Capella Posted February 19, 2022 Share #1 Posted February 19, 2022 I needed some more walnut strips of varying widths and thicknesses. I first went to Modelers Central. I was only able to find one of the three items I need. But I was surprised to see that they sell them in 1000 mm - 1 meter - lengths. I even went so far as to email them to confirm that wasn't a typo or something. But at less than $1 per strip, I figured that was pretty good. However they didn't have everything I need and I'd prefer to get everything from one vendor. So I visited Model Expo. I was able to find everything that I needed there, but they sell their strips in 12 pieces totalling 500mm - and at $5 a pop. A HUGE difference compared to Modelers Central products. Does anyone have any explanation for this weird discrepancy? Quote First build: US Ranger - Corel Second build: HMS Beagle - OcCre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solution Paul Le Wol Posted February 19, 2022 Solution Share #2 Posted February 19, 2022 Hi Capella, I think at Modelexpo you get 12 pieces @ 500 mm equaling 6 of the 1000 mm strips from Modelers Central. So about the same price if I’m not mistaken in my math. Paul Capella 1 Quote Regards……..Paul Completed Builds Glad Tidings Model Shipways. - Nordland Boat. Billings Boats . - HM Cutter Cheerful-1806 Syren Model Ship Company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capella Posted February 19, 2022 Author Share #3 Posted February 19, 2022 Okay. Yeah. My math was off. Expo's offering 12 strips measuring 1 x 4 x 500mm @ $4.99 for the dozen, vice Modeler's 1 strip measuring 1 x 4 x 1000mm @ $1.01 each. Thanks! Paul Le Wol and mtaylor 2 Quote First build: US Ranger - Corel Second build: HMS Beagle - OcCre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Posted February 25, 2022 Share #4 Posted February 25, 2022 Did you check out Modelers Sawmill, one of our sponsors? They offer a wide variety of walnut strips. $2.50 for 10 14" strips. They take custom orders at no extra charge if you don't see what you need in their lists. I suspect the quality will be better than most strip wood packages at other vendors. mtaylor, Capella and Ryland Craze 3 Quote “Indecision may or may not be my problem.” ― Jimmy Buffett Current builds: Rattlesnake (Scratch From MS Plans On Hold: HMS Resolution ( AKA Ferrett ) In the Gallery: Yacht Mary, Gretel, French Cannon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capella Posted February 25, 2022 Author Share #5 Posted February 25, 2022 Thanks for the tip, Gregory! mtaylor 1 Quote First build: US Ranger - Corel Second build: HMS Beagle - OcCre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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