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  1.    yvesvidal reacted to a post in a topic: 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Racing Runabout by trashboat - Dumas - 1/8 - RADIO
  2.    popeye the sailor reacted to a post in a topic: 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Racing Runabout by trashboat - Dumas - 1/8 - RADIO
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  6.    hexnut reacted to a post in a topic: 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Racing Runabout by trashboat - Dumas - 1/8 - RADIO
  7.    trashboat reacted to a post in a topic: 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Racing Runabout by gjdale - FINISHED -Dumas - 1:8 Scale - RADIO
  8. trashboat
    Update I've run into a problem installing the motor. I t has really set me back and im still working on how to properly install it so the shaft is straight with the dog bone in place.
  9.    trashboat reacted to a post in a topic: 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Racing Runabout by trashboat - Dumas - 1/8 - RADIO
  10.    mtaylor reacted to a post in a topic: 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Racing Runabout by trashboat - Dumas - 1/8 - RADIO
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  13.    Elijah reacted to a post in a topic: 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Racing Runabout by trashboat - Dumas - 1/8 - RADIO
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  15. trashboat
    yeah no problem just shoot me a message when your ready.
  16. trashboat
    I didn't like the stickers that came with the kit they were printed on thick plastic and looked like crap when I applied them so I had them made out of thin vinyl at my local sticker shop Turned out very nice. I will have a picture of the back with the name up soon.
  17. trashboat
    The boat is currently at my local sticker shop getting some graphics made and applied. Can't wait to get it home to start finishing work.
  18.    trashboat reacted to a post in a topic: 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Racing Runabout by trashboat - Dumas - 1/8 - RADIO
  19. trashboat
    I will be fiber glassing the inside. I used a marine varnish that is purpose build for wooden boats, that's what the salesman told me anyway. In the instructions from the kit it says not to fiberglass the bottom due to the resin possibly having a reaction to the vellum so I will be varnishing the entire boat.
  20.    trashboat reacted to a post in a topic: 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Racing Runabout by trashboat - Dumas - 1/8 - RADIO
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  22. trashboat
    Thank you I've really enjoyed this boat I hope to get in the water before winter. I will defiantly be buying another chris-craft by dumas.
  23. trashboat
    Opted to go with real boat varnish instead of resin and fiberglass method. I applied the varnish with Jen foam brushes. This left it extremely smooth and no brush strokes or bubbles. I chose this because I didn't like the way the fiberglass looked due to still being able to see the matting underneath the resin. I will however fiberglass the inside. This picture is at about two cotes, I now have four and plan to do 12 sanding between every two cotes.
  24. trashboat
    Been awhile sense last update I've finished the bottom including the water line and started applying the varnish.
  25.    trashboat reacted to a post in a topic: 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Racing Runabout by gjdale - FINISHED -Dumas - 1:8 Scale - RADIO
  26.    trashboat reacted to a post in a topic: 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Racing Runabout by gjdale - FINISHED -Dumas - 1:8 Scale - RADIO
  27. trashboat
    Ok so I have a question. First... I made up a few test strips to test the fiber glass, long story short I did not like it I can still see the matting threw the resin and that wasn't going to fly. SO I asked my dad for advice, he suggested that I use some marine spar varnish being it was real mahogany instead of fiber glassing it. So I did some research and found out different methods and what kind of varnish people use to restore or maintain on the real deal the original Chris crafts. Now I've found one I like but I haven't pulled the trigger yet just wondering what you guys think of this method it would be a lot easier and in my opinion more realistic. I think I would still fiberglass the inside and bottom due to it being plastic and so it doesn't split like I've herd they can.
  28.    trashboat reacted to a post in a topic: 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Racing Runabout by trashboat - Dumas - 1/8 - RADIO
  29. trashboat
    Interior detail looks great ill have to incorporate them into my next build. Awesome job.
  30. trashboat
    Haven't Decided on a name yet I will have to soon so I can get the stickers made up.
  31.    trashboat reacted to a post in a topic: 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Racing Runabout by trashboat - Dumas - 1/8 - RADIO
  32. trashboat
    Deck is finally on, time to sand!
  33. trashboat
    I'm going to have to check that foil I don't know if I'm going to use the foul that was given I may use a product called bare metal foil.
  34. trashboat
    Yes to the question , it was styrene that came with the kit. I can't wait to get it in the water !
  35. trashboat
    A little more progress , stained the sides and top outer edges, im not going to stain the top deck. Hopefully have the planking done by tonight then sand it all down and get ready for glass work. This is probably my favorite part of the build seeing it all come together.

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