Jason Posted June 19, 2019 Share #1 Posted June 19, 2019 Hi, This is Jason from Crown Timberyard. After 4 years of offering fine milled hardwoods to the model ship builder, musical instrument maker, woodworker, miniature artist, and hobbyist around the globe, it is time to close the virtual doors. In the last few years, my family has grown from 2 kids to 4, my career has gone from senior engineer to director of operations, and my volunteer commitments have grown. It has come to the point where if I am in the shop, I am not with the kids as they grow up. As I am sure many of you know, that time doesn't last and doesn't come back. Since I can no longer offer the kind of service that I wish to provide and keep my commitments, it is time to close. On Monday morning, June 24th 2019, the store will be reopening to sell off what we have left. All items sold will be discounted and bundled. No custom orders, or regular mill work will be accepted. The sale will include the following items: Packages of mixed strips Packages of mixed sheets Packages of Castello Boxwood sheets Packages of Swiss Pear sheets Packages of Walnut Sheets Packages of Holly sheets Packages of special large dimension sheets A once used (never for milling product) Byrnes Thickness Sander Small lumber including Boxwood, Swiss Pear, Cherry, Holly and More All packages are mixed dimensions and are great for stocking up on some great wood for cheap. No substitutions will be offered, and all sales will be final on a first come first serve basis. Shipping will be billed separately for each order due to the size and weight of all of these items. All items are in stock and will be shipped once shipping has been arranged. We also have a sizable stock of Castello Boxwood lumber that could be sold as a lot, or as individual billets. The lumber is 10/4 billets between 5 and 6.5 feet long and 4 to 7 inches wide. Approximately 100 -150 board feet are available. Serious inquiries only. We greatly appreciate all of the support that our customers have shown us over the past few years. You have all been great! I hope to return to the hobby by actually building some models and sharing the hobby with my kids. Best, Jason (Crown Timberyard) CaptainSteve, thibaultron, Captain Poison and 4 others 7 -- Jason www.crowntimberyard.com Current Builds: US Brig Syren MS Imperial Russian Cruiser Varyag - Artwox Model Echo Cross Section: SMSNJ Group Build Completed Builds: 18th Century Longboat MS USS Olympia Encore Member: Nautical Research Guild (NRG) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDW Posted June 19, 2019 Share #2 Posted June 19, 2019 I'm always sad to see hobby businesses close, but you seem to be doing this closing for all the right reasons. Enjoy and cherish the moments you have to spend with your children, they are irreplaceable. You can always start another business at another more opportune time if you wish. Ryland Craze, druxey, RichardG and 5 others 8 Completed Projects: USS Fletcher 1:144 Scharnhorst 1:350 USS Independence LCS-2 1:350 1:32 J7W1 Shinden Interceptor/Fighter Fairey Swordfish Mk. II 1:48 Harbor Tug Box Scale Albatros D.V 1:32 Ala-Kart 1:25 Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder 1:24 S-100 Schnellboot 1:72 Mercury Capsule and Atlas Booster BR-52 Steam Locomotive 1:35 Triumph 3 HW Motorcycle 1:9 Scale F-16XL-2 Experimental Fighter Bomber 1:48 Rafale 1:48 F-15E Strike Eagle 1:48 Petlyakov PE-2 Soviet Dive Bomber 1:48 TBM3 Avenger 1:32 1931 Cadillac 1:25 Scammell Pioneer SV2S Heavy Breakdown Tractor 1:35 M-50 Israeli Sherman 1:35 Military Wrecker 1:32 Delahaye 135 1:24 Toyota Sard Supra GT 1:24 Enzo Ferrari 1:24 1970 Baldwin Motion Camaro 1:25 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 Stock Car 1:25 American LaFrance Eagle Fire Pumper 1:25 1940 Ford Standard Coupe 1:25 VolksWagen Dragster/Dune Buggy/Street Rod 1:25 Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon 1:12 Porsche GT-1 Evo 1:24 Scharnhorst 1940 1:700 IJN Akitsushima Seaplane Tender 1:700 HMS Hood 1941 1:700 Prinz Eugen 1942 1:700 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain_hook Posted June 19, 2019 Share #3 Posted June 19, 2019 You have done a very good Job. And you’re right - family comes first. Thank you for all the nice castello you have supplied over the years and I wish you all the best. Ryland Craze, thibaultron, mtaylor and 3 others 6 Current Build: HM Brig Badger 1/48 from Caldercraft plans Le Coureur 1/48 by CAF — Completed Build: Armed Virginia Sloop 1/48 by Model Shipways / Gallery HM Cutter Sherbourne 1/64 by Caldercraft / Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thibaultron Posted June 19, 2019 Share #4 Posted June 19, 2019 Thank you for the service you have provided, and enjoy your family! mtaylor, RichardG, Jason and 3 others 6 Ron Thibault Shipjack Carrie Price from Pyro kit, with upgraded detailing and history. Going From A 2D Drawing To A 3D Printed Part Tutorial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted June 20, 2019 Share #5 Posted June 20, 2019 I'm sad for us who have used your wood, but happy that you've set the priorities. As other's have said, "family first". Jason, Ryland Craze, thibaultron and 3 others 6 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...
