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I agree with all that working with Epoxy is challenging. I have made my share of mistakes and it is not a forgiving substance. But I also have come to respect what it can do for me in a wet environment. For both of my R/C sail boats I have used Epoxy on the inside of the hull to seal the wood and protect against the inevitable moisture and on the outside to create a strong solid surface for painting. For joints as mentioned I use the thickened stuff that West Marine sells. they also sell a powder that you can add that makes it thicker yet. When installing the deck on my T37 I use a mixture that is about the thickness of Pudding and turn the boat deck face down. I find that if the temp is right the Epoxy fills the area between the deck and the sides of the hull. The result is a strong and watertight bond. If you try this don't forget the wax paper between the boat and the bench. Else you will have a boat permanently bonded to the bench.
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Most of the people in our R/C sailing club use West Marine Epoxy. In fact it is a fairly common practice to coat both sides of the plywood used for the hull with 1 or 2 coats of epoxy and then use thickened Epoxy fillets for the joints. This yields an amazingly strong and water proof bond. I have found that using fiberglass is too heavy and unneeded.
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Such Excellent work! I will come back to this when I get to rigging my cannons.
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So Dr. Per where is your Build log? As Model ship Dr. you have a standard to live up to!
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Are you as excited as I am to see the deck installed?
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Announcing the Model Ship World Ship Kit Database Project
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Adam - Do you still need the spreadsheet? I had assumed that Chuck had already shared it with you. I believe he made some updates to the version I have. -
I suggest we have our next PSSM meeting at Gil's condo so that we can see the wonderful work in person! All in favor?
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Adam - This is great work! If I can help just sing out! -
I assume you have deleted the square sails on the foremast in the above diagram to expose your changes. I agree with what I see.
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Announcing the Model Ship World Ship Kit Database Project
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Adam - In MSW 1.0 we used to have something very similar to this. I twas a spreadsheet that listed every model on the market and other relevant details. I provided an old copy of that sheet to Chuck, but I am guessing he is pretty busy and it needed some updates. I will send that to you so you can include it here. -
Blackie - you have done some really good work in this area. And I must confess that you are way ahead of me. I have looked at your research and it is sound. I am sorry I don't have much to offer.
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I'm with Mark. Have to come up with new words.
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Just an FYI to all the mast is 5 ft in length!
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