|
|
|
|
Looking for some help if anybody is able too... I am trying to find a source of strip or sheet ebony. I don't have the tools to cut my own strip. so far come up blank in my usual model suppliers. Any help appreciated Jase “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
|
|
|
 Rank: Super-Elite        Groups: Registered
Joined: 31/05/2010 Posts: 5,679 Points: 17,011 Location: Wiltshire
|
Hi Jase I think for something like this a model shop will not b the best choice as it's a bit of s specialist item. Could I suggest you investigate marquetry suppliers as a source. Found the following but sure there are others. http://www.originalmarqu...x=-303&submit.y=-33
The above was given by one of the other forum gentlemen at the start of the SOS build as a source for black wood strip rather than having to paint. I used then and they were very good but sure you can find other suppliers online. Hope this gets you started. By the way you may have to smash that piggy bank as it looks an expensive wood. Kind regards Tony Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower
SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette)
COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
|
|
|
|
|
birdaj2 wrote:Hi Jase I think for something like this a model shop will not b the best choice as it's a bit of s specialist item. Could I suggest you investigate marquetry suppliers as a source. Found the following but sure there are others. http://www.originalmarqu...x=-303&submit.y=-33
The above was given by one of the other forum gentlemen at the start of the SOS build as a source for black wood strip rather than having to paint. I used then and they were very good but sure you can find other suppliers online. Hope this gets you started. By the way you may have to smash that piggy bank as it looks an expensive wood. Kind regards Tony Many thanks Thanks Tony that is very helpful. I am toying with the idea of using Ebony to double plank my Warrior rather than paint, think it could just look stunning  “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
|
|
|
 Rank: Pro Groups: Joined: 24/08/2009 Posts: 48,827 Points: -13,348
|
|
|
|
 Rank: Master  Groups: Registered
Joined: 05/09/2012 Posts: 1,400 Points: 4,690 Location: Beaminster, Dorset
|
Hi Jase, Like Tony, I would recommend the Black Boxwood Stripwood from 'Original Marquety' it's 0.7mm thick and comes in various widths. I have used a lot on the SOTS. It's very Black, plus it sands and cuts very well. It's also reasonably cheap, about £5 for 10 strips 6mm wide. One point worth mentioning is that it shows a more grey colour after sanding, but goes back to jet black after varnishing etc. They do have some Ebony Strips but they are square, very expensive and nowhere near as black as the Boxwood. I think it's about £30! for 10 strips of 3mm, plus it's as hard as nails to cut and sand.
|
|
|
|
|
Wow Mr T what a great website - many thanks for that one “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
|
|
|
|
|
court orchard wrote:Hi Jase,
Like Tony, I would recommend the Black Boxwood Stripwood from 'Original Marquety' it's 0.7mm thick and comes in various widths. I have used a lot on the SOTS. It's very Black, plus it sands and cuts very well. It's also reasonably cheap, about £5 for 10 strips 6mm wide. One point worth mentioning is that it shows a more grey colour after sanding, but goes back to jet black after varnishing etc.
They do have some Ebony Strips but they are square, very expensive and nowhere near as black as the Boxwood.
I think it's about £30! for 10 strips of 3mm, plus it's as hard as nails to cut and sand. Thanks Andy looks a good option although rather than using strips I am hoping to use rectangular plates to emulate the iron plates. just playing with ideas at the moment “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
|
|
|
Rank: Master Groups: Registered
Joined: 05/09/2012 Posts: 1,400 Points: 4,690 Location: Beaminster, Dorset
|
jase wrote:court orchard wrote:Hi Jase,
Like Tony, I would recommend the Black Boxwood Stripwood from 'Original Marquety' it's 0.7mm thick and comes in various widths. I have used a lot on the SOTS. It's very Black, plus it sands and cuts very well. It's also reasonably cheap, about £5 for 10 strips 6mm wide. One point worth mentioning is that it shows a more grey colour after sanding, but goes back to jet black after varnishing etc.
They do have some Ebony Strips but they are square, very expensive and nowhere near as black as the Boxwood.
I think it's about £30! for 10 strips of 3mm, plus it's as hard as nails to cut and sand. Thanks Andy looks a good option although rather than using strips I am hoping to use rectangular plates to emulate the iron plates. just playing with ideas at the moment A good option would coloured Sheet Veneer, I'm planning to use some red on the SOTS, like the Boxwood it's coloured right through and you can still see the grain. http://www.originalmarquetry.co.uk/product_details_59.htm
|
|
|
|
Guest
|
US