RichardG Posted June 20, 2019 Share #6 Posted June 20, 2019 I'm sorry to hear this. I've been very happy with the wood I bought from you. You're doing the right thing though. Although I suspect you may be busy on Monday! All the best to you and your family. Richard. Jason, mtaylor, thibaultron and 2 others 5 Richard Current Build: Early 19th Century US Revenue Cutter (Artesania Latina "Dallas" - messed about) Completed Build: Yakatabune - Japanese - Woody Joe mini Member: Nautical Research Guild & Midwest Model Shipwrights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted June 20, 2019 Author Share #7 Posted June 20, 2019 (edited) Thanks everyone, I really appreciate it! I will be posting pictures of some of the wood to be sold next week over the weekend. All sales will be through the website. Emails are welcome, just please know that an immediate response may not be possible. Julia will be handling the orders as they come, and our son will be packaging them. The pictures below are the whole crew. Edited June 20, 2019 by Jason druxey, Haliburton, CDW and 24 others 27 -- Jason www.crowntimberyard.com Current Builds: US Brig Syren MS Imperial Russian Cruiser Varyag - Artwox Model Echo Cross Section: SMSNJ Group Build Completed Builds: 18th Century Longboat MS USS Olympia Encore Member: Nautical Research Guild (NRG) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEDDO Posted June 20, 2019 Share #8 Posted June 20, 2019 Beautiful family. Thanks for the great service, your products were/are wonderful. druxey, PeteB, mtaylor and 4 others 7 Michael Shipwrights of Ohio Current Build: ... Completed Builds: Queen Anne Barge - Syren, Pinnace - MS, Halifax 1768 - LSS, Murrelet - Pygmy, Swift 1805 - AL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cleek Posted June 20, 2019 Share #9 Posted June 20, 2019 I'm glad to see somebody gets some work out of their kids! What's your secret? Canute, BETAQDAVE, mtaylor and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted June 21, 2019 Author Share #10 Posted June 21, 2019 Bribery... 😁 He's a good kid, but most dads would say that. Here is just a peek at what is coming on Monday. Excuse the poor photography. The 10/4 boxwood lumber will be offered at the special wholesale price that I purchased it. Also, I found one last Boxwood deck upgrade for the MSW Syren that was hanging out in the corner of my office. It will be for sale too. There are a lot more item, especially small lumber available. I am weeding out anything that has any significant defects so all the small lumber will be premium stuff. Ryland Craze, pjofc4, GrandpaPhil and 9 others 12 -- Jason www.crowntimberyard.com Current Builds: US Brig Syren MS Imperial Russian Cruiser Varyag - Artwox Model Echo Cross Section: SMSNJ Group Build Completed Builds: 18th Century Longboat MS USS Olympia Encore Member: Nautical Research Guild (NRG) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted June 24, 2019 Author Share #11 Posted June 24, 2019 Hi Everyone, The store is reopening on the morning of 6/24 with all of our current sheet and strip material (assorted) plus a few other items for sale. Most of the lumber (boxwood and pear) will be added throughout the day. Thanks a lot and I hope that everybody gets a chance to stock up on a bunch of wood. Jason mtaylor, Canute and thibaultron 3 -- Jason www.crowntimberyard.com Current Builds: US Brig Syren MS Imperial Russian Cruiser Varyag - Artwox Model Echo Cross Section: SMSNJ Group Build Completed Builds: 18th Century Longboat MS USS Olympia Encore Member: Nautical Research Guild (NRG) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted June 24, 2019 Author Share #12 Posted June 24, 2019 Update: 8:00am 6/24: It appears that the host server for the Crown Timberyard website is down. I will try to pull it up and open the store throughout the day. There is always something... BETAQDAVE, mtaylor and thibaultron 3 -- Jason www.crowntimberyard.com Current Builds: US Brig Syren MS Imperial Russian Cruiser Varyag - Artwox Model Echo Cross Section: SMSNJ Group Build Completed Builds: 18th Century Longboat MS USS Olympia Encore Member: Nautical Research Guild (NRG) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted June 24, 2019 Author Share #13 Posted June 24, 2019 Store is up. mtaylor and thibaultron 2 -- Jason www.crowntimberyard.com Current Builds: US Brig Syren MS Imperial Russian Cruiser Varyag - Artwox Model Echo Cross Section: SMSNJ Group Build Completed Builds: 18th Century Longboat MS USS Olympia Encore Member: Nautical Research Guild (NRG) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griphos Posted June 24, 2019 Share #14 Posted June 24, 2019 Wow. Someone must have bought almost everything while I was adding a few things to my cart. As I went to checkout, all items were removed as out of stock. I only added four things, and there were several of them when I added them. thibaultron and