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That's a LOT of ship models !!!

Unfortunate for my wallet, I have an unstoppable habit of hoarding like a squirrel.That's a LOT of ship models !!!![]()

Who said it was for a model ship?That's a LOT of ship models !!!![]()
You are not alone !Unfortunate for my wallet, I have an unstoppable habit of hoarding like a squirrel.![]()

I guess that's a part of this hobbyYou are not alone !![]()

The smell inside of lumberyard is one of a kind, unfortunately for me I'm too poor to fire up my fireplace with pearwoodWho said it was for a model ship?
Maybe he like smell of pear tree smoke by the fireplace... LOL

I think the vast majority of us are.The smell inside of lumberyard is one of a kind, unfortunately for me I'm too poor to fire up my fireplace with pearwood![]()
There are many different varieties of wood in Europe Allan. Pear can be light, dark, or wild... The same with maple. Sycamore maple has a peachy hue and has nothing in common with maple or sugar maple from USA or Canada.Fruit woods generally are really good for ship modeling, you are lucky to have such a nice stockpile. For pear, is the color as in your photos or will it change to red (Swiss pear) if you steam it? Or, is that just something peculiar to specific species of pear? Just curious.
Thanks
Allan



The wood is now in lumber stage. It has a lot dirt stains and I need to cut it on smaller planks. After planing it will show it's true colors. This pear(I guess) is just typical european pear from polish garden. It has dark brownish color which can be magnified with oils or other substancesFruit woods generally are really good for ship modeling, you are lucky to have such a nice stockpile. For pear, is the color as in your photos or will it change to red (Swiss pear) if you steam it? Or, is that just something peculiar to specific species of pear? Just curious.
Thanks
Allan




