Benjamin sullivan Posted October 26, 2022 Share #1 Posted October 26, 2022 hello i am working on a ship from scratch and i am wondering what the best kind of wood / glue to use is . thanks Chuck Seiler 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solution Chuck Seiler Posted October 26, 2022 Solution Share #2 Posted October 26, 2022 I have always liked holly for my decks, however it is becoming harder to come by. For my next project I am looking at maple or aspen. Not asked, but answered...I use #2 pencil on 1 plank edge to simulate caulking. Yellow wood glue. mtaylor 1 Quote Chuck Seiler San Diego Ship Modelers Guild Nautical Research Guild Current Build:: Colonial Schooner SULTANA (scratch from Model Expo Plans), Hanseatic Cog Wutender Hund, John Smith Shallop Completed: Missouri Riverboat FAR WEST (1876) Scratch, 1776 Gunboat PHILADELPHIA (Scratch 1/4 scale-Model Shipways plans) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snug Harbor Johnny Posted October 26, 2022 Share #3 Posted October 26, 2022 8 minutes ago, Chuck Seiler said: I have always liked holly for my decks, however it is becoming harder to come by. For my next project I am looking at maple or aspen. Not asked, but answered...I use #2 pencil on 1 plank edge to simulate caulking. Yellow wood glue. Ahoy, Chuck ! I used to have a large piece of beautiful holly veneer (aprox. 12' wide x 4 feet long!) before we had to move some time ago ... and dang it, I can't seem to find it now. 'Gotta be somewhere ... That stuff would be perfect for slicing whatever width of planking (for the scale of the project) needed. Chuck Seiler and mtaylor 2 Quote Completed builds: Khufu Solar Barge - 1:72 Woody Joe Current project(s): Gorch Fock restoration 1:100, Billing Wasa (bust) - 1:100 Billings, Great Harry (bust) 1:88 ex. Sergal 1:65 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Seiler Posted October 26, 2022 Share #4 Posted October 26, 2022 Thanks for the offer. I already have the aspen and maple in hand...just deciding which looks best. mtaylor 1 Quote Chuck Seiler San Diego Ship Modelers Guild Nautical Research Guild Current Build:: Colonial Schooner SULTANA (scratch from Model Expo Plans), Hanseatic Cog Wutender Hund, John Smith Shallop Completed: Missouri Riverboat FAR WEST (1876) Scratch, 1776 Gunboat PHILADELPHIA (Scratch 1/4 scale-Model Shipways plans) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allanyed Posted October 26, 2022 Share #5 Posted October 26, 2022 9 minutes ago, Chuck Seiler said: I have always liked holly for my decks Hello Benjamin, I agree with Chuck, holly looks great, a bit like a freshly holystoned deck. Caulking is a whole other story. If your scale is smaller than about 1:48, it usually does not look good no matter the method used so many leave it off. Some like pencil, paint, marker and tissue. The last is the only one I have found that works for me but many folks like the other methods as well. Maybe try each and see what you like best. Where are you located? There is at least one wood supplier in the US that usually has a big stock of holly (Ilex opaca) including about 35 or 40 boards now. It is not cheap, but for decking it goes a long way. Hi Chuck, I am anxious to see how the aspen looks if you go that route. Thanks, Allan mtaylor and Chuck Seiler 2 Quote PLEASE take 30 SECONDS and sign up for the epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series. Click on http://trafalgar.tv There is no cost other than the 30 seconds of your time. THANK YOU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin sullivan Posted October 26, 2022 Author Share #6 Posted October 26, 2022 thank you i will see if i can get some. mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allanyed Posted October 26, 2022 Share #7 Posted October 26, 2022 If you are in the USA let me know and I will post the supplier's name for you or anyone interested. Allan mtaylor 1 Quote PLEASE take 30 SECONDS and sign up for the epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series. Click on http://trafalgar.tv There is no cost other than the 30 seconds of your time. THANK YOU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin sullivan Posted October 28, 2022 Author Share #8 Posted October 28, 2022 no, i am in Canada thank you for offering mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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