rdsaplala Posted April 21, 2013 Share #1 Posted April 21, 2013 Hi guys, When using Swiss Pear, I noticed that it easily develops nicks/dings when I hit it against the table or other things during planking (Yup, I'm quite clumsy at handling fragile objects ). Is Castello Boxwood any tougher/more resistant to damage? Thanks very much. Quote Best regards,AldoCurrently Building: HMS Pegasus (Victory Models)-Mothballed to give priority to Triton HMS Triton (first attempt at scratchbuilding) Past build:HM Brig Badger (Caldercraft), HM Brig Cruizer, HM Schooner Ballahoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted April 21, 2013 Share #2 Posted April 21, 2013 Yes, Castello is considerably harder. Pear needs to be handled carefully. One can get small dings out by applying water with a brush to them. Water will swell the wood locally and usually get the ding out. Sometimes, repeated application is needed Of course, it will mess up any finish on the wood, if present, and you'll have to refinish. Being careful is a better strategy. Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdsaplala Posted April 21, 2013 Author Share #3 Posted April 21, 2013 Thanks for the info Druxey, I'll try out Castello and of course, follow your advise on taking extra care. I figure it's high time I do some serious 5s and take out the clutter of tools and other obstacles from the work table Quote Best regards,AldoCurrently Building: HMS Pegasus (Victory Models)-Mothballed to give priority to Triton HMS Triton (first attempt at scratchbuilding) Past build:HM Brig Badger (Caldercraft), HM Brig Cruizer, HM Schooner Ballahoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garward Posted April 24, 2013 Share #4 Posted April 24, 2013 Castello Boxwood firmer and fragile (and more expensive) wood, well is suitable for a carving. Swiss Pear softer and viscous, is damaged quite easily, but from it the beautiful covering of the hull and deck details turns out. Quote Best regards, Garward Is under construction Montanes Ready models Golden Star Corsair San Francisco II Bronze 24-pdr canone Le Fleuron Bronze 24-pdr canone Le Fleuron (second version) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdsaplala Posted April 27, 2013 Author Share #5 Posted April 27, 2013 Thanks for info Garward, I appreciate it Quote Best regards,AldoCurrently Building: HMS Pegasus (Victory Models)-Mothballed to give priority to Triton HMS Triton (first attempt at scratchbuilding) Past build:HM Brig Badger (Caldercraft), HM Brig Cruizer, HM Schooner Ballahoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garward Posted April 30, 2013 Share #6 Posted April 30, 2013 Good Castello Boxwood substitute is the Brazilian maple (paomarfim) - close mechanical characteristics and color. Quote Best regards, Garward Is under construction Montanes Ready models Golden Star Corsair San Francisco II Bronze 24-pdr canone Le Fleuron Bronze 24-pdr canone Le Fleuron (second version) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdsaplala Posted May 1, 2013 Author Share #7 Posted May 1, 2013 Thanks Garward, I'll have a look into this particular wood Quote Best regards,AldoCurrently Building: HMS Pegasus (Victory Models)-Mothballed to give priority to Triton HMS Triton (first attempt at scratchbuilding) Past build:HM Brig Badger (Caldercraft), HM Brig Cruizer, HM Schooner Ballahoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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