Jaager Posted August 9, 2020 #61 Posted August 9, 2020 14 minutes ago, VTHokiEE said: too light but I picked up some Holly thins to try a go at the bowsprit. Since Degame is impossible to source, 3/4" plank of planed unfigured Hard Maple and a froe - stock for spars. I have a plank of Hard Pine - it was old when I got it from Grampa in 1972. Straight grain - the Spring wood is blond, the Summer wood is red and rock hard. For a mast, the spacing looks like it is a made mast. mtaylor, VTHokiEE and thibaultron 3 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
Gregory Posted August 9, 2020 #62 Posted August 9, 2020 The 1/4 poplar boards you can get at Home Depot are pretty decent.. Good to hear you got a saw.. One of the small one's? Byrnes or other? thibaultron and mtaylor 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
VTHokiEE Posted August 9, 2020 #63 Posted August 9, 2020 12 minutes ago, Gregory said: One of the small one's? Byrnes or other? I had to go Byrnes (anything else and I would’ve kept window shopping the Byrnes 😁). mtaylor, RichardG, glbarlow and 2 others 5 Quote Current Build: HM Sloop Echo 1781 (First Scratch Build) Previous Builds: HM Cutter Alert, Sharpie Schooner, Chesapeake Bay Flattie, Half-Hull (NRG)
mtaylor Posted August 17, 2020 #64 Posted August 17, 2020 I've been asked recently who are my sources... so here's a list. The market is pretty volatile and if you see a place with the wood you want, buy it, don't wait. As an example, I found some cherry on a hardware store site and bought some, a week later.... all gone and they don't know if they can get any more. There may be some dead links in here as even they change. One not on here is Syren Ship Model only because probably everyone here knows of them. All Righteous Woods Bod Nosen Colonial Hardwoods, Inc. CookWoods Dyes Exotic Wood, Birdseye Maple, Curly Maple & Tiger Maple Bell Forest Products Gilmer Wood Company Griffin Exotic Wood--High Quality Exotic Woods Groffslumberr hearnehardwoods.com- Inlay Banding, Ebony and Holly Wood Products Kettle Moraine Hardwoods, Inc., Hartford, WI Midwest Products National Balsa Wood Co- Balsa wood, Basswood, Mahogany, Architectural Models, Model RC Aircraft, Savox Servos Ocooch Hardwoods - Supplier of Thin Wood for Scroll Sawing, Carving Blocks, Intarsia wood, Plywood for scroll sawing, and more. Rare and Exotic Lumber in Maine - Rare Woods USA Rare Woods USA Rockler.com S.H. Goode & Sons Workshop Specialty Wood Exotic Lumber Exotic Woods - Keim Lumber The Wood Database Tropical Exotic Hardwoods Welcome to the World of Hardwoods Wood Project Source - milled wood sheets and strips and wood carving blocks woodcraft.com- Woodfinder® Marketplace Woodworkers Source for Imported, Rare, Specialty, Exotic Wood Gilmer Wood Company coxswain, thibaultron, Charlie1805 and 3 others 6 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)
Edwardkenway Posted August 17, 2020 #65 Posted August 17, 2020 Are they all stateside Mark? I ask because of possible import duty can cripple good prices even if shipping is reasonable ☹ thibaultron 1 Quote Current builds; Henry Ramey Upcher 1:25 Providence whaleboat- 1:25 HMS Winchelsea 1764 1:48 Completed: HM Cutter Sherbourne- 1:64- finished Triton cross section scratch- 1:60 - finished Non ship: SBD-3 Dauntless 1:48 Hasegawa -FINISHED
mtaylor Posted August 17, 2020 #66 Posted August 17, 2020 Yes.. I put them also in the first post of this topic. A few weeks ago all the links were working so hopefully they still are. thibaultron 1 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)
RichardG Posted March 2, 2021 #67 Posted March 2, 2021 Cookwoods have holly on sale at the moment. I have got wood from them in the past and have been pleased with the quality. Never bought holly from them though and my wallet is a bit empty at the moment. https://www.cookwoods.com/collections/holly thibaultron 1 Quote Richard Current Build: Early 19th Century US Revenue Cutter (Artesania Latina "Dallas" - messed about) Completed Build: Yakatabune - Japanese - Woody Joe mini Member: Nautical Research Guild & Midwest Model Shipwrights
