pete48 Posted July 26, 2014 Share #1 Posted July 26, 2014 This Morning , It was decided that I would shelf my next build ( too many complications) Kate ( my Wife )said it would be a good Idea to put it down for a while. ( She is always right in these matters ) Anyway I was looking at IACC plans , And found that A3 has an intresting hull shape . So I decided to build Her in the same manner as the other 2 Cup Boats ( Australia II & Stras & Stripes ) a Hull only build , in the same scale . I was fortunate enough ( Living in Southern California ) to go to the Races , and see the boat's wich replaced the 12 meter Yacht's. It was a Facinating America's Cup , with the New Zealand Bowsprit scandal , Paul Cayard becomming a Italian Citizen ( He was the tactician for Tom Blackaller for the 87' cup ) Any way here is where I am at with the Build ,The Hull Planking will be done today . It look's Like the Pete48 Syndicate will be building 4 Boats for this Campaign . Here are the results Elmer Cornish, Piet and Aussie048 3 Quote "may your sails be full of wind and the sun on your back" Current Builds : Future Builds : N.G Herreshoff 12 1/2 Scratch Build 3/4" = 1' - 0" Scale Completed Builds : Volvo 65 Farr Yacht Design Herreshoff Alerion Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 Volvo Open 70 Member : The Herreshoff Registry Montgomery Sailboat Owners Group Peter Kunst Sailboat Models http://www.herreshoffregistry.org/ http://www.msog.org/ http://www.facebook.com/Peter-Kunst-Sailboat-Models-1524464774524480/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete48 Posted July 26, 2014 Author Share #2 Posted July 26, 2014 Here is where I am at with the Build, the Fairing is complete and ready for planking, The triangle at the back of the Boat will be removed after the planking is complete ( it's there to keep everything Square ) Here are the results Elmer Cornish, Jay 1, justsayrow and 6 others 9 Quote "may your sails be full of wind and the sun on your back" Current Builds : Future Builds : N.G Herreshoff 12 1/2 Scratch Build 3/4" = 1' - 0" Scale Completed Builds : Volvo 65 Farr Yacht Design Herreshoff Alerion Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 Volvo Open 70 Member : The Herreshoff Registry Montgomery Sailboat Owners Group Peter Kunst Sailboat Models http://www.herreshoffregistry.org/ http://www.msog.org/ http://www.facebook.com/Peter-Kunst-Sailboat-Models-1524464774524480/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted July 26, 2014 Share #3 Posted July 26, 2014 You can have your own mini-World Cup after you get them all built. pete48 1 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega1234 Posted July 27, 2014 Share #4 Posted July 27, 2014 Hi Pete. Looks great and you're a smart man for listening to your wife. Otherwise you'll be in real strife! I hope the problems you're having with Stars and Stripes are easily solvable. Out of interest...Can I ask- is it easy to get the plans for these Americas Cup boats? All the best pete48 1 Quote MY SCRATCH BUILT MODELS ARE: Splendid Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/28576-splendid-by-omega1234-scale-1500-mega-yacht/ Majestic Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/28483-mega-yacht-majestic-by-omega1234-miniature/ Sapphire Mega yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/21088-sapphire-by-omega1234-1388-scale-mega-yacht-66m-8-inch-hull-length/?tab=comments#comment-639898 Genesis - Supersports Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/18168-genesis-by-omega1234-1300-49m-mega-yacht-8-inches-long-finished/?tab=comments#comment-559026http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/14141-shadow-by-omega1234-scale-1300-luxury-60m-mega-yacht-8-inches-long/ SHADOW Luxury Motor Yacht http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/11384-majellan-by-omega1234-luxury-37-metre-motor-yacht-miniature-7-inches-approx/ Majellan Luxury Motor Yacht http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9261Rainbow-j-class-racing-yacht/?p=273543 Rainbow J Class Racing Yacht Mystic Classic Motor Cruiser Symphony Ingomar Schooner: Scratch build Dorade Schooner: <p> Lennox Restoration Warship http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9577-pandora-cutaway-dockyard-style-miniature/?hl=pandora Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete48 Posted July 27, 2014 Author Share #5 Posted July 27, 2014 You can have your own mini-World Cup after you get them all built. Thank you Dave, I will be doing 3 at this scale and another at a larger scale that will be R.C. Here is a hint MEDDO, Piet, Omega1234 and 1 other 4 Quote "may your sails be full of wind and the