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.

yeah no problem just shoot me a message when your ready.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Been awhile sense last update I've finished the bottom including the water line and started applying the varnish.

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.

Interior detail looks great ill have to incorporate them into my next build. Awesome job.

Haven't Decided on a name yet I will have to soon so I can get the stickers made up.

Deck is finally on, time to sand!

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.

Yes to the question , it was styrene that came with the kit. I can't wait to get it in the water !

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.

Thank you and yes hopefully by the end of July!

I got all of my plastics panels put on and squared off now the next step is planking! ​

I​ got all of my electronics wired up, tested and ready to go, along with all of the hardware assembled.

​I got the epoxy/resin and fiberglass in the other day along with my new FS Remote I will be using with this boat and other future boats.

I have a question about the stain. Did you guys stain the mohaghany or keep it in its natural color. I seen that it comes with stain and I want to make the top deck lighter than the sides and back. Any tips on achieving this?

Ok thank you I will have to keep that in mind, right now im installing all the electronics.

Yeah the picture somehow how got mirrored, it is on the starboard side. Also I had read that in Patts book , in the instructions it says to reinforce it with resin but I may just take the route you suggested and go with a pine.

Changed Gears yesterday Going to start working on mounting the motor and getting the electronics set up.

ok so you just filled the seams with CA did you use any type of filler?

Well not much progress this weekend I got the sides on and the front nose started (Not In Pic) also cut out all the seats and mounts. I'm not very happy with the way it turned out going to have to fill a lot of gaps and bumps but its all part of the hobby!