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๐ฌ Re: VOSPER MTB 379
10 days ago by mturpin013 (
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Thanks for your guidance JB , l have made the rudder throw smaller so we will see if that helps, if not we will try the prop sizes , Im away at the moment but I will check the prop rotations
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๐ฌ Re: VOSPER MTB 379
18 days ago by jbkiwi (
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Nicely done Mike๐. Just a question/suggestion,- which way are your props rotating ? (looking from the back),- if they are rotating inwards, try swapping sides and rotate them outwards. Also try going down a prop size and reduce the rudder throw. This should help with keeping it up the right way. Also make sure it balances behind the center. Any of this obviously only applies if it's not set up like this now.
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๐ฌ Re: Ammunition cases
2 months ago by stevedownunder (
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Hi Mike,
Great work, those "T" pieces will be turning up over the next year or so. Cheers, Stephen. ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Railings.
2 months ago by stevedownunder (
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Very neat work Mike, ๐
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๐ฌ Re: Torpedo tubes
2 months ago by ToraDog (
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Very nicely done. Simple, but the result is looks like a lot of work.
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๐ฌ Re: Decking
5 months ago by stevedownunder (
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Great work Mike,
Looks like the photos have appeared, I also had problems loading photos last night, maybe there was a problem with the site. Cheers, Stephen. ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Twin Rudders and water scoops
5 months ago by pressonreguardless (
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Beautiful work!!
Very Clean Gives me something to strive for! Trev ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Twin Rudders and water scoops
5 months ago by stevedownunder (
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Hi Mike,
Great description. Lovely home made components, as usual. Cheers, Stephen. ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Fibre glassing the hull
5 months ago by Mike Stoney (
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Hello MTurpin!
Now everything is clear to me after your execution !! Thanks for the good explanation. Best regards Michel-Claude ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Fibre glassing the hull
5 months ago by Ron (
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Eze-Kote is the same, in my opinion, as water-based Varathane, milky in colour, water n soap clean up, low odour, and a can like the one pictured, 946ml, is $18 in Canada. EZY Coat 500 ml, at the hobby store was $25 and not always available.
One more thought about the water based Varathane, it is available in Gloss, Semi-Gloss and Low Sheen. It is the only product allowed in many of our High School wood shops because of its low odour, itโs water cleaning capacity. Polyester products use Varsol cleaning of brushes, they create odours not always appreciated by other classrooms and some are allergic to these fumes. Plus it is a big No No to put these products down the sink drains into the sewer system! So, water based products have become the norm. They are more expensive, and in some applications, less durable, but far less of an environment issue. ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Fibre glassing the hull
5 months ago by pressonreguardless (
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Thank You!
In my years of working with full sized boats: Polyester for fiberglass, Epoxy for wood, This is a true revelation for me!! Trev ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Fibre glassing the hull
5 months ago by mturpin013 (
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Hi Ron your right, with a keel I would go for a 2 piece covering if possible and a further stern piece. My thought being that as little overlap is the best method. Your comment about overlapping brought to mind using heavier stranded cloth when glassing into a mould, when it is the preferred method and the surface finish isn't a requirement as the mould gives the smooth finish.
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๐ฌ Re: Fibre glassing the hull
5 months ago by mturpin013 (
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Fibre glass by its very construction is a woven cloth and as such doesn't require to be overlapped since the weave gives it its strength, this of course may be necessary if you are working around a part that requires cutting or patching. You could if you wanted a stronger shell use a heavier cloth or give it a second covering but having to use filler on overlapped lips seems to be counter productive
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๐ฌ Re: Fibre glassing the hull
5 months ago by mturpin013 (
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Deluxe Materials Eze Kote Finishing Resin 500ml S-SE51 ยฃ19.50
Laminating and finishing resin for balsa and foam models. Eze-Kote is a 1-part water based foam-safe, low odour, resin alternative to epoxy. Brush onto balsa and light glass cloth to create a tough, ding and fuel resistant film that can be sanded easily and painted after 20-30 mins. Features Easy sanding Low odour Foam safe Water clean-up Coverage: 75ml covers approx. 1m2 per coat ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Fibre glassing the hull
5 months ago by Ron (
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I can see trying to do the model in one piece of cloth as it has no raised keel, but another vessel with a keel would require a different method.
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๐ฌ Re: Fibre glassing the hull
5 months ago by pressonreguardless (
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Hi Ron,
You set the cloth with the Varathane? Thanks, Trev ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Fibre glassing the hull
5 months ago by Ron (
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Interesting how you take on the challenge of glassing the hull. When I do mine boats, it is done with multiple strips, overlapping, and when dry, lightly sanded. I use a auto body filler if needed which is how I was taught. Then sanded smooth, a couple more coats of clear before painting. I use the water-based product seen in photo, works very well and virtually no odour. Soap and water clean up too.
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๐ฌ Re: Fibre glassing the hull
5 months ago by jimdogge (
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Hi Mturpin l did not know about a water based resin and have been very reluctant to use fiber glass or two part epoxy because they are so messy. Thank you for this.
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๐ฌ Re: Fibre glassing the hull
5 months ago by Vanya (
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I would like to know more about this water based resin please. Can you provide a reference to the brand? I'm in New Zealand but obviously it is non hazardous Im thinking? Thanks.
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๐ฌ Re: Fibre glassing the hull
5 months ago by wunwinglo (
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I HAVE USED THIS RESIN AND FOUND IT TO BE EXCELLENT AND EASY TO USE. i had a tug that my father had made in 1953, on which the hull had gone porous. As it was a finished, detailed model , I did not fancy using polyester as it is so bloody messy. Instead , I first gave the hull two coats of resin, inside and out, the exterior well rubbed down. Then it was covered not in glass cloth but heavyweight model aircraft tissue. Suitably rubbed down, it worked a treat and the finished hull looks really good and has remained watertight ever since. The hull was bread and butter construction in obechi.
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๐ฌ Re: Fibre glassing the hull
5 months ago by stevedownunder (
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Hi Mike,
Lovely explanation, I also haven't heard of a water based resin, good to learn something new. The water based resin would be much better to use with your apprentice, fumes from polyester are quite nasty. Cheers, Stephen. ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Fibre glassing the hull
5 months ago by pressonreguardless (
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Nice Glassing job.
I am familiar with polyester and epoxy resins. What is water based resin? Thanks, Trev ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Skinning the hull
6 months ago by mturpin013 (
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The pictures are with excess glue removed and plenty of disposable gloves in the bin.๐
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๐ฌ Re: Skinning the hull
6 months ago by stevedownunder (
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Hi Mike,
I bet your grandson was really happy to see the bottom and sides go on. I hope he wasn't like me at that sort of age with more glue on me than the job. Great work. ๐๐ Cheers, Stephen. ๐ Like
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