JamesT1 Posted May 4, 2019 Share #1 Posted May 4, 2019 Good afternoon all I'm planning on starting the Caldercraft HMS Diana shortly.. What type of wood is recommended for decking a 1/64 scale ship. Many thanks Jim Quote Jim T Current build: HMS Agamemnon - Caldercraft - 1:64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted May 4, 2019 Share #2 Posted May 4, 2019 Jim, There's no "one" answer for that. It all depends on the builder. It's usually lighter colored woods such a basswood, boxwood, yellow cedar, etc. What's the kit supply? Canute 1 Quote 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...
BANYAN Posted May 5, 2019 Share #3 Posted May 5, 2019 Hi Jim, as Mark has suggested - a lighter coloured wood for the decks (to represent a holystoned deck). Selection may come down to the width of the planks (at scale) that you need if you are not milling your own wood. It will depend on what sizes (in the types of wood you are considering) are available from hobby suppliers if you are not happy with the kit wood. cheers Pat Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontiachedmark Posted May 5, 2019 Share #4 Posted May 5, 2019 Gidday Jim. I have found Boxwood or basswood, if you can source it, is a good planking material. Where in the world are you? This may have some bearing on availability. Another factor is cost. The postage charges from some countries make purchases exorbitant. What timber is supplied with the kit? I apologise for posing more questions than answers but I feel they are relevant. Wishing you all the best, Mark. mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesT1 Posted May 5, 2019 Author Share #5 Posted May 5, 2019 (edited) Many thanks for the answers guys,, ... the kit looks really nice,,, after modelling for more years than I care to remember,, mainly, 1:35 modern British armour, in multiple mediums,, I've decided to try something different,, long term as I retire in 4 weeks,,this will be my first large scale wooden model... As part of my hobby, I find it enjoyable to carry out as much research as possible,, my wife says I'm too much of a perfectionist,,,...After reading a few of the excellent logs on MSW,,, I thought I would ask the question about the wood for decks,,,... The kit came with1 x4mm Tanganijka strips for the decking,,, it looks OK,, however I was just wondering what type of wood would look nice... and authentic... I find in the plastic model world,, manufacturers can make things over scale,, or miss out the finer details,,, but part of the fun is putting it right... it would be boring if you just opened a box,, and glued it together in a couple of hours,, etc... The kit also comes with Limewood and Walnut for the 1st and 2nd planking pontiachedmark, I'm from sunny Scotland,,,,,I recently bought some basswood... sheets and strips to have a look at that,,, I was also looking at pear wood …... Many thanks Jim Edited May 5, 2019 by JamesT1 more detail Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Jim T Current build: HMS Agamemnon - Caldercraft - 1:64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaager Posted May 5, 2019 Share #6 Posted May 5, 2019 Take a look at locally available Acer sp. ( Maple) Beech Birch Hornbeam Pear - excellent for hull planking and frames. Wood choices get a bit twisted in locally available species. In North America, we often substitute our domestic species for ones economically available in Europe but expensive here and they somehow get a boost into a preferable import status there. It is a bit perverse. Canute 1 Quote NRG member 45 years Current: HMS Centurion 1732 - 60-gun 4th rate - Navall Timber framing HMS Beagle 1831 refiit 10-gun brig with a small mizzen - Navall (ish) Timber framing The U.S. Ex. Ex. 1838-1842 Flying Fish 1838 pilot schooner - framed - ready for stern timbers Porpose II 1836 brigantine/brig - framed - ready for hawse and stern timbers Vincennes 1825 Sloop-of-War - timbers assembled, need shaping Peacock 1828 Sloop-of -War - timbers ready for assembly Sea Gull 1838 pilot schooner - timbers ready for assembly Relief 1835 ship - timbers ready for assembly Other Portsmouth 1843 Sloop-of-War - timbers ready for assembly Le Commerce de Marseilles 1788 118 cannons - framed La Renommee 1744 Frigate - framed - ready for hawse and stern timbers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontiachedmark Posted May 7, 2019 Share #7 Posted May 7, 2019 Gidday Jim. Have you decided on timber for the deck planks? No rush I am just curious by nature. If you are not happy with Basswood, have you looked into Beech? Wishing you all the best in your endeavours, Mark. Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesT1 Posted May 7, 2019 Author Share #8 Posted May 7, 2019 Good Morning Mark Not yet,,, it will be a couple of weeks before I start the model,, so not too much of a hurry... The general consensus is for a light wood, so in addition to the wood supplied with the model and the Basswood I have ordered some Obeche Stripwood to look at... I have book marked some Beech, Cherry and Pear Stripwood... just In case I'm not too happy with the others.... although the Cherry and Pear look to be a bit dark for my needs... I'll keep you updated... Many thanks Jim Canute 1 Quote Jim T Current build: HMS Agamemnon - Caldercraft - 1:64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matrim Posted May 7, 2019 Share #9 Posted May 7, 2019 I like Holly myself though it usually comes in unusual sizes due to the small size of the source. To me it represents nicely a holystoned deck though it can run from pale white to a yellower tinge. Here is a close up of some of mine used on my Bounty BANYAN, JpR62 and Canute 3 Quote ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Rogers Posted May 7, 2019 Share #10 Posted May 7, 2019 Yellow Cedar is a great deck choice. JpR62, Canute, pontiachedmark and 1 other 4 Quote Regards, Jim Rogers Damn the Torpedoes , Full speed ahead. Adm David Farragut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dziadeczek Posted May 7, 2019 Share #11 Posted May 7, 2019 holly Matrim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vossiewulf Posted May 9, 2019 Share #12 Posted May 9, 2019 I used holly for my deck, but it's too white in my opinion. I wished I had very slightly stained it, as I can't see any of the common deck woods of the time looking this bone white despite holystoning and UV bleaching. Maybe it will be better after it yellows a bit. pontiachedmark, JpR62 and mtaylor 3 Quote Building HM Cutter Lady Nelson 1:64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davyboy Posted May 9, 2019 Share #13 Posted May 9, 2019 Hi Jim,you might consider using Birch,It's light coloured with little grain. I used it for the deck planking on my Cheerful and am well pleased with the result. Dave John Allen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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