Nice Bob. I like it. Was going to experiment this week on a few ideas. Will give it a try. Thanks!
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Some issues. The lower hull sections are off. All I can think of is sand away some of the high side and use filler on the low side. Thoughts about this?
Starboard side, have a gap between the upper and lower section in the corner. The lower section is on top in this picture. I’m working on the radial gap by cutting the gap to equal width then filling with styrene.
This is the port side. Same gaps in the corner between upper and lower sections.
The upper topside hull sections are not as bad as the lower hull. This is the glazing putty I have on hand. Should I use this as filler?
Last edited by Ken_NJ; 02-08-2021, 01:23 PM.
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Originally posted by Ken_NJ View PostDavid, any suggestions on the misalignment on the hull sections, first picture? And the gaps in the corners?
Use CA and baking soda to fill the radial and longitudinal gaps. Overlay the glass here too.
Sand, another coat of thinned epoxy resin (cut it with lacquer thinner), and sand. Prime, and carry on.
Finish that damned boat, then drive it like a rental!
DavidLast edited by He Who Shall Not Be Named; 02-08-2021, 02:25 PM.Resident Luddite
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I have not worked with angel hair before, this stuff?
https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=L&ai=...gQIHBA9&adurl=
WouldnâÂÂt a coat of epoxy create quite a ridge and be difficult to fair where it ends?Last edited by Ken_NJ; 02-08-2021, 02:42 PM.
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Originally posted by Ken_NJ View Post
.74 ounce-per-square-yard fiberglass cloth. 0.73 oz Style 106 Fiberglass Cloth with Volan Finish - Fiberglass Cloth Supply and Education (thayercraft.com)
Light weight stuff. Sanding will feather edge the transition from cloth laminate and polystyrene surface. That fairing is also the job of putty and primer.
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Ken,
Take a look at Revell’s suggestions: https://downloads.revell.de/Manuals-Modelkits/05119.pdf
David can speak to the accuracy of any of it.If you can cut, drill, saw, hit things and swear a lot, you're well on the way to building a working model sub.
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