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DrAndy · 14-10-2009, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by splitlid

ok

those Thai builders! never get anything straight

Smithson · 17-10-2009, 12:40 PM

What did you use for glue? I've been making models for bamboo building using skewers and super glue. We've built one place using a model and no plan.

Considering the plan reading skills of Thai construction workers aren't that great, having a model would help prevent costly mistakes.

It could be a good idea to have the builder help make the model, so you could be sure he understood everything.

splitlid · 17-10-2009, 01:40 PM

^sorry i dont know the name, it came with the bundle of balsa wood i brought, it was bloody sticky though, stuck my fingers together a couple of times.

Norton · 17-10-2009, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by globin

Where can you buy balsa wood in Thailand?

Can also use Styrofoam. Most all architectural models are made from it.

Smithson · 17-10-2009, 02:49 PM

I think it was on this forum where someone built a house and the ordered the wrong range hood, because they didn't realize it was an island bench in the kitchen.

Having a model would help prevent things like this.

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17-10-2009, 12:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
Smithson Meo Last Online: 17-11-2009 05:00 PM Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 849	What did you use for glue? I've been making models for bamboo building using skewers and super glue. We've built one place using a model and no plan. Considering the plan reading skills of Thai construction workers aren't that great, having a model would help prevent costly mistakes. It could be a good idea to have the builder help make the model, so you could be sure he understood everything.

17-10-2009, 01:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
splitlid Fang Last Online: Today 11:47 AM Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 574	^sorry i dont know the name, it came with the bundle of balsa wood i brought, it was bloody sticky though, stuck my fingers together a couple of times.

17-10-2009, 02:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
Smithson Meo Last Online: 17-11-2009 05:00 PM Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 849	I think it was on this forum where someone built a house and the ordered the wrong range hood, because they didn't realize it was an island bench in the kitchen. Having a model would help prevent things like this.

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