A very lightweight wood used for making models (5)

I believe the answer is:

balsa

(Other definitions for balsa that I've seen before include "Tree yielding light wood" , "light raft" , "Lightweight timber" , "Tropical American tree" , "Raft-making S American corkwood" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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