Maple

Premium Maple Craft Wood for Scale Modeling

Discover exceptional quality maple plywood and craft wood materials perfect for scale modeling, dioramas, and precision woodworking projects. This collection features premium craft wood products from Midwest Products, renowned for their superior grain consistency and workability. Maple's warm honey tones and fine, uniform grain make it ideal for architectural models, ship decks, aircraft interiors, and detailed scenic elements. The natural hardness of maple provides excellent durability while remaining easy to cut, sand, and finish. Whether you're building intricate 1/35 scale dioramas or crafting custom wooden ship accessories, these maple materials deliver professional results. Each sheet is carefully selected for consistent thickness and minimal defects, ensuring your models achieve museum-quality finishes. Explore our complete selection of wooden ships and wood aircraft kits that pair beautifully with these premium maple materials. For authentic craftsmanship and reliable performance, trust Midwest Products maple wood from Midwest Products, the industry leader in hobby-grade craft wood since 1942.

Maple

Why Choose Maple for Your Scale Models?

Maple wood has been the preferred choice of master modelers and craftsmen for generations, valued for its exceptional dimensional stability and refined appearance. The tight, consistent grain pattern ensures clean cuts and smooth finishes without splintering, making it perfect for intricate detailing work. Maple's natural light color accepts stains beautifully, allowing you to achieve any finish from natural blonde to rich walnut tones. This versatility makes maple an essential material for recreating authentic wooden decks on ship models, interior panels in aircraft, and architectural details in dioramas. The wood's moderate density strikes the perfect balance between strength and workability, holding fine detail while remaining easy to shape with standard modeling tools. Professional modelers appreciate how maple sands to a glass-smooth surface, ideal for applying scale lumber textures or leaving natural for contemporary architectural models. When combined with products from our Model Shipways wooden ship accessories collection, maple wood helps you achieve historically accurate and visually stunning results. Each piece in this collection meets the exacting standards that Midwest Products has maintained for over eight decades, ensuring you receive premium materials worthy of your craftsmanship. Whether you're a seasoned modeler or just beginning your journey into scale modeling, maple craft wood provides the foundation for projects you'll be proud to display.