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[tomocj]

what is the easiest way to make them? Ive made some acceptable ones for my Deans ASRL but they are not as good as some ive seen.Just wondered if more experienced modelers might have a better idea .
                              Thanks in advance Chris

[John W E]

hi there

footrails/toerails - the best way I have found of making these is

either from Plasticard or a hard mahogany type of timber - the method I use to produce them is -

My preferred material - Plasticard - must be double the height of the toe rail;   

1.   Mark the centre line down the full length of the material on the broad side

2.   Mark the positions of the openings;

3.   I then drill 2 small holes inside the marks for the openings and remove this area with a scalpel so that I am left with an oval shape.

I do this all along the desired length of the toe rail.

4.    When I have dressed all the raggy edges off all the holes I have made; I then split the timber down its length

This gives me 2 toe rails - have a look at the scribble below

If you also have a look at the 64 ft Whaleback build in the Masterclass Section of this Forum - although I dont describe how I actually build them - which I should have done  the above is the method which I used.

aye
John e
bluebird

[tomocj]

Thanks for that John a good idea that I will use in future.what glue is best for plasticard to wood ??
                                    Cheers Chris