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๐ฌ Re: Modified Stiletto project
5 days ago by stevedownunder (
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Hi JB,
I did wonder if the sheet was a bit short. ๐ Cheers, Stephen. ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Modified Stiletto project
5 days ago by jbkiwi (
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Hi Steve, gap's there because they were short on one end๐ - balsa sheets were only 3ft (US Bud Nosen models) as the model shop didn't have any 1m lengths, - (would have been ideal,- boat's 38-1/2". They are usually in 3ft or 900mm lengths for some reason, (OZ stuff is 900mm). There were a couple of 4ftx3" lengths which I grabbed, (seldom see them) but I would have needed more of those. I'll just fill the gap with a couple of scrap pieces,- easy to do.
Balsa gets scarce at times, between shipments, so you have to grab what you can when it's there. I never throw any balsa bits away. JB ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Modified Stiletto project
6 days ago by stevedownunder (
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Making great progress JB,
I am wondering why is there a small area left open in the bow where the balsa doesn't quite go all the way forward? Cheers, Stephen. ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Modified Stiletto project
5 days ago by philcaretaker (
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Jees !- she look a real beast JB !!!
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๐ฌ Re: Modified Stiletto project
6 days ago by jbkiwi (
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True Graham ๐ If I want any more, I'll have to visit another Warehouse branch, as I've cleaned the local one out ๐ - lucky they don't have a 2 item limit lol. Only need to buy them once, and they are there for life.๐
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๐ฌ Re: Modified Stiletto project
6 days ago by jbkiwi (
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Hi Mike, -see reply to 200tdi
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๐ฌ Re: Modified Stiletto project
6 days ago by jbkiwi (
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Re - why not ply, nothing wrong with balsa for sheeting/planking, as it's lighter, probably a lot cheaper than quality thin ply (aircraft grade is worth a kidney- if you could find it) bends in a uniform way, glues well and has room to sand out any irregularities. Once f/glassed, and sealed on the inside, it's as strong as it needs to be for a model. If you are glassing a model, the basic layer doesn't matter,- could even be thick stiff card, - the glass and frame is where the strength is. Unless you intend rock bashing, there's not much point building a brick, just needs more power to compensate.
The green boat in the pic was 2mm balsa with only glass tissue (deck as well), and with the necessary parts (motor mount area etc) strengthened with extra layers. Boat was built in the early 70s and had an O.S .40 motor, and was solid as a rock and quite light. I've never used ply for a hull,-only decks (not f/glassed). JB ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Modified Stiletto project
6 days ago by Graham93 (
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Starting to take shape ๐. I pity other modellers in NZ, there must now be a shortage of clamps for sale in the shops! ๐๐
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๐ฌ Re: Modified Stiletto project
7 days ago by mturpin013 (
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As 200tdi why not ply and then glass ?
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๐ฌ Re: Modified Stiletto project
7 days ago by 200TDi (
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Why balsa sheet instead of ply?
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๐ฌ Re: Modified Stiletto project
10 days ago by pressonreguardless (
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Thans for mentioning limber holes.
I cut them in on my Typhoon but forgot on my 44. You made some very good points. Trev ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Modified Stiletto project
11 days ago by pressonreguardless (
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Hi JB,
Thanks for the info on the glues and resin. I always like to learn what others are using. Who says you can't teach an old Dog New Tricks๐๐คฃ๐. I have to construct a jig with yours as a guide for my next build, Thanks! Your Stiletto is coming along nicely๐๐ Trev ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Modified Stiletto project
11 days ago by jbkiwi (
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Hi Trev, the jig makes things a piece of cake. I'm bound to find a snag somewhere, but so did the Wright brothers๐๐. I use a mixture of glues for different situations, but mainly Elmers 'Glue All' (sort of super PVA) 5 min epoxy and Loctite superglue gel. Once everything's done, I go round all the joints with either UHU or balsa glue to seal any gaps.
Elmers is not totally waterproof, but once the planking is done, the insides of all my boats have a timber preservative resin (International Everdure, or a local equivalent) poured in and painted around, which totally waterproofs everything. has the consistency of water, so gets in everywhere. ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Modified Stiletto project
11 days ago by pressonreguardless (
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Looking Good, JB
Your building jig certainty facilitates the build. What glue are you using? Trev ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Modified Stiletto project
11 days ago by Graham93 (
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Good progress JB ๐ Itโs going to be interesting to see how the new building jig works out.
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๐ฌ Re: Modified Stiletto project
11 days ago by Dampfgerd (
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The Lesro Stillet and the Rapier are different kits.
I think Lesro uses several kits for the same Hull The Lesro Arrow has also the same Hull ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Modified Stiletto project
13 days ago by jbkiwi (
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Re -Rapier? Quite possibly, not too sure if the L to W is in the same proportions as the Stiletto, - the only visible difference looks to be in the cabin.
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๐ฌ Re: Modified Stiletto project
13 days ago by Steveg171 (
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It sure is. I wanted a Rapier, was directed to one for sale and was confused when a much smaller than expected crate arrived. The Rapier turned out to be a Stiletto lol. Size in this case did matter, always ask !!!!
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๐ฌ Re: Modified Stiletto project
13 days ago by jacko (
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i'm liking the build board ๐๐
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๐ฌ Re: Modified Stiletto project
13 days ago by 200TDi (
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isn't a 39" Stiletto just a Rapier?
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