bigcreekdad Posted October 13, 2013 Share #1 Posted October 13, 2013 Especially, when you are not going to paint or copper the hull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted October 13, 2013 Share #2 Posted October 13, 2013 Basswood will work fine. It can be painted and, with some care, you can stain it. Copper plating over it is no problem. Russ WackoWolf 1 Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted October 13, 2013 Share #3 Posted October 13, 2013 (edited) Cherry is a good wood to work with, easy to get and and great all applications.. If you can find pear that will work as well. David B Edited October 13, 2013 by dgbot Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMBROOK Posted October 13, 2013 Share #4 Posted October 13, 2013 My personal favorites are boxwood for both or boxwood for the deck and pear for the hull. Kind Regards Nigel Quote Currently working on Royal Caroline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkerryAmp Posted October 13, 2013 Share #5 Posted October 13, 2013 Basswood is the ole tried and true and have no issues working with it. However, that being said, when I can swing it I have come to enjoy Holly for decks and Boxwood for hulls. WackoWolf 1 Quote -Adam Current Builds Santa Maria - Artesania Latina (1:65) POB MayFlower - Model Shipways (5/32"=1') POB Blue Shadow - Mamoli Revolutionary War Brigantine. (Fict) (1:64) POB (Recommissioned as the Kara June) On The Shelf Waiting so Patiently USRC Ranger - Corel (1:50) POB 18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways (1:4) POF La Nina - Artesania Latina (1:65) POB U.S Brig Syren - Model Shipways (1:64) POB Completed Builds Phantom NY Pilot Boat - Model Shipways (1:96) Solid Hull Decommissioned Builds (Time and conditions were not good to these. They have been cancelled =( ) Willie L Bennett - Model Shipways (1:32) POF USRC Harriet Lane - Model Shipways (1:128) Solid Hull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted October 13, 2013 Share #6 Posted October 13, 2013 I've used holly and silver maple for decks. Currently, my choice would be silver maple due to the price of holly going up and up... For hull planking, cherry or swiss pear. Depends on a lot of factors. SkerryAmp and WackoWolf 2 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Griffith Posted October 27, 2013 Share #7 Posted October 27, 2013 For me, domesrtic cherry (USA) works great for hull planking. Apple and domestic pear are excellent too. For decking, holly. soft maple and birch are all excellent. Good luch with your build and have FUN>. Duffer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demonborger Posted October 27, 2013 Share #8 Posted October 27, 2013 I found the sapeli that Occre provides to be very nice to work with for a single planked hull and they supply so much of it too (at least in the Trinidad). Quote Kits owned: Mamoli Royal Louis, Mamoli Friesland, Mamoli HMS Victory 1:90, Occre Santisima Trinidad, Constructo HMS Prince Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted October 27, 2013 Share #9 Posted October 27, 2013 Brian, Here in Oz you could also try Privet (light colour like Box) or Cherry Ballart - if you can find some and mill it yourself. They're both beautiful timbers to work with. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted October 27, 2013 Share #10 Posted October 27, 2013 Brian, Look for some bigger stuff than your hedge. If left alone in grows into quite a respectable tree - and no-one will stop you from taking your chain saw to a privet! John Brian the extraordinaire 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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