balsawood nose cones

[emeiermodel]

Hello all,
has anybody had luck with purchasing balsa wood nose cones? I'm frustrated with the plastic ones. I prefer not carving one. I've tried a few times now and I'd simply prefer to purchase one. I'm looking for one for my Cessna 150 and my BF109.

Thanks in advance.

[Chris A.]

Guillows does sell spare plastic nose cones. Although I have not done it, you could try filling the plastic part with high density spray foam for stiffness. When dry it is almost as stiff s balsa.

[woolies]

TO EMEIERMODELER

I purchase blocks of balsa: then cut to square, mark a side with a diagonal "x", insert w/glue a dowel of appropriate diameter, using a drill press or perhaps a drill, shape nose cone to size after cutting away corners to a rough shape, using an o.d. lathe protactor,

Use fine sandpaper to finish to shape while drill or drill press turns.

I have done many this way. I hope this helps.

woolies