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Post by Dick Thompson on Aug 2, 2014 7:44:54 GMT -5
Thanks guys
I'll post more when the skins start going on
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Post by Dick Thompson on Aug 15, 2014 15:56:46 GMT -5
After dry fitting the framing pieces, they were glued up with epoxy. Here is a shot of the hull bottom.. Attachments:
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Post by Dick Thompson on Aug 15, 2014 16:04:22 GMT -5
There was one mistake on one of the forward bulkheads. I didn't catch this until the sponson chine was cut and dry fit. A piece of 1/8" square Basswood took care of the problem.. Attachments:
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Post by Dick Thompson on Aug 15, 2014 16:13:11 GMT -5
Started working on the rear anti trip shears. Attachments:
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Post by Dick Thompson on Aug 15, 2014 16:17:57 GMT -5
Here is a shot with the panel trimmed out. Cap strips are added to all frames for additional glue surface..Picture includes aluminum sanding blocks of varying lengths and small trim plane that were used. These tools are your best friends in building with wood... Attachments:
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Post by Luc W. on Aug 16, 2014 11:10:36 GMT -5
looking good Dick keep up the great work not many still build boats.
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Post by Dick Thompson on Aug 17, 2014 7:57:35 GMT -5
Hey Luk.
I'm running this thread to encourage others to build in wood. You can get a lot of satisfaction from the process. Racing is fun - building and racing your project - PRICELESS!
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Post by terrykeeley on Aug 18, 2014 22:52:57 GMT -5
Nice work, thanks for sharing!
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Post by captainjim on Aug 19, 2014 15:40:12 GMT -5
Nice work Dick , I wish I had your talents.
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Post by Dick Thompson on Aug 20, 2014 10:19:01 GMT -5
Thanks for the kind words, but don't sell yourselves short. I've been building models since I was 9. The more you build, the more you learn - just time & patience are the keys!! Before starting to skin the bottom, I felt it was prudent to test fit the Radio Box and make sure everything will fit and function properly. Things will be a little tighter than prior boats as the Sponson Bulkhead is 1/2" closer to the engine. The Radio Box is was pulled from one of the older T Boats. I use the Blackjack 55 box by Proboat - very bulletproof over the years. It bolts into a platform of 2 tabs extending from bulkheads. With the bottom open, the "T" nut plates for the Radio Box could be more easily installed and hidden areas sealed with epoxy. The Cowl opening is 1/2" wider on this boat - what a difference in engine install and access room! Turns out everything works fine so next the bottom skins will go on.. Attachments:
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Post by Dick Thompson on Aug 20, 2014 10:20:03 GMT -5
From the bottom Attachments:
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Post by Craig Mapstone on Aug 20, 2014 14:09:07 GMT -5
Nice!
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Post by Dick Thompson on Aug 24, 2014 8:20:12 GMT -5
After cutting out the bottom hull skin, it was test fitted and clamping scheme devised to get a tight fit to hull frames. Attachments:
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Post by Dick Thompson on Aug 24, 2014 8:24:19 GMT -5
With the help of the Wife, we spread the epoxy over the hull frames and contact points of the skin. Clamps, blocks under the forward frames and lots of clamps get the job done. Attachments:
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Post by Dick Thompson on Aug 24, 2014 8:26:45 GMT -5
After 24 hours of cure, the bottom skin is trimmed out. Attachments:
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