modeller_masa Posted December 29, 2022 Share #1 Posted December 29, 2022 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyrus_pyrifolia It looks like Swiss pear wood. The hardwood has a very sturdy and dense surface, and I hardly notice its grains. Also, the price is similar to cherry wood, although I have to cut it by myself. I'm glad that I found a quality wood supplier locally. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyrus_communis (European pear or common pear) mtaylor, Steven Brand and Bob Cleek 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaager Posted December 29, 2022 Share #2 Posted December 29, 2022 Callery Pear - a group of ornamental Pear trees whose wood is also excellent for our use. The color is darker. The Web says that Pyrus calleryana is a native of China and Vietnam. Masa, looks like you have found a wonderful timber. My impulse would be to be greedy and hoard as much as I could. modeller_masa and mtaylor 2 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock_From_Korea Posted December 29, 2022 Share #3 Posted December 29, 2022 4 hours ago, modeller_masa said: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyrus_pyrifolia It looks like Swiss pear wood. The hardwood has a very sturdy and dense surface, and I hardly notice its grains. Also, the price is similar to cherry wood, although I have to cut it by myself. I'm glad that I found a quality wood supplier locally. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyrus_communis (European pear or common pear) Hi Masa~ It is a pleasure to see a MSW member who is based in Korea! Where in South Korea are you located? I am located in Seoul. Also, you seem to have sourced beautiful pear wood in Korea. Would you be able to share where you managed to source such fine wood please? Thanks and regards, Rock mtaylor and modeller_masa 2 Quote Regards, Rock Current project : Golden Hind 1:48 scratch build Finished projects : HMS Endeavor 1:60 Corel, Korean Turtle Ship 1:64 Young Modeler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uss frolick Posted December 29, 2022 Share #4 Posted December 29, 2022 Beautiful! Looks like Loquat, which is abundant in Asia, I hear. mtaylor and modeller_masa 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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