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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Hints and Tips/Questions about modeling => Topic started by: Ryan on October 16, 2018, 12:20:51 AM

Title: Wood Grain Reference
Post by: Ryan on October 16, 2018, 12:20:51 AM

Hello builders,

I have worked at a cabinet shop for several years, I'd like to start a thread on interesting wood grain shots for those who don't have the access to wood that I do.

It's hoped the shots can assist those in hand graining their works or for color reference.

Please enjoy.

Ryan

Title: Re: Wood Grain Reference
Post by: Ryan on October 16, 2018, 12:22:08 AM

Here is a couple to start us out.

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1941/44425205435_e8c7d05669_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2aFGMPR)Wood Grain (https://flic.kr/p/2aFGMPR) by The 3rd Placer (https://www.flickr.com/photos/51690681@N03/), on Flickr

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1963/44425204735_561befc297_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2aFGMBM)Wood Grain (https://flic.kr/p/2aFGMBM) by The 3rd Placer (https://www.flickr.com/photos/51690681@N03/), on Flickr

Ryan

Title: Re: Wood Grain Reference
Post by: Ryan on October 16, 2018, 12:55:06 AM

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1973/45339364151_9757612ccd_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2c5u6n2)Wood Grain (https://flic.kr/p/2c5u6n2) by The 3rd Placer (https://www.flickr.com/photos/51690681@N03/), on Flickr

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1914/45339361281_bd012c10ee_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2c5u5vx)Wood Grain (https://flic.kr/p/2c5u5vx) by The 3rd Placer (https://www.flickr.com/photos/51690681@N03/), on Flickr

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1938/45339697741_e7601e1241_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2c5vNwz)Wood Grain (https://flic.kr/p/2c5vNwz) by The 3rd Placer (https://www.flickr.com/photos/51690681@N03/), on Flickr

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1944/30399961717_cec8ded949_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NjkKuZ)Wood Grain (https://flic.kr/p/NjkKuZ) by The 3rd Placer (https://www.flickr.com/photos/51690681@N03/), on Flickr

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1942/44426629935_58afd79b69_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2aFQ6hc)Wood Grain (https://flic.kr/p/2aFQ6hc) by The 3rd Placer (https://www.flickr.com/photos/51690681@N03/), on Flickr

Ryan

Title: Re: Wood Grain Reference
Post by: Jamo on October 16, 2018, 08:08:19 AM

I'm not convinced these shots are representative of the fine grained wood used for the thin plywood covering back in the day. It should be much more subtle

Title: Re: Wood Grain Reference
Post by: Ryan on October 16, 2018, 11:29:59 AM

Absolutely Jamo, I’m sure some of us like to artistically represent woodgrain.

I may include some exotic woods sometimes, maybe not realistic but may spark an idea for someone.

Ryan

Title: Re: Wood Grain Reference
Post by: Jamo on October 16, 2018, 05:38:35 PM

Here is what wood grain looks like on TVAL's authentic Albatros DVa reproduction

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Oddments/i-tx54XWB/0/bb1e3e96/X2/March%20012-X2.jpg)

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Oddments/i-zJZrGsB/0/1df3fcb6/X3/March%20005-X3.jpg)

Title: Re: Wood Grain Reference
Post by: Dave Brewer on October 16, 2018, 08:14:44 PM

Interesting,I presume various species may have been used by plywood manufacturers,and a variety likewise for framing purposes.I guess particular manufacturers would have had specifications to work to,must look into this some time.

Title: Re: Wood Grain Reference
Post by: Ryan on October 16, 2018, 09:58:27 PM

Excellent pics, Jamo thanks for posting.

Ryan