rafterrat_2005 Posted January 15, 2014 Share #1 Posted January 15, 2014 I am trying to figure what kind of wood I should use in the side planks and framing. I have thought about Cherry at 1/4". Can I have some feed back as it will help me decide. Thank y'all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted January 15, 2014 Share #2 Posted January 15, 2014 Any fruit wood should be good for framing or planking. I have used American cherry on several projects and had good results. It is hard, holds a good edge when sawed, and varies from darker reddish brown (heartwood) to a lighter brown (sapwood). It can be a bit knotty in spots and it best to avoid those areas because the wood is not as stable around knots. Cherry will make good framing or planking. For planking, some folks like to "paint with wood" meaning they use different woods to mimic the color scheme. Boxwood might be good for the upper side planking while something darker could be used for the wales. Or, if you want to paint your model, cherry or some other similar hard wood could be used throughout. Russ T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey1847 Posted January 16, 2014 Share #3 Posted January 16, 2014 hey raft! I have described all the woods I´m using on post #46, page #4. Hope will help you. Daniel. In the shipyard: HMS Triton 1773. POF. 1:48. Daniel On the computer: R.A. Principe de La Paz. POF. 1:48. Daniel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matrim Posted January 16, 2014 Share #4 Posted January 16, 2014 You could also look at Chas's wood choices for his cross section which is listed here. http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/643-triton-cross-section-timber-list/ ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubbleHead Posted January 16, 2014 Share #5 Posted January 16, 2014 Hello: I have used cherry for all most all the build just because it's my first build. TJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaturnV Posted January 16, 2014 Share #6 Posted January 16, 2014 I have found that cherry does not bend well. If you have not tried to bend it before then I would advise trying to do that first just to see if you can. Steam some up and let us know how it goes...... Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sport29652 Posted January 17, 2014 Share #7 Posted January 17, 2014 (edited) What American hard wood would you recommend for planking that bend well ? Edited January 17, 2014 by sport29652 Eric Current build(s) ; AL San Francisco II http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/862-san-francisco-2-by-eric-al-190-sport29652/ MS Rattlesnake http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/868-rattlesnake-by-eric-model-shipways-164-sport29652/page-2 Sitting on the shelf : MS Constitution, MS Sultana, Wish List : MS Essex, Confederacy, and Syren, and a Victory kit by someone ? "80% of the time it works every time." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrjimmy Posted January 22, 2014 Share #8 Posted January 22, 2014 Try some planks made from Birch. You can almost twist it into a pretzel after soaking. jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted January 22, 2014 Share #9 Posted January 22, 2014 Apply enough soaking and heat and any wood will bend, even ebony. Here's some pics of a pretty radical curve plank of cherry I used on my Licorne. It not only curved forward approaching the bow but had twist and then a lateral curve in the main curve. I soaked the strip a lot longer than I needed to as life got in the way and then bent it using ship as the jig. Normally, I use an old curling iron but do to all the curves and twists, in situ seemed to be the best solution. trippwj 1 Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaturnV Posted January 22, 2014 Share #10 Posted January 22, 2014 Well there you go. Looks like cherry will work fine, just need extra soaking and encouragement. I used cherry wood that Model Expo supplied with the Bounty Launch kit and it hated to be bent. Maybe that was just that particular lot of wood. Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sport29652 Posted January 22, 2014 Share #11 Posted January 22, 2014 Mark and Jim, next time I'm at the woodworking store I'll pick up some birch. I'll experement with the cherry I have. Eric Current build(s) ; AL San Francisco II http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/862-san-francisco-2-by-eric-al-190-sport29652/ MS Rattlesnake http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/868-rattlesnake-by-eric-model-shipways-164-sport29652/page-2 Sitting on the shelf : MS Constitution, MS Sultana, Wish List : MS Essex, Confederacy, and Syren, and a Victory kit by someone ? "80% of the time it works every time." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mij Posted January 22, 2014 Share #12 Posted January 22, 2014 Cherry is a nice wood to work with, along with pear. mij xebec 1:60 scale, scratch build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted January 22, 2014 Share #13 Posted January 22, 2014 Having said what I said earlier, the only wood that is really a bear to work with is ebony. The rest are all doable. Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete38 Posted January 23, 2014 Share #14 Posted January 23, 2014 Cherry is a nice wood to work with. It does not seem to take to much soaking or heat to bend. Cherry is what I am using for the framing on my cross section. Triton Cross Section 1:32 SEE YA LATER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafterrat_2005 Posted January 25, 2014 Author Share #15 Posted January 25, 2014 WOW! Thank you for the response. I looks like I will use Cherry for most of my build and even try Birch. (bought a piece 1/4" x5' x 5' for about $15.00) not to bad. Again thank Ya'll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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