Sifi70
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Petty Officer 2nd Class · 179 pts
Lowestoft NR33, Suffolk, United Kingdom
Member since Apr 2018
Last online 3 years ago
Age 56
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Re: Bit more progressThanks Nerys, Yes she has been well built so it’s been fairly easy so far. I’m just doing a bit here and there between work. This one was destined for the skip before I got it. It’s a shame a lot of them proba…♥ 1 like853 viewsRe: Bit more progressCheers Colin, yes she’s coming along nicely now. Ive taken out the old rudder and got a new one ready to fit. Just hope she doesn’t leak on her Maiden 🤞 Cheers Simon853 viewsBit more progressBeen a while but I’m slowly plugging away on the Old Girl. Put on a bit of decking, nothing fancy just something I thought I’d have a go at and see how it come out. Ive put some stain on and varnished the supe…
♥ 6 likes867 viewsRe: Advice on fine surface filler ?Hi Doug, Thanks for the link on the Sea Scout. I’m going to look at it now 😉👍♥ 1 like931 viewsGetting close to being acceptableCheers Doug and Colin, Yes I feel like it’s coming along now. I used Tou Pret fine surface filler and followed all your advice on sanding grades. It’s by no means perfect but as Colin said I’m going to try and…
♥ 6 likes934 viewsRe: Advice on fine surface filler ?Ok cheers Geoff, Thanks for the Advice 👍♥ 1 like988 viewsRe: Advice on fine surface filler ?Looks like you got a lovely finish on yours Seaspray. Gives me a bit of confidence to keep going 👍♥ 1 like988 viewsRe: Advice on fine surface filler ?Cheers Seaspray, I like the idea of a filler primer. I might pop out and get one of those tomorrow then and give that a try. I think I’ve got it to a nice smooth surface overall just these small splits and scr…♥ 1 like1,023 viewsRe: Advice on fine surface filler ?Hi Martin, No, no fibreglass. I’m just trying to get a reasonably smooth surface before painting to a gloss finish. I can’t believe how many holes and cracks have appeared 😆♥ 1 like1,024 viewsRe: Advice on fine surface filler ?Ok Rick cheers. I’ve got some fine surface filler now so I’ll sand it down with the grades you said. More bloody sanding 🙄. 👍♥ 1 like1,024 views
♥ 6 likes867 viewsRe: Advice on fine surface filler ?Hi Doug, Thanks for the link on the Sea Scout. I’m going to look at it now 😉👍♥ 1 like931 viewsGetting close to being acceptableCheers Doug and Colin, Yes I feel like it’s coming along now. I used Tou Pret fine surface filler and followed all your advice on sanding grades. It’s by no means perfect but as Colin said I’m going to try and…♥ 6 likes934 viewsRe: Advice on fine surface filler ?Ok cheers Geoff, Thanks for the Advice 👍♥ 1 like988 viewsRe: Advice on fine surface filler ?Looks like you got a lovely finish on yours Seaspray. Gives me a bit of confidence to keep going 👍♥ 1 like988 viewsRe: Advice on fine surface filler ?Cheers Seaspray, I like the idea of a filler primer. I might pop out and get one of those tomorrow then and give that a try. I think I’ve got it to a nice smooth surface overall just these small splits and scr…♥ 1 like1,023 viewsRe: Advice on fine surface filler ?Hi Martin, No, no fibreglass. I’m just trying to get a reasonably smooth surface before painting to a gloss finish. I can’t believe how many holes and cracks have appeared 😆♥ 1 like1,024 viewsRe: Advice on fine surface filler ?Ok Rick cheers. I’ve got some fine surface filler now so I’ll sand it down with the grades you said. More bloody sanding 🙄. 👍♥ 1 like1,024 views