sun on your back" Current Builds : Future Builds : N.G Herreshoff 12 1/2 Scratch Build 3/4" = 1' - 0" Scale Completed Builds : Volvo 65 Farr Yacht Design Herreshoff Alerion Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 Volvo Open 70 Member : The Herreshoff Registry Montgomery Sailboat Owners Group Peter Kunst Sailboat Models http://www.herreshoffregistry.org/ http://www.msog.org/ http://www.facebook.com/Peter-Kunst-Sailboat-Models-1524464774524480/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete48 Posted July 27, 2014 Author Share #6 Posted July 27, 2014 Hi Pete. Looks great and you're a smart man for listening to your wife. Otherwise you'll be in real strife! I hope the problems you're having with Stars and Stripes are easily solvable. Out of interest...Can I ask- is it easy to get the plans for these Americas Cup boats? All the best Thanks Omega, There is no problem with Stars & Stripes, It was a larger boat that I had been researching for the past 3 months . I had the drawings for Stars & Stripes and Australia II for about 15 years . its easy to get drawings off the net , However if you want accurate numbers/ Drawings you will have to talk to the design firm that drew the boat Best Regards, Pete Omega1234 1 Quote "may your sails be full of wind and the sun on your back" Current Builds : Future Builds : N.G Herreshoff 12 1/2 Scratch Build 3/4" = 1' - 0" Scale Completed Builds : Volvo 65 Farr Yacht Design Herreshoff Alerion Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 Volvo Open 70 Member : The Herreshoff Registry Montgomery Sailboat Owners Group Peter Kunst Sailboat Models http://www.herreshoffregistry.org/ http://www.msog.org/ http://www.facebook.com/Peter-Kunst-Sailboat-Models-1524464774524480/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete48 Posted July 27, 2014 Author Share #7 Posted July 27, 2014 Pete LOL. It's getting hard to keep up. Looks like I had better buy another deck chair s I can sit down and watch another build. Cheers Geoff Thanks Geoff , These 3/16" Cup Boats are pretty small , Without a Mast and rigging they build pretty quik .This one is almost 14 " in length Best Regards, Pete Quote "may your sails be full of wind and the sun on your back" Current Builds : Future Builds : N.G Herreshoff 12 1/2 Scratch Build 3/4" = 1' - 0" Scale Completed Builds : Volvo 65 Farr Yacht Design Herreshoff Alerion Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 Volvo Open 70 Member : The Herreshoff Registry Montgomery Sailboat Owners Group Peter Kunst Sailboat Models http://www.herreshoffregistry.org/ http://www.msog.org/ http://www.facebook.com/Peter-Kunst-Sailboat-Models-1524464774524480/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete48 Posted July 27, 2014 Author Share #8 Posted July 27, 2014 (edited) Today , I was able to get alot of work in on A3 . I planked the boat and started Fairing the Hull , The Transom ( or lack of a transom ) was the tricky part . Other than that smooth as silk , I am looking at a simple keel design wich should be fairly straight forward, and a final fairing . Here are the results Edited July 27, 2014 by Pete48 mtaylor, Mirabell61, Piet and 7 others 10 Quote "may your sails be full of wind and the sun on your back" Current Builds : Future Builds : N.G Herreshoff 12 1/2 Scratch Build 3/4" = 1' - 0" Scale Completed Builds : Volvo 65 Farr Yacht Design Herreshoff Alerion Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 Volvo Open 70 Member : The Herreshoff Registry Montgomery Sailboat Owners Group Peter Kunst Sailboat Models http://www.herreshoffregistry.org/ http://www.msog.org/ http://www.facebook.com/Peter-Kunst-Sailboat-Models-1524464774524480/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piet Posted July 27, 2014 Share #9 Posted July 27, 2014 WOW Pete, another sweet looking boat! Cheers, pete48 1 Quote Piet, The Flying Dutchman. "Your greatest asset is not the quantity of your friends , rather the quality of your friends." (old Chinese proverb) Current Builds: Hr. Ms. Java 1925-1942 VOC Ship Surabaya Planned Builds: Young America Diorama - scale 1:3000 Future Builds: KPM ship "MS Musi." Zuiderzee Botter - scale 1:25. VOC Jacht in a 6" lamp, Buginese fishing Prauw. Hr. Ms. Java - Royal Navy Netherlands Cruiser. Completed Builds: Hr. Ms. O16 Submarine Hr. Ms. O19 - Submarine Royal Navy Netherlands Ship Yard Diorama with Topsail schooner - Friendship Sloop Gwenfra Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack Golden Hind - Cutte Sark (both not in this forum) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete48 Posted July 27, 2014 Author Share #10 Posted July 27, 2014 (edited) Thank you Piet, I was