Wood for hull planking?

[CPDDET]

In a few weeks I will begin my first scratch build of Hemingway's Pilar.While the hull will be painted, I really don't want to use basswood for the hull planking due to it being so soft and it's inability to hold crisp, sharp edges. And there's the "fuzzy" texture as well.

I certainly won't be using boxwood.

I was wondering about Alaskan Yellow Cedar. I see it's harder than basswood but softer than boxwood. 

I was wondering if anyone has experience with yellow cedar as to it's bending ability, both steam and edge, and if it cuts easily for spiling.

Any advice would be most welcome.

Dave

[Chuck]

Its a wonderful wood...I use it almost exclusively except for areas that are tiny and might need extra strength.

 

[CPDDET]

Thanks Chuck!

Absolutely beautiful workmanship on your models. 

[kurtvd19]

I love Alaskan Yellow Cedar.  Chuck recommended it to me some time ago and I have been using it for my building.  At a scale of 1:12 it looks just like yellow pine on a canal boat model that was built with yellow pine and Oak.  I used Birch for the Oak as it passes very well for Oak at 1:12.  The woods both look just like the woods used on the boat.  I think you will like the Alaskan yellow cedar.

[CPDDET]

Thanks for relating your experience, Kurt.

[glbarlow]

Just look at build logs for Cheerful, Medway Longboat, and Winchelsea. Almost all built with AYC. 

[CPDDET]

10 hours ago, glbarlow said:

Just look at build logs for Cheerful, Medway Longboat, and Winchelsea. Almost all built with AYC. 

I see what you mean. Thanks!