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Description
The J Perkins 1 x 1 x 36 Triangle Balsa, part number 5520247, is a 914mm triangular balsa wood section for model making, structural bracing and decorative detailing. This A-grade balsa length has a right-angled profile with 1 x 1in sides, making it suitable for adding support along internal corners or creating geometric edging in lightweight models.
Balsa is easy to cut, shape and sand, allowing this section to be adapted for a range of modelling tasks. Its low weight and strength-to-weight ratio make it useful where reinforcement is needed without adding substantial mass. The straight-grain timber can also be finished or blended into surrounding balsa components.
Applications
In architectural model making, the triangular section can represent roof trusses, fillet joints, internal bracing and timber-framed details. RC and aeronautical modellers may use it as trailing-edge material or corner reinforcement within fuselage and wing structures. It is also suitable for lightweight film and television props, set details, volumetric mock-ups, ergonomic studies and prototypes that require a chamfered or triangular form.
The 90-degree profile provides two flat faces for positioning against adjoining surfaces, while the triangular shape can create a defined internal support or finished edge. The supplied length can be cut into shorter sections to suit the project.
Specifications
- Material: A-grade balsa wood
- Profile: Triangular, right-angled section
- Length: 914mm (36in)
- Height: 25mm (1in)
- Width: 25mm (1in)
- Weight: 30g
- Colour: Brown
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Specifications
Balsa Wood Triangular Section
This A-Grade Balsa Wood Triangular section is a premium-quality structural material, favoured by professionals for its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio and precise geometry. Cut from high-quality, lightweight balsa, these triangular lengths provide critical internal reinforcement and aesthetic detailing for complex modelling projects. Each 915mm (36") length is selected for its straight grain and consistent density, ensuring reliable performance in demanding professional environments.
Applications:
- Architectural Model Making: An essential component for internal structural reinforcement, particularly in timber-framed massing models. The triangular profile is ideal for creating realistic roof trusses, fillet joints, or internal bracing where a 90-degree corner requires additional stability without significant weight gain.
- Aeronautical & RC Modelling: Extensively used as "trailing edge" material or as corner bracing inside fuselage and wing structures. Its low mass and high rigidity make it the definitive choice for professionals designing lightweight, flight-capable models or aerodynamic prototypes.
- Film & TV Prop Making: Perfect for constructing lightweight "hero" props and set details. Its soft, uniform grain allows it to be carved, sanded, and finished easily, while the triangular section can be utilised to create industrial "greebles" or historical architectural mouldings.
- Industrial Prototyping: Ideal for creating quick-turnaround volumetric mock-ups and ergonomic studies. The triangular section is useful for representing specific geometric chamfers or as a structural spine in slender prototypes.
Technical Specifications:
- Material: A-Grade Balsa Wood
- Shape: Triangular Section (Right-Angled)
- Length: 36in (Approx. 915mm)
- Sizes: 3/8in, 1/4in, 1/2in, 3/4in, 1in
J Perkins 1 X 1 X 36 Triangle Balsa Key Features:
- A-Grade Quality: Sourced for its superior grain consistency and light weight, ensuring it meets the standards required for precision engineering and high-end display models.
- Precise 90-Degree Profile: Features an accurate right-angled cross-section, providing a secure and flush fit when used as internal bracing or decorative edging.
- Exceptional Workability: Balsa wood is renowned for being effortlessly easy to cut with a professional scalpel and can be sanded to a feather-edge for seamless blending.
- High Strength-to-Weight Ratio: Offers significant structural reinforcement while adding negligible mass to the finished model—critical for both architectural site models and flight-capable prototypes.
J Perkins 1 X 1 X 36 Triangle Balsa Tech Specs:
- Weight: 30g / 1.06oz
- Shipping Weight: 0.03kg / 0.07lbs
- Product Height: 25mm / 1.00in
- Product Width: 25mm / 1in
- Product Length: 914mm / 36in
- Age Recommendation: 14+
- Colour: Brown
- Material: Balsa
- Profile: Triangle
Key Info:
- Brand: J Perkins
- Part No: 5520247
- Barcode: 5051121029864
- Material: Wood
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