Paul0367 Posted June 4, 2014 Share #1 Posted June 4, 2014 Has any one tried to bend Manzonia timber 6mm x 2mm, I need to bend it quite sharp for capping my bulwarks, Constructo Victory. Hot water doesn't work as its very dense, it is listed on the web as steam bendable. Has anyone achieved this without it splintering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted June 4, 2014 Share #2 Posted June 4, 2014 Something lik e that is better cut from a wide piece to the proper shape. Chuck druxey, src and fnkershner 3 Quote Chuck Passaro - MSW Admin Sloop Speedwell - POF scratch Block Island Boat - POF scratch HMS Winchelsea - POB scratch build HM Cutter Cheerful - POB scratch build Royal Barge - POF scratch Medway Longboat- POF Scratch SYREN SHIP MODEL COMPANY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted June 4, 2014 Share #3 Posted June 4, 2014 Chuck is spot on. Trying to bend wood of that size is a sure lesson in frustration. John druxey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted June 4, 2014 Share #4 Posted June 4, 2014 Welcome to the Constructo can't-bend-the-wood club. Making that curve might better be done by cutting it out or bending smaller pieces and fabricating the bend to size. I did that with my Constructo USS Constitution. Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted June 4, 2014 Share #5 Posted June 4, 2014 I agree with Chuck and John. Get a wider sheet from the local hobby or craft shop and cut out the proper shape. It will look better and there will be less frustration. Russ Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul0367 Posted June 5, 2014 Author Share #6 Posted June 5, 2014 Cheers guys, Ha ha contructo can't - bend - the -wood club, really would prefer my membership be cancelled. The other issue with that timber is colour shades Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
src Posted June 6, 2014 Share #7 Posted June 6, 2014 Paul, I am another member of the Constructo "cant bend the color miss-matched wood." The others are right, wider planks and cut them out. Hobby Mill or the Lumber yard can help you out with some wider planks if you want Manzonia, otherwise Russes suggestion of the hobby store. Quote Current Build Constructo Enterprise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shihawk Posted June 6, 2014 Share #8 Posted June 6, 2014 In my limited experience if ordering Manzonia order at least twice as much as you need as color variation does seem to be a common problem ,but may depend where you buy from .good luck Quote HMS Victory by Shihawk. Billing 1-75 wood finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul0367 Posted June 7, 2014 Author Share #9 Posted June 7, 2014 Well thanks everyone, really this site is the best, thanks everyone for your feedback, I think I have achieved the impossible and managed my bends with the Manzonia strips. I finally bent them dry with the plank bender (crimp type) and a lot of patience. Landlubber Mike, src and Aussie048 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Pilot Posted June 7, 2014 Share #10 Posted June 7, 2014 Great job it looks great. Quote Mark Current Builds: 18th Century Merchantman 1/2 Hull Smuggler Pride of Baltimore II Gallery: Yankee Hero Armed Virginia Sloop Future Builds: Rattlesnake, Fair American Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul0367 Posted June 9, 2014 Author Share #11 Posted June 9, 2014 I have finally finished the capping of my bulwarks, this job took so much longer than anticipated, took some super close ups Aussie048, src and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wq3296 Posted June 9, 2014 Share #12 Posted June 9, 2014 Greetings Paul, Glad to see you made it work. The first two kits I built were by Constructo. I found nothing wrong with them that a little patience and ingenuity couldn't cure. Constructo kits seem to be less expensive than others and, since you get what you pay for, the wood quality may not be up to the quality of higher priced kits. However, this should not be an excuse for a model that is not well done. Based on your photos it looks like you are doing a good job with the wood supplied. wq3296 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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