GuntherMT Posted March 2, 2021 #68 Posted March 2, 2021 3 hours ago, RichardG said: Cookwoods have holly on sale at the moment. I have got wood from them in the past and have been pleased with the quality. Never bought holly from them though and my wallet is a bit empty at the moment. https://www.cookwoods.com/collections/holly Even on sale I would not buy Holly from here, it's too expensive. Buy it from Gilmer Wood (link in the first post). Example - Cookwoods has a 2" x 2" x 12" turning square on sale for $55.99 (A Grade) or $65.99 (Premium Grade). No picture of the actual piece you will get. Gilmer has a 1-7/8" x 2-7/8" x 23-3/8" piece of American Holly for $56.90. You can see pictures of the exact piece you will be getting and select the one you want (all different dimensions/prices). More than twice as much wood for basically the same price or cheaper at Gilmer. Shop around guys! Gregory, mtaylor and thibaultron 3 Quote Brian Mystery project coming soon! Current build - Medway Longboat Complete - Armed Virginia Sloop Complete - Carmen (First Build)
Gregory Posted March 2, 2021 #69 Posted March 2, 2021 (edited) Found this Googling.. Bell Forest P.S. It's hard to Google " Holly Wood ".. Guess why? 😁 Try " Holly lumber " Edited March 2, 2021 by Gregory grsjax, thibaultron, Edwardkenway and 1 other 2 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
Snug Harbor Johnny Posted March 2, 2021 #70 Posted March 2, 2021 In some locations there are single-owner shops that carry hardwoods and 'exotics'. You have to google several ways and look at the maps expanded to your drivable range ... then check them out. Some non-chain hobby stores have old stock laying around. I knew one that I scored some materials at, then it nearly went out of existence when the owner wanted to get out of the business - but one of his sons took it over, and has moved twice as he changed the business to accommodate changing hobby fads, etc. There is less stuff there now, but still a local source for basic hobby building. thibaultron 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
GuntherMT Posted March 2, 2021 #71 Posted March 2, 2021 3 hours ago, Gregory said: Found this Googling.. Bell Forest P.S. It's hard to Google " Holly Wood ".. Guess why? 😁 Try " Holly lumber " Looks like some good pricing here, and they sell by board foot in 4/4 or 8/4 lumber (if they actually have any), which might be a good deal for anyone looking for larger than 1x1x12 pieces. For small turning blanks those are excellent prices if the quality is good. mtaylor and thibaultron 2 Quote Brian Mystery project coming soon! Current build - Medway Longboat Complete - Armed Virginia Sloop Complete - Carmen (First Build)
Bruce K Posted March 2, 2021 #72 Posted March 2, 2021 I've purchased holly boards from Domex Hardwoods. Excellent quality, nice bright white. Biggest is 5/4. Prices on par with Gilmer but better selection. mtaylor and GuntherMT 2 Quote
stuglo Posted March 18, 2021 #73 Posted March 18, 2021 I would like to add my praise of Sergey at Bibigon in Russia. I received my first batch of pear and black hornbeam and quality is fantastic. Price is fair, delivery within 2 weeks and service is polite and professional. We communicated in english and emails were answered within 24 hours. mtaylor, thibaultron, Tobias and 6 others 9 Quote current build- Swan ,scratch on shelf,Rattlesnake, Alert semi scratch,Le Coureur,, Fubbs scratch completed: nostrum mare,victory(Corel), san felipe, sovereign of the seas, sicilian cargo boat ,royal yacht caroline, armed pinnace, charles morgan whaler, galilee boat, wappen von hamburg, la reale (Dusek), amerigo vespucci, oneida (semi scratch) diane, great harry-elizabethan galleon (semi scratch), agammemnon, hanna (scratch).19th cent. shipyard diorama (Constructo), picket boat, victory bow section
Tim Holt Posted June 23, 2021 #74 Posted June 23, 2021 (edited) This sentence out of “The Anatomy of Nelson’s Ships” by Longridge caught my eye today… “The keel is prepared as a beginning; use an old seasoned straight-grained piece of some hard wood - such as a bit of old mahogany table top.” Not a direct source of lumber such as a seller, but old furniture theoretically could work for some wood needs. Perhaps check with your spouse before you start carving up the dining room table though. Edited June 23, 2021 by Tim Holt mtaylor, scrubbyj427, Gregory and 1 other 3 1 Quote Tim Current Build: Swift Pilot Boat 1805 (AL) On Deck: Triton Cross Section, Harvey (AL), Falcon US Coast Guard (AL), Flying Fish (Model Shipways)
