Woods for Ship Modelling

[aitch]

One of the problems I encountered when I started modelling was which type of wood did what, and what did it look like. As I searched amongst various wood suppliers for the characteristics of different woods I realised that this kind of information could prove very useful to others in a similar predicament. Hence, in my previous life as a member of MSW I submitted this article hoping others would find it interesting. As all the original files were lost when the gremlins invaded MSW I am posting it once again.

Modelling Woods backup.doc

[Chuck]

Thank you very much...I will certainly add it to the database as well.

 

Chuck

[WackoWolf]

aitch,

 

     Thank you for posting this again, I am sure others will also find it very useful. Thanks

[mikeaidanh]

Excellent information.

 

May I also point people to the book "What wood is that?" by Herbert Edlin. The book deals in depth with 40 different woods and comes with a sample piece of each one. Whilst this volume does not specify which woods a modeller should use it provides a heap of information and would make a useful companion to Aitch's document. The book is available from numerous sources on line and in the UK retails for c £16.00.

 

I am in no way related to the author !

 

Mike. 

[mij]

Thanks for the artical, It`s very informative.

 

mij

[Q A's Revenge]

Good article thanks for posting. Makes me wonder why some kits used to supply Balsa for planking!

[cdogg]

Sweet, thanks for uploading.  I created a PDF format for MSW members who do not have MS word on their devices

Modelling Woods backup.pdf