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  • biggsgolf
    Captain
    • Jan 2020
    • 720

    #16
    So remove the strips and screws after the epoxy resin and cloth on inside has cured?

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    • He Who Shall Not Be Named
      Moderator
      • Aug 2008
      • 12255

      #17
      Originally posted by biggsgolf
      So remove the strips and screws after the epoxy resin and cloth on inside has cured?
      Yup. Then a thin layer of saturated glass cloth on the outside, some sanding, priming, identification of dings, filling with air-dry putty, sanding, priming, cursing your clumsy hands, paint, touch-up weathering, swearing to God you'll be more attentive next time, clear coat, and you're good to go.

      Idiot!

      David
      The Horrible
      Who is John Galt?

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      • biggsgolf
        Captain
        • Jan 2020
        • 720

        #18
        Is glass cloth fiberglass cloth? Will this pictured below be correct? What 2 part epoxy resin do you guys recommend?

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        • He Who Shall Not Be Named
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          • Aug 2008
          • 12255

          #19
          Originally posted by biggsgolf
          Is glass cloth fiberglass cloth? Will this pictured below be correct? What 2 part epoxy resin do you guys recommend?
          That will work, but is a tad heavy for this job. Cut it into 1/2" squares to make lay-down an easy matter. Ideally you would use 2-4 ounce cloth (per square yard). Best laminating resin is West System.

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          David
          Who is John Galt?

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          • biggsgolf
            Captain
            • Jan 2020
            • 720

            #20
            Thanks David

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            • rwtdiver
              Vice Admiral
              • Feb 2019
              • 1769

              #21
              Bruce,

              I have used ZAP Z-POXY two part finishing resin with light weight glass on a couple of my Byron War Bird airplane wings (in the day) and it worked very well. I have also used it on two of my 3D printed Submarines along with fiber glass to enhance the strength of the glued up sections of the hull! I am sure there are many finishing resins out there that will do the job!

              Rob

              "Firemen can stand the heat"

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              • biggsgolf
                Captain
                • Jan 2020
                • 720

                #22
                Thanks Rob, I tinkered with rc planes as well, then did helis for a long time, mostly scale helis. Now I fly drones, so much easier! Did get my Drone Commercial Certification as well.

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                • biggsgolf
                  Captain
                  • Jan 2020
                  • 720

                  #23

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                  • biggsgolf
                    Captain
                    • Jan 2020
                    • 720

                    #24
                    The Safety Float Valve Battery Chamber Manifold broke off, I am using the Snort System so how should I reattach manifold, or should I just seal the hole, either way should I use epoxy? I had allready plugged the tube from the safety float valve to the manifold with a rod.

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                    • He Who Shall Not Be Named
                      Moderator
                      • Aug 2008
                      • 12255

                      #25
                      Originally posted by biggsgolf
                      The Safety Float Valve Battery Chamber Manifold broke off, I am using the Snort System so how should I reattach manifold, or should I just seal the hole, either way should I use epoxy? I had allready plugged the tube from the safety float valve to the manifold with a rod.
                      You've already trimmed the boat, so leave the unused safety float-valve in place and blank off the nipples.

                      Blank off the hole where the manifold broke off (CA and baking soda).

                      Blank off the internal nipple of the 4-point manifold where the safety float-valve made up to it. Run the hose from the snorkel straight into the suction side of the motor bulkhead. Now you're in Snort mode. Done.
                      Who is John Galt?

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                      • biggsgolf
                        Captain
                        • Jan 2020
                        • 720

                        #26
                        Thanks My Lord!

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                        • He Who Shall Not Be Named
                          Moderator
                          • Aug 2008
                          • 12255

                          #27
                          Originally posted by biggsgolf
                          Thanks My Lord!
                          That's right... my head's not fat enough yet.

                          David
                          Who is John Galt?

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                          • biggsgolf
                            Captain
                            • Jan 2020
                            • 720

                            #28
                            Bahahahahah!

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                            • biggsgolf
                              Captain
                              • Jan 2020
                              • 720

                              #29
                              Guys, just an update, the tail attachment was successful, thanks for the help! Btw, the West Marine epoxy was excellent!

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                              • biggsgolf
                                Captain
                                • Jan 2020
                                • 720

                                #30
                                I will adjust the lean to port

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