Flat Birch Wood Strips for scale modeling

Birch wood is characterized by its high strength, moderate hardness, and fine, uniform grain, making it a very stable and versatile material for precision work. Despite being harder than basswood, it still offers excellent workability: it can be cut, sanded, and drilled with common tools, and responds very well to light carving and detailed modeling. It also adheres perfectly to white glue, maintaining strong and durable joints, making it an ideal material for models and projects that require structural integrity.

This type of wood for modeling is widely used in dioramas, naval, railway, and aircraft model making, especially in pieces that need greater robustness, such as building construction, or fine but resistant structures.

 It is also perfect for creating scenery elements for wargames and board games, such as walkways, fences, raised platforms, trench floors, or any type of structure that requires strength, lightness, and wood texture.

Birch has a light cream color, with a uniform and elegant tone that makes it easy to integrate into any project.

 It is very easy to sand, varnish, and stain, allowing for clean and professional finishes. For painting, it is recommended to apply an acrylic primer, especially if acrylic paints are to be used, in order to ensure uniform coverage and avoid uneven absorption.

Contents: 100x
Thickness 1mm
Length 140 mm