Wood Sheets for Ship Modelling & Scale Models
Precision-milled exotic hardwood, 0.6–10 mm (1/32"–3/8") thick
Thin hardwood sheets for ship modelling, laser cutting and fine detail work — 0.6–10 mm (1/32"–3/8") thick, milled to ±0.10 mm (±0.004 in) and sanded to 120 grit. Single sheets, no minimum order.
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Quick comparison
Swipe to compare →| Property | Castello Boxwood | Swiss Pear | Alaskan Yellow Cedar | Black Hornbeam | White Maple |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet size | 100 × 500 (4 × 20 in) | 100 × 500 (4 × 20 in) | 100 × 500 (4 × 20 in) | 40 × 400 (1.6 × 15.7 in) | 100 × 500 (4 × 20 in) |
| Thicknesses | 0.6–5 mm (1/32"–3/16") | 0.6–5 mm (1/32"–3/16") | 0.6–5 mm (1/32"–3/16") | 0.6–8 mm (1/32"–5/16") | 0.6–5 mm (1/32"–3/16") |
| Colour | Pale cream | Pinkish cream | Warm yellow | Deep black, ebony substitute | Bright white |
| Grain | Very fine | Fine | Straight | Almost not visible | Fine, even |
| Density | Very hard | Hard | Light | Very hard | Medium |
| Best for | Planking, fine detail, carving, laser cutting | Decks, planking, laser cutting | Hull planking, large areas | Wales, masts, dark details, inlay | Light contrast, decking, inlay |
| Laser cuts | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★☆ |
Thickness in mm and inches
For US and UK modellers working in fractional inches.
| Metric | Decimal inch | Nearest fraction |
|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mm | 0.024 in | ≈ 1/42" |
| 0.8 mm | 0.031 in | ≈ 1/32" |
| 1.0 mm | 0.039 in | ≈ 1/25" |
| 1.5 mm | 0.059 in | ≈ 1/16" |
| 2.0 mm | 0.079 in | ≈ 5/64" |
| 3.0 mm | 0.118 in | ≈ 1/8" |
| 4.0 mm | 0.157 in | ≈ 5/32" |
| 5.0 mm | 0.197 in | ≈ 3/16" |
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