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Dave, Bob, et al,
Proceeding at a "Full" bell on this build, an issue I feared arose after all.
In test fitting the propulsion units, I discovered the hull has become warped after sitting all those years in the shed since I removed Rick's original flashing. If memory serves, you either own one of these Dave, or had seen it.
It's about a 1/4" to port, and a 1/2" or so on the starboard wing "gunwale" (for lack of a better term).
I know anything can be fixed, especially with 'glass, but suggestions from all ya'all (yep, a New Yorkah said it) out there would be much appreciated.
My first thought is lay it flat side down on a stable surface (thick board), use sheet metal stock screwed down overlapping the edges making it flat.
Stick the whole thing in a large enough oven set below the transition temperature of the glass, let it sit and hope for the best.
However......
1-I ain't got a large enough oven lol
2-I'm not sure what temperature I would even set it at, much less for how long to let it sit in one. Obviously I wouldn't want to yank out a sagging mess.
So, how is it really done? You saw late last year I attempted to fix 591's hull with a jig, heat gun and an IR thermometer.
Not sure how well it worked as it seems to be getting back to what it was. I was afraid to scorch the finish, bubble the glass, or even de-laminate it. So I went with a light touch...maybe 160° F as read by the thermometer, then quickly clamped it. Say a minute or so the it would cool naturally.
Any ideas?
Find someplace with a large, industrial oven that heats non-food items for a fee? (Doubt Ray's Pizza on 33rd and 3rd will do it)
Use the heat gun? (Recommended technique?)
Use one of Elon Musk's "BORING" Flamethrowers?
For you Dave, I'll even take a trip to SC and lower it into the Daniel Webster (MTS 626) reactor compartment if that'll do it.
Proceeding at a "Full" bell on this build, an issue I feared arose after all.
In test fitting the propulsion units, I discovered the hull has become warped after sitting all those years in the shed since I removed Rick's original flashing. If memory serves, you either own one of these Dave, or had seen it.
It's about a 1/4" to port, and a 1/2" or so on the starboard wing "gunwale" (for lack of a better term).
I know anything can be fixed, especially with 'glass, but suggestions from all ya'all (yep, a New Yorkah said it) out there would be much appreciated.
My first thought is lay it flat side down on a stable surface (thick board), use sheet metal stock screwed down overlapping the edges making it flat.
Stick the whole thing in a large enough oven set below the transition temperature of the glass, let it sit and hope for the best.
However......
1-I ain't got a large enough oven lol
2-I'm not sure what temperature I would even set it at, much less for how long to let it sit in one. Obviously I wouldn't want to yank out a sagging mess.
So, how is it really done? You saw late last year I attempted to fix 591's hull with a jig, heat gun and an IR thermometer.
Not sure how well it worked as it seems to be getting back to what it was. I was afraid to scorch the finish, bubble the glass, or even de-laminate it. So I went with a light touch...maybe 160° F as read by the thermometer, then quickly clamped it. Say a minute or so the it would cool naturally.
Any ideas?
Find someplace with a large, industrial oven that heats non-food items for a fee? (Doubt Ray's Pizza on 33rd and 3rd will do it)
Use the heat gun? (Recommended technique?)
Use one of Elon Musk's "BORING" Flamethrowers?
For you Dave, I'll even take a trip to SC and lower it into the Daniel Webster (MTS 626) reactor compartment if that'll do it.
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