mtaylor 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bear Posted June 24, 2019 Share #15 Posted June 24, 2019 Ahoy Jason Thanks for the great deal on the thickness sander and all the wood. It sure went fast. Thanks for all the fun that I and Pickels have had using your wood. Pickels is gone now but later today I am going to look at a 1 year old Russian Blue boy. Maybe I'll have a new supervisor by the time all my wood and sander gets here. Have fun with your family, and no problems with your demanding job. Back to using your wood that's here in stock now. My latest completed ship the 1492 Nina,and the last one Pickels supervised. Great wood makes good models. Thanks Keith Happy Customer since you started. Landlubber Mike, Canute, Jason and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griphos Posted June 24, 2019 Share #16 Posted June 24, 2019 So you’re the one! I had that sander in my cart as well. I guess you completed the checkout right before I tried. I shouldn’t have looked one last time to see if there was anything else I wanted! thibaultron, Canute and mtaylor 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitbok Posted June 24, 2019 Share #17 Posted June 24, 2019 Is there more wood coming or this is it? Looks like almost everything is out of stock now mtaylor and Canute 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davec Posted June 24, 2019 Share #18 Posted June 24, 2019 Hi Jason - will the 10/4 boxwood be listed on the site? thanks! Canute, MEDDO, thibaultron and 1 other 4 Current builds: Wingnut Wings AMC DH9 Model Shipways 1/48 Longboat Model Shipways 1/24 Grand Banks Dory Soon to start: Fully framed Echo Completed builds: East Coast Oyster Sharpie Echo Cross Section 1/48 Scratchbuilt Hannah from Hahn plans 1/64 Kitbashed Rattlesnake from Bob Hunt practicum 1/64 Brig Supply Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEDDO Posted June 24, 2019 Share #19 Posted June 24, 2019 53 minutes ago, davec said: Hi Jason - will the 10/4 boxwood be listed on the site? thanks! Also wondering this thanks mtaylor and thibaultron 2 Michael Shipwrights of Ohio Current Build: ... Completed Builds: Queen Anne Barge - Syren, Pinnace - MS, Halifax 1768 - LSS, Murrelet - Pygmy, Swift 1805 - AL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaager Posted June 24, 2019 Share #20 Posted June 24, 2019 Jason, Who is your Castillo supplier? Jason, mtaylor and thibaultron 3 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...
mitbok Posted June 24, 2019 Share #21 Posted June 24, 2019 Some blocks of holly, boxwood and pear showed up but were gone in seconds. You had to check out quick or items will disappear from basket if someone is checking out before you. thibaultron and mtaylor 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griphos Posted June 25, 2019 Share #22 Posted June 25, 2019 I’ve been refreshing all day, but it always says out of stock. mtaylor and thibaultron 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted June 25, 2019 Author Share #23 Posted June 25, 2019 Hi Everyone, Thank you so very much for the really generous support of the closing sale. I was really surprised when I got home from work and saw how quickly everything went. Julia was adding blocks throughout the day, but as some of you said they went fast! I have a few updates as follows: 1: The Boxwood Billets: I did not intend to put these directly on the site. I have had several people reach out to me including one who would like to buy the lot. I will be contacting everyone who has expressed interest and work out the fairest deal, with a good mind toward shipping. It isn't easy to ship these things. 2: Boxwood Supplier: I have always used the same people who supplied Jeff at Hobby Mill USA before me, Gilmer Wood in Oregon. https://www.gilmerwood.com/ 3: Is there more coming: Yes, but not like what was offered today. I have a few sets of special sheets including some beautiful quarter sawn cherry, and some extra wide boxwood. I also have a couple of really nice California Big Leaf Maple sheets that when finished look like rippling water. They make a great display base for models. See my pinnace in the competed builds section to see what it looks like finished. I also have a lot more blocks in my shop, but I wasn't sure how they were going to sell. My intent is to put up the sheets tonight or tomorrow, and get the blocks next weekend. This week at work is absolutely crazy, and the volume of orders that we had today is going to take up every bit of free time between work and kid for the next couple of days. Again, thank you so much! I hope to get back to modeling someday soon and interact with you all more than I have on here in the last few years. And maybe I'll even share some stories about what it is like to be a supplier to the hobby. Some interesting tales those are! Below is a picture of the big leaf maple sheets, they are the ones in the front that look like rippling water. Best, Jason Maury S, Ryland Craze, Canute and 4 others 7 -- Jason www.crowntimberyard.com Current Builds: US Brig Syren MS Imperial Russian Cruiser Varyag - Artwox Model Echo Cross Section: SMSNJ Group Build Completed Builds: 18th Century Longboat MS USS Olympia Encore Member: Nautical Research Guild (NRG) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bear Posted June 26, 2019 Share #24 Posted June 26, 2019 Ahoy Mates Thanks Jason for all the wood I have bought from you,and the way my models look using your wood. Here's the new Supervisor in my shipyard. His name is Boris,he's a Russian Blue about a year old. with about the same personality of the late Pickels as you can see.. The sale sure went fast-about 8 minutes. Glade I was sitting watching the screen for hours waiting for the site to open. Would have bought more but PayPal held me up from aying for about 30 seconds,3 bundles were taken out of my order before it was paid.I still spent over $700. Well worth it Jason. Thanks Keith and Boris Landlubber Mike, thibaultron, Canute and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardG Posted June 28, 2019 Share #25 Posted June 28, 2019 Well I don't have a cat. But I did receive my package of sheets this afternoon (that might have been been one of those you mention Keith!). All the best, Richard thibaultron, Canute and mtaylor 3 Richard Current Build: Early 19th Century US Revenue Cutter (Artesania Latina "Dallas" - messed about) Completed Build: Yakatabune - Japanese - Woody Joe mini Member: Nautical Research Guild & Midwest Model Shipwrights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted June 29, 2019 Author Share #26 Posted June 29, 2019 Hi Everyone, Latest news on the Crown Timberyard closing sale. The web store is currently sold out of everything, a huge thank you to all who purchased what we had. For those of you who have been messaging and emailing me to ask if there is more, the answer is yes! On Monday 7/1/2019 the website will be restocked with more boxwood sheets, walnut sheets, and blocks of boxwood, pear, holly, mahogany, walnut, and maple. Additionally, I am going to make the 10/4 boxwood billets available via the website. I have sold about a third of what I have, but I want to unload the rest. This is probably the lowest price you will get in the near future for castello boxwood, as I am selling it at the wholesale rate that I bought it for. Much lower than what is currently being talked about in other areas of the forum. One stick might be a lifetime supply depending on the scale and speed at which you model. So come check it out. Please feel free to message me or email me if you have any questions! Best, Jason Ryland Craze, thibaultron, Canute and 2 others 5 -- Jason www.crowntimberyard.com Current Builds: US Brig Syren MS Imperial Russian Cruiser Varyag - Artwox Model Echo Cross Section: SMSNJ Group Build Completed Builds: 18th Century Longboat MS USS Olympia Encore Member: Nautical Research Guild (NRG) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted July 1, 2019 Author Share #27 Posted July 1, 2019 (edited) The store is open again with new stock. Please check it out! Crowntimberyard.com Boxwood billets will be added later today. The price is $24.50 / board foot plus shipping. Have a great day everyone. Edited July 1, 2019 by Jason mtaylor 1 -- Jason www.crowntimberyard.com Current Builds: US Brig Syren MS Imperial Russian Cruiser Varyag - Artwox Model Echo Cross Section: SMSNJ Group Build Completed Builds: 18th Century Longboat MS USS Olympia Encore Member: Nautical Research Guild (NRG) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted July 2, 2019 Author Share #28 Posted July 2, 2019 Thank you to all who checked out round 2 of the Crown Timberyard closing sale! There are a few items left including: Large Maple Block (bright white wood and straight clear grain) perfect for strips or masts Large Mahogany Block Large Holly Block (bright white little to no visible grain on half the block Decorative Big Leaf Maple Veneer Sheets (set of two) Two sets of beautiful quarter sawn cherry sheets at 50" long. These sheets have the approximate color of pear and straight grain for their entire length. Great for extra long strips. Additionally, we have updated the website to include a partial stock of the 10/4 boxwood billets. Some of you have reached out to buy some of these already, and if you have, those billets are already reserved and not listed for sale. If anyone is interested in buying the lot, what is listed on the website is a little less than half of what is still available. Price is $24.50 / board foot plus shipping. If you live in the mid Atlantic, or eastern midwest region I would consider an arrangement to drive the stock to you. Thanks again, and I hope you check out what is left at www.crowntimberyard.com Canute, Ryland Craze, mtaylor and 1 other 4 -- Jason www.crowntimberyard.com Current Builds: US Brig Syren MS Imperial Russian Cruiser Varyag - Artwox Model Echo Cross Section: SMSNJ Group Build Completed Builds: 18th Century Longboat MS USS Olympia Encore Member: Nautical Research Guild (NRG) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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