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Some lovely ship building Arek.  Mark
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arek wrote:Thanks for comments guys, @Richie , that's why I chose wood, it gives me so many opportunities for changes and tailoring to my needs  Regards, Arek Yes wood does appear to give the modeller scope to 'play' Must admit I'm not a fan of plastic kits, but prefer the mixed material kits. Thanks Rich
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 Nice work Arec Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Thanks all for stopping by and such a kind comments!  I was checking wood taht I have left and turned out that most of apple wood supplied is gone missing  . I tough that I have all wood in original box but definitely some is missing. When I was taking break from my build I was moving to the different place and probably then this happened. I think I gonna replace apple wood with mahogany and stain on to some darker colour. Regards, Arek
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Hi Arek Cornwall model boats do a good range of wood for models:- https://www.cornwallmode...uk/acatalog/timber.html
Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi Andy, I know them very well, especially their great customer service  Actually I was about to place order with them for some wood as I'm planing to replace metal cast gunport lids with timber. Seems like walnut would be the only option to replace apple wood because is available in range of sizes that I need. Something to think about Regards, Arek
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Nice work Arek and careful thought process, well done
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Today received my timber.  I chose walnut as a replacement for apple wood. I'm certainly not an expert, but it looks like timber is very good quality. All strips are straight and have nice smooth surface without splinters and cracks.  Also I made "bending test" on 5x2mm strip. Soaked the timber in hot water then bent around my electric plank bender (have to re-soak 2 times) End result is more then satisfying!   Unfortunately timber gonna have to wait until I will be back from my holidays but all looks very promising. Regards, Arek
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If you can bend hardwood like that then it shows you really have received good quality material.... Regards Alan
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All looks good to me Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Look forward to seeing your progress with your new batch of wood. Chris On the bench 1/350 Revell Tirpitz Platinum Edition (Pontos PE and Wooden deck) plus extra Eduard PE set and extra MK1 door sets.
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The Walnut strip looks very good quality the only problem with Walnut it certainly knocks the edge of blades  . Looking forward to seeing your next update m8 Martyn Building ?
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