3/32, 1/8, and 3/16 inch, in widths of 3 and 4 inches and lengths of 24 and 36 inches, each offered as a 10-pack. Thinner sheet bends readily for sheeting curved surfaces, while thicker stock suits structural parts.

Choosing a Sheet

Builders generally match sheet thickness to the load a part carries, stepping up in thickness where more stiffness or strength is needed. Keeping a mix of thicknesses on the shelf means the right stock is ready when a plan calls for it.

Browse the thicknesses and pack sizes below to stock your building board.