Submarineman Posted September 19, 2015 Share #1 Posted September 19, 2015 Hi guys, Just flicking through the plans for my Constructo Victory 1/94 model and I have come across some types of would that do not seem to be available at the various model shops. I.e Ayous Sapelly Anatolia Does anyone have recommendations for alternatives? I have not started the model yet, plan to start in November so until then I am gathering additional materials, components etc. Your help would be very much appreciated. Thanks Grant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaager Posted September 19, 2015 Share #2 Posted September 19, 2015 You do not indicate where you are. It is usually less expensive to source local wood. Ayous is better known as Obeche ? It seems to have a grain that is not distinctive - which is good - it looks to be open pore which is not desirable. It is soft - not my preference - too easy to remove too much - but soft woods - Lime/Basswood, Yellow Poplar, Tupelo, Sugar Pine are popular and they have closed pore Sapelly hard, darker brown Pear, Black Cherry Anatolia a search returns strange results - no particular tree - just a flooring style from the region where Turkey is. Mass market kit manufactures seem to base their choice of wood more on price than what is the better choice of species to use. Why not drop back 10 yards and punt on letting Constructo choose your wood and make your own choice? mtaylor, Submarineman and Canute 3 Quote NRG member 50 years Current: NMS HMS Ajax 1767 - 74-gun 3rd rate - 1:192 POF exploration - works but too intense -no margin for error HMS Centurion 1732 - 60-gun 4th rate - POF Navall Timber framing HMS Beagle 1831 refiit 10-gun brig with a small mizzen - POF Navall (ish) Timber framing The U.S. Ex. Ex. 1838-1842 Flying Fish 1838 pilot schooner - POF framed - ready for stern timbers Porpose II 1836 brigantine/brig - POF framed - ready for hawse and stern timbers Vincennes 1825 Sloop-of-War - POF timbers assembled, need shaping Peacock 1828 Sloop-of -War - POF timbers ready for assembly Sea Gull 1838 pilot schooner - POF timbers ready for assembly Relief 1835 packet hull USN ship - POF timbers ready for assembly Other Portsmouth 1843 Sloop-of-War - POF timbers ready for assembly Le Commerce de Marseilles 1788 118 cannons - POF framed La Renommee 1744 Frigate - POF framed - ready for hawse and stern timbers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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