Fortunate to see America3 in person, ( during the 92' Cup ) an Amazing Yacht, with incredible Speed , And of course the winner of the 92' America's Cup , It was alot of fun Best Regards, Pete Edited July 27, 2014 by Pete48 Elmer Cornish 1 Quote "may your sails be full of wind and the sun on your back" Current Builds : Future Builds : N.G Herreshoff 12 1/2 Scratch Build 3/4" = 1' - 0" Scale Completed Builds : Volvo 65 Farr Yacht Design Herreshoff Alerion Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 Volvo Open 70 Member : The Herreshoff Registry Montgomery Sailboat Owners Group Peter Kunst Sailboat Models http://www.herreshoffregistry.org/ http://www.msog.org/ http://www.facebook.com/Peter-Kunst-Sailboat-Models-1524464774524480/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted July 27, 2014 Share #11 Posted July 27, 2014 Nice and neat as always. David B pete48 1 Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete48 Posted July 27, 2014 Author Share #12 Posted July 27, 2014 Thank you David B. , She's going together very smooth , It's all about Having Fun Best Regards, Pete dgbot and Elmer Cornish 2 Quote "may your sails be full of wind and the sun on your back" Current Builds : Future Builds : N.G Herreshoff 12 1/2 Scratch Build 3/4" = 1' - 0" Scale Completed Builds : Volvo 65 Farr Yacht Design Herreshoff Alerion Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 Volvo Open 70 Member : The Herreshoff Registry Montgomery Sailboat Owners Group Peter Kunst Sailboat Models http://www.herreshoffregistry.org/ http://www.msog.org/ http://www.facebook.com/Peter-Kunst-Sailboat-Models-1524464774524480/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 1 Posted July 27, 2014 Share #13 Posted July 27, 2014 Wow, Pete can't keep up with your growing fleet! Kidding aside, she has really nice lines and looks like she's going together very smoothly--as always, very nice work! From the the sounds of Kate's advise, I'm guessing she enjoys your builds and sailing as much as you? Cheers, Jay pete48 1 Quote Current Build: Ariel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEDDO Posted July 27, 2014 Share #14 Posted July 27, 2014 I always kind of liked the "not standard" transoms of these types of boats. Interested in seeing you finish that step. pete48 1 Quote Michael Shipwrights of Ohio Current Build: ... Completed Builds: Queen Anne Barge - Syren, Pinnace - MS, Halifax 1768 - LSS, Murrelet - Pygmy, Swift 1805 - AL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete48 Posted July 27, 2014 Author Share #15 Posted July 27, 2014 Thank's Jay, She has an incredible hull shape , and very intrresting lines toward the bow section. Kate does enjoy Sailing and is Happy that I am building Boats Again Hi Michael, I like the look of the " non Standard " transom for theses boat as well . This is the first one, that I have done like this Best Regards, Pete Elmer Cornish, Piet and Jay 1 3 Quote "may your sails be full of wind and the sun on your back" Current Builds : Future Builds : N.G Herreshoff 12 1/2 Scratch Build 3/4" = 1' - 0" Scale Completed Builds : Volvo 65 Farr Yacht Design Herreshoff Alerion Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 Volvo Open 70 Member : The Herreshoff Registry Montgomery Sailboat Owners Group Peter Kunst Sailboat Models http://www.herreshoffregistry.org/ http://www.msog.org/ http://www.facebook.com/Peter-Kunst-Sailboat-Models-1524464774524480/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete48 Posted July 30, 2014 Author Share #16 Posted July 30, 2014 It was a busy day for America3 , I started by cutting down all the frames that would be in the Cockpit area , I then cut out and installed the Cockpit Floor, I then installed the Cockpit side walls , I also added the Deck piece at the front of the Cockpit. I started to get the sanding done to get her ready for Epoxy , in the same manner that I did Stars & Stripes. . She has that IACC Look with the open Transom. Here are the results mtaylor, Jay 1, Piet and 4 others 7 Quote "may your sails be full of wind and the sun on your back" Current Builds : Future Builds : N.G Herreshoff 12 1/2 Scratch Build 3/4" = 1' - 0" Scale Completed Builds : Volvo 65 Farr Yacht Design Herreshoff Alerion Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 Volvo Open 70 Member : The Herreshoff Registry Montgomery Sailboat Owners Group Peter Kunst Sailboat Models http://www.herreshoffregistry.org/ http://www.msog.org/ http://www.facebook.com/Peter-Kunst-Sailboat-Models-1524464774524480/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete48 Posted July 30, 2014 Author Share #17 Posted July 30, 2014 Thanks Geoff, The transom was