The National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA, has said it was moving towards phasing out wooden boats on inland waterways. The Managing Director of NIWA, Bola Oyebamiji, made this known in an ...

There are many different types of model kits available, including plastic models, wooden models, and metal models. Each type has its own unique benefits and drawbacks, and the best choice will ...

Balsa wood is a fast-growing, lightweight hardwood tree found in tropical climates, mainly Central and South America. Its wood is valued for its low density, making it suitable for model building, ...

competed in boat building competitions and browsed the booths of artisans selling wooden ducks, model sailboats and art made from oyster shells. A Clemson University booth offered a chance to pet ...

This time, we’re not even talking about cars with annoyingly low miles going for big bucks. This time around it’s a full-scale model of a highly desirable car, rendered in wood.

The model proved too nose-heavy in its maiden flight ... This allowed the tiny balsa dinosaur to really take off, flying long enough to have some very close encounters with buildings and trees.