Cap Rails Bowdoin

[CLovehitch]

Hello! I need some help! I installed  cap rails on my kit and i do not like the way it turned out.

I used some left over cherry wood deck strips and cemented them in.

I want to remove the material and start over.

 

Can someone give me a suggestion how to make cap rails? I am trying to do a professional job on the project. 

Should I cut the shape out of a larger piece of wood and then shape and sand, or use a jig to wet the wood then mold ?

Thanks,

Nick

 

 

[CLovehitch]

I am also looking a good company that would sell milled wood. I used to purchase from Warnner Woods, but i think they are no longer.

Thank you Nick

[CLovehitch]

Below are pictures of my cap rails.

Nick

[allanyed]

As the bend is modest you can use strip wood.  If there is a molding pattern on the inboard and/or outboard edges make them before bending the strips.  Make a jig that is the cut to the shape of the bend the entire length, soak the strips (not totally necessary) , clamp them so they are bending around the jig and heat them with a hot air gun, hair dryer, or iron.  Heat it as high as you can without scorching the wood.  Once they are cooled down and dry they will hold their shape and be symmetrical.  This method is shown in the YouTube videos made by Chuck Passaro that many folks use for even tight bends.

Allan

 

[mtaylor]

Nick, for the wood, go here:  https://modelshipworld.com/forum/20-wood-discussionwhere-to-use-it-where-to-get-it-what-types-are-best-how-to-finish-it/  Top three posts since you didn't say where you are located.   Also, check out the sponsors on the main page sidebar.