J Perkins 3/8 x 1-1/2 x 36 Balsa Trailing Edge (5520215)

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 minimize 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, allowing 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

J Perkins 3/8 X 1.1/2 X 36 Trailing Edge 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.

J Perkins 3/8 X 1.1/2 X 36 Trailing Edge Tech Specs:

• Weight: 40g / 1.41oz
• Shipping Weight: 0.04kg / 0.09lbs
• Product Height: 38mm / 1.50in
• Product Width: 10mm / 1.50 (1 1⁄2)in
• Product Length: 914mm / 36in

• Age Recommendation: 14+
• Colour: Brown
• Material: Wood
• Profile: Trailing Edge

• Brand: J Perkins
• Part No: 5520215
• Barcode: 5051121029796