USS 581 Blueback

[biggsgolf]

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

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

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

[biggsgolf]

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

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

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.



David

[biggsgolf]

Thanks David

[rwtdiver]

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"

[biggsgolf]

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.

[biggsgolf]

[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.

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

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.

[biggsgolf]

Thanks My Lord!

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

Thanks My Lord!

That's right... my head's not fat enough yet.

David

[biggsgolf]

Bahahahahah!

[biggsgolf]

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

[biggsgolf]

I will adjust the lean to port

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