I am starting out on building a scratch built 1:48 scale model of HMY Fubbs - a 1724 built Royal Yacht, following a 675 (!) page"practicum" written by a modeller in the USA (Rev William Romero) with plans, which I happened across. All good stuff in terms of assistance other than the reference to wood stock which are seemingly unavailable in the UK
Aside from the interesting mix of imperial/metric measurements in the wood list, can anyone advise on UK sourced timber equivalents to : Par Marfin (Keel/keelson, stem/rudder) Redgum (frames) Mansonia (false keel/cap rails,parquetry,whales) Lemon (planking,carvings, stanchions et al )
My initial view was Redgum/Maple or bass or obechi: Mansonia /walnut: Lemon/lime and unsure about Par Marfin - walnut as well?
Any ideas gratefully received (ps I have been in touch with SLEC as a starter but they had no ideas on this score).
Many thanks