What wood were the Victory barrels made from?

I am going to stain one and paint the other to see which I prefer.

Hi RobT

I think Bernd's right, oak will be fine for the majority of the barrels, I've only got a couple of coloured pictures of the barrels in my reference books, the big things down in the main hold for the food storage are a very dark oak colour whilst the smaller powder barrels in the magazines and around the cannon are a much lighter colour, almost like pine or beech. It's possible though that these 'display' barrels might be simply modern replicas without the 'ageing' patina of older wood.

Best Wishes

Robin

PS Sorry the photos aren't better, I had to photograph the book itself, it was too big to get on the scanner!

maybe the barrels were made from different woods depending on the use they were put to. if the powder barrels are lighter they may have been made from a cheaper wood.
i would assume that barrels for food or liquid would have to be made from a wood that would not flavour or taint the food or liquidas much. i suppose oak would also be much stronger and harder which may help against rats eating the contents.

Oak is a good base but if you look through some of the pics I put up for the cross section you will se a variety of shades due to ageing. It is easier to weather a painted barrel than a stained one. Somewhere in the build discussion is a thread called perfecting the barrel, you may find that helpfull

Hi all

barrels were the universal way of transporting goods up until the container system used now was invented by a british lorry driver.One thing that was done aswell is that when a barrel was emptied it could be broken down to its component parts and stored flat until it was needed again thus saving space
Andy

Hi!
The barrel is really realistic, well done!

Regards, Bernd