scottpollack Posted June 28, 2019 #1 Posted June 28, 2019 Hi all, Scott here. I'm looking to get some Walnut to plank my scratch build of the Mayflower. With Crown closing, where's the best place to get modeling lumber? Thanks guys! Quote current build : model shipways willie bennett " Never make a promise that you can't keep , a man's word is his honor" Scott I Pollack
Jaager Posted June 28, 2019 #2 Posted June 28, 2019 Quick and dirty: Woodcraft lists an outlet in Phoenix They have Walnut veneer. Can be cut with steel straight edge and a sharp knife. There are hardwood stores in Phoenix - if you have the tools to handle dimensional stock. Walnut can be a beautiful wood for furniture or gun stocks. It is relatively hard, tight, holds an edge. It has one bothersome characteristic - it has open pores. Not the best look when scaled down. A tight grained closed pore species can be used and made to match Walnut by using an aqueous or alcohol aniline dye of the desired color. Not a stain - which is a surface semi transparent paint - a peritrating dye. Maury S 1 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
mtaylor Posted June 28, 2019 #3 Posted June 28, 2019 Many hobby shops carry the Midwest woods also: https://midwestproducts.com/collections/hardwoods 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)
Maury S Posted June 28, 2019 #4 Posted June 28, 2019 If you are trying to avoid the box and pear, look into cherry. The grain is tighter than walnut and it ages beautifully. M mtaylor 1 Quote Current diversion: Anchor Hoy c 1815 - 1825 1:48 scale Recent Builds: Fair American: 18th C. Longboat: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/2284-longboat-18th-c-by-maury-modelshipways-by-chuck/ Echo Cross Section: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/513-echo-cross-section-by-maury/ Emma C. Berry http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/203-emma-c-berry-132-pof-by-maury/
Gregory Posted June 28, 2019 #5 Posted June 28, 2019 I know there has been some questionable 'boxwood' strips from Modelexpo, but I have recieved some excellent walnut, cherry and mahogany sheets from them. Spend $100 and get free shipping ( while promo lasts ).. WOOD SHEETS At ModelExpo mtaylor and Sea Hoss 2 Quote “Indecision may or may not be my problem.” ― Jimmy Buffett Current builds: Rattlesnake On Hold: HMS Resolution ( AKA Ferrett ) In the Gallery: Yacht Mary, Gretel, French Cannon
scottpollack Posted June 29, 2019 Author #6 Posted June 29, 2019 Awesome!!! Thank you so much for the guidance. I'll start a build log once I get going in the next week or so. Scott mtaylor 1 Quote current build : model shipways willie bennett " Never make a promise that you can't keep , a man's word is his honor" Scott I Pollack
Gregory Posted June 29, 2019 #7 Posted June 29, 2019 (edited) While my link took you to the ModelExpo sheet wood, there walnut strips should be good also. They have always been good about taking stuff back if you are not happy with it.. Edited June 29, 2019 by Gregory mtaylor 1 Quote “Indecision may or may not be my problem.” ― Jimmy Buffett Current builds: Rattlesnake On Hold: HMS Resolution ( AKA Ferrett ) In the Gallery: Yacht Mary, Gretel, French Cannon
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