WHAT IS C-GRAIN SHEET BALSA?
C-GRAIN sheet balsa has a beautiful mottled appearance. It is very stiff across the sheet and splits easily. But when used properly, it helps to build the lightest strongest models. Most warp resistant type. Sometimes called “quarter grain”. DO: Use for sheet balsa wings and tails, flat fuselage sides, wing ribs, formers, trailing edges. Best type for HL glider wings and tails. DON’T: Use for curved planking, rounded fuselages, round tubes, HL glider fuselage, or wing spars.