RichInLesta Posted August 23, 2021 #75 Posted August 23, 2021 Want to give a big thumbs up to Jake at Woodworkers Source (https://www.woodworkerssource.com/lumber/sapele.html). Within minutes of my request for information regarding wood I was searching for, he got back to me. Although we couldn't find my specific material, he was very helpful and timely in the exchange. Great customer service! mtaylor, Gregory, Ryland Craze and 1 other 4 Quote
allanyed Posted August 24, 2021 #76 Posted August 24, 2021 Thanks for the link Rich!!! I checked out the website but could not find many of the tight grained woods popular for ship models such as pear, castello, European box, holly, apple, and Alaskan cedar. Do you know if they have these species? (They do have paper backed pear veneer at $705 plus shipping for a 4X8 rolled up sheet) Also the search function does not work. I typed in apple and the results were lots of species from alder to white oak but no apple. 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
Bill Hudson Posted August 24, 2021 #77 Posted August 24, 2021 (edited) Gilmer wood in Portland Oregon is a very good place to buy specialty woods. Years ago I purchased a whole 8' slab of pear. I am now down to just a chunk about a foot long. Good people deal with. It is quite an experience to go there. They usually have a good selection of guitar back wood. these can be cut down into strips as needed. Edited August 24, 2021 by Bill Hudson mor information mtaylor and RichardG 2 Quote Fall down nine times, get up ten.
Wahka_est Posted August 27, 2021 #78 Posted August 27, 2021 (edited) Hi I would like to add hobbymill.eu to supplier list also. Located in Estonia, EU. Sponsorship also announced today. Https://www.hobbymill.eu Edited October 3, 2021 by Wahka_est Formating bolin, Mike Y and mtaylor 3 Quote
bruce d Posted March 11, 2023 #79 Posted March 11, 2023 Timberline Decorative and Specialist Hardwoods | Tonewoods | Guitar Making (exotichardwoods.co.uk) My go-to. Phone if the catalogue doesn't have exactly what you are looking for. No Idea and mtaylor 2 Quote 🌻 STAY SAFE A model shipwright and an amateur historian are heads & tails of the same coin current builds: HMS Berwick 1775, 1/192 scratchbuild; a Slade 74 in the Navy Board style Mediator sloop, 1/48 - an 18th century transport scratchbuild French longboat - CAF - 1/48, on hold
No Idea Posted March 11, 2023 #80 Posted March 11, 2023 3 hours ago, bruce d said: Timberline Decorative and Specialist Hardwoods | Tonewoods | Guitar Making (exotichardwoods.co.uk) My go-to. Phone if the catalogue doesn't have exactly what you are looking for. This is my timber supplier - honestly they know their product and I always tell them I'm a model ship builder. Although it's not cheap they have never sent me anything other than perfect wood for what I do. I cannot recommend this supplier enough. mtaylor, bruce d and DaveBaxt 3 Quote
DaveBaxt Posted March 11, 2023 #81 Posted March 11, 2023 5 hours ago, No Idea said: This is my timber supplier - honestly they know their product and I always tell them I'm a model ship builder. Although it's not cheap they have never sent me anything other than perfect wood for what I do. I cannot recommend this supplier enough. Me too! mtaylor and bruce d 2 Quote Completed St Canute Billings Dec 2020 Completed HMS Bounty Amati May 2021 Finished Currently building HM Bark Endeavour
Ulises Victoria Posted March 12, 2023 #82 Posted March 12, 2023 I have purchased several times here. Excelent service and fast deliveries! thewoodmansshed@gmail.com mtaylor and DaveBaxt 2 Quote There aren't but two options: do it FAST, or do it RIGHT. Current Project Build Log: Soleil Royal in 1/72. Kit by Artesania Latina. Last finished projects: Royal Ship Vasa 1628; French Vessel Royal Louis 1780. 1/90 Scale by Mamoli. 120 Cannons Future projects already in my stash: Panart: San Felipe 1/75; OcCre: Santísima Trinidad 1/90; Wish List: 1/64 Amati Victory, HMS Enterprise in 1/48 by CAF models. So much to build, so little time!
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