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Building Materials: Lumber, Fittings, Sailcloth

This forum is all about sharing resources of Building Materials such as Lumber, Fittings, Plans, Sailcloth, ringbolts and the list goes on the parts and components necessary for your build.
Dave Stevens (Lumberyard)
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Wood it's characteristics and use in model building
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Dave Stevens (Lumberyard)
Dave Stevens (Lumberyard)
Uwek
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Modeling timber and wooden strips - by supplier BIBIGON (Sergey Trubchaninov)
2 3
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49
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24,599
Albert Mary
Albert Mary
Andy from Kenosha
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Various types of glue
2
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25
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17,284
AMack
AMack
zoly99sask
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Wood,lumber and timber suppliers
2
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36
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24,291
uncchains
U
S
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New wood source for ship modeling.
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17
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10,595
zoly99sask
zoly99sask
Bryian
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Great rigging rope supplier.
2
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38
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25,834
Dubz Modelling World
Dubz Modelling World
smelly
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SOURCE FOR BRASS SHEETS
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6
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7,372
Jim J
Jim J
The Doc
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Who knows about wiring LED lights into a model?
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14
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7,806
The Doc
The Doc
RickNoyes
Glycerin-water mix (common in model shipbuilding to increase flexibility)
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10
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809
Winova
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G
Which sail cloth to buy?
2
Replies
27
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3,965
threebs
T
K
Het dek van de Norden (Billing boat)
Replies
1
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158
Kees P
K
Sapper
Brass keel mounts
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7
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734
Roger Pellett
R
S
timber for wooden ships
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9
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1,120
DAWarden-(Jaager)
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Roberto70
Roter Lowe - Mamoli plans
Replies
16
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2,088
Roberto70
Roberto70
Short John Bronze
Hazel Wood
Replies
2
Views
495
Bob Ellis
Bob Ellis
Loracs
Wood Laser Cutting Service (USA)
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15
Views
953
Roger Pellett
R
U
What is your suggestion for....
2
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21
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1,265
Bob Ellis
Bob Ellis
shota70
How to dry pieces of mulberry wood
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16
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3,043
DAWarden-(Jaager)
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shota70
Looking for where to purchase tiny nails with a round head with a square-pointed end?
Replies
14
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1,344
shota70
shota70
DARIVS ARCHITECTVS
Model Shipways = Junk
2 3
Replies
57
Views
8,901
AllanKP69
A
Y.T.
Help to identify the wood species.
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8
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329
Dave Stevens (Lumberyard)
Dave Stevens (Lumberyard)
W
Rigging Line Accuracy
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5
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693
wmpeter
W
S
Grating
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3
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522
Roger Pellett
R
C
Bits n Pieces
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0
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191
ConsNZ
C
rtwpsom2
Should I procure some free apple?
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7
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1,154
Corsair
Corsair
B
Plans for Sergal Cutty Sark. Art. 789
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0
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150
Bornamess
B
O
Understanding lumber measurements
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13
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2,110
Roger Pellett
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Fletch Dog
EYE PIN
2
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32
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1,990
wmpeter
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jbradford
Very thin wood strips
2 3 4
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73
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4,583
Chelseafan
C
P
simulate florecent tubes?
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0
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170
paul ron
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JimM
Model Expo’s Beautiful Blocks and Now on Sale
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8
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988
Model Shipways
Model Shipways
J
Oseberg Ver #2
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0
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438
JBB
J
Y.T.
For those who suffers from allergies to CA glue.
2
Replies
27
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1,922
maltbyguy
maltbyguy
D
Wood filler
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6
Views
977
Mikeyt
M
Ted Robinson
2.0 to 2.5mm eyebolt supplier
2
Replies
20
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1,792
Ted Robinson
Ted Robinson
RickNoyes
Starbond CA glues
Replies
2
Views
269
gene438
gene438
M
Billing African Queen
Replies
1
Views
218
Alan Smith
A
L
scale blocks in uk
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0
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182
Longlegs55
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Big Jake
Looking for a source od Metal deadeyes with ropes.
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17
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1,287
Big Jake
Big Jake
T
3D printed parts
Replies
1
Views
297
Jimsky
Jimsky
R
CA Glue
Replies
3
Views
486
Alan Smith
A
rtibbs
Micro Mark Clamps
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13
Views
2,505
AllanKP69
A
Fletch Dog
Stains on Sails
Replies
14
Views
1,427
Stuart Little
Stuart Little
J
Copper plating of a hull
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17
Views
3,293
threebs
T
M
Wood for HMS Victory 1:50
2
Replies
31
Views
4,757
Hermies
H
Fletch Dog
Sail Eyelet Tool
Replies
0
Views
317
Fletch Dog
Fletch Dog
A
Entomological Pins
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1
Views
732
ConsNZ
C
rtibbs
Ponal Express Adhesive
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6
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2,299
Signet
Signet
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Gluing
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11
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1,461
Rob444
Rob444
O
Possibly missing pieces
2
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22
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2,313
Norgale
Norgale
Duncan
Sail materials for the Pinky Schooner
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15
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1,406
Bob Ellis
Bob Ellis
John Hendrix
Cinefoil for Iron cladding / plates etc
Replies
3
Views
638
ilanortho
I
Short John Bronze
Ash Wood
Replies
3
Views
1,045
Van
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Sgt_Bill
Hide glue v. Titebond Premium
Replies
1
Views
596
KurtFink
KurtFink
Short John Bronze
Iron-on veneer
Replies
5
Views
954
Quint
Quint
R
Yellow Boxwood
2
Replies
26
Views
2,976
The learner
The learner
G
Cutting a log
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0
Views
420
Graham
G
bluefish
planking
Replies
9
Views
1,817
DARIVS ARCHITECTVS
DARIVS ARCHITECTVS
bluefish
wood filler,
Replies
4
Views
613
bluefish
bluefish
W
Ropes of Scale
Replies
12
Views
1,798
BenD
BenD
S
I sure didn't now about degluing superglue
Replies
9
Views
1,369
danielsje
danielsje
A
Cane toad leather for modelling.
Replies
5
Views
2,239
pebbleworm
pebbleworm
shota70
Looking for recommendations on stores in Berlin where you can find raw materials and tools
Replies
1
Views
508
RDN1954
RDN1954
S
Looking for teak wood
2
Replies
23
Views
3,441
Namabiiru
Namabiiru
A
Which adhesive?
Replies
14
Views
1,889
seadeep
seadeep
U
Gun port drip Shields (AKA "Wriggles")
Replies
11
Views
1,886
uncchains
U
OldMart
Work surface coverings.
Replies
7
Views
1,713
Norgale
Norgale
S
Looking for 1/75 Artesania Latina Bluenose II kit 20500 (OLD) sewn sails set
Replies
4
Views
1,439
Schaye G.
S
Fletch Dog
Bow Spirit Netting
Replies
8
Views
1,471
Fletch Dog
Fletch Dog
Bud-J
ZHL Le Soleil Royal Rope Needed
Replies
3
Views
1,430
Gilbertm
Gilbertm
B
Ebony Wales
2
Replies
34
Views
6,950
Uwek
Uwek
shota70
Recommended shops in Tokyo for the sale of wood carving chisels
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1
Views
1,166
shota70
shota70
Jimsky
The Model Dockyard closing
Replies
19
Views
6,926
NMBROOK
NMBROOK
Signet
Any Problem Wetting White Glue?
Replies
7
Views
1,724
Signet
Signet
G
half round strips
Replies
11
Views
1,695
Philski
Philski
rtwpsom2
Plank thickness tolerances
Replies
3
Views
704
Dave Stevens (Lumberyard)
Dave Stevens (Lumberyard)
Signet
CRAZY IDEA - Great Stuff Expanding Foam for Hull Fillers
2
Replies
39
Views
6,186
Signet
Signet
leysend
Looking for Sail set - ZHL San Felipe 1/50
Replies
4
Views
1,303
More Sanding?
More Sanding?
rtwpsom2
Source for Guterman Tera, E-121, and Skala?
Replies
12
Views
2,830
Jeff T
Jeff T
R
Cast Your Anchor Hobby Shop
Replies
16
Views
5,156
Jack Sparrow
Jack Sparrow
DomCee
decking strips
Replies
18
Views
3,012
DomCee
DomCee
A
1/32 Bellona keel
2
Replies
26
Views
4,465
Jimsky
Jimsky
S
Warped kit parts
Replies
14
Views
2,361
Spars
S
Kurt Konrath
Black Walnut Purchase, what to do next
Replies
8
Views
1,754
Philski
Philski
dockattner
Hornbeam and Treenails
Replies
19
Views
3,013
dockattner
dockattner
Y.T.
Is hardwood maple good choice for scratch building?
Replies
10
Views
1,990
Bob Ellis
Bob Ellis
D
Wood materials
2
Replies
28
Views
4,039
Philski
Philski
RickNoyes
Is Orange tree wood of any use for models?
Replies
9
Views
3,257
Uwek
Uwek
A
Parts for ship models
2
Replies
33
Views
11,655
Uwek
Uwek
maltbyguy
U.k timber
Replies
10
Views
2,436
Uwek
Uwek
DARIVS ARCHITECTVS
What are the holes in the sprit sail for?
Replies
4
Views
1,579
Steef66
Steef66
Maarten
Timber from logs
2 3 4
Replies
76
Views
11,818
Maarten
Maarten
G
Blueprints
Replies
3
Views
1,200
Dave Stevens (Lumberyard)
Dave Stevens (Lumberyard)
Hoss6262
Looking for Black Hornbeam Source
Replies
14
Views
1,934
whiskers
W
shota70
Request help identifying the type of tree
2 3
Replies
41
Views
5,468
Namabiiru
Namabiiru
HPeterB
1/72 scale wood deck for Flower Class
Replies
15
Views
3,877
HPeterB
HPeterB
moreplovac
Premium cedar for ship modelling..
Replies
5
Views
1,271
moreplovac
moreplovac
T
plastic planking question
Replies
10
Views
2,018
tball4217
T
pugwash
Artwox deck adventure
Replies
11
Views
20,457
pugwash
pugwash
Richie
Weathering Sails - Why?
2
Replies
22
Views
6,967
Mash
Mash
Digger
Rigging for Cannon 9 inches long
Replies
6
Views
1,700
PT-2
PT-2
W
Back in the saddle again
Replies
4
Views
1,148
Y.T.
Y.T.
jbradford
Modeling timber
Replies
5
Views
2,102
SAHaskell
SAHaskell
Y.T.
Reviving old brittle, splitting walnut planks
Replies
1
Views
600
Bryian
Bryian
Bud-J
Railing Balusters Help
Replies
6
Views
1,798
Uwek
Uwek
Bud-J
Wood Filler for Sapele Wood
Replies
7
Views
3,172
Bud-J
Bud-J
DARIVS ARCHITECTVS
Opinions on Amati Rigging Line?
Replies
14
Views
3,887
Uwek
Uwek
C
wooden double block pulley made by Shicheng model
2
Replies
34
Views
6,809
zoly99sask
zoly99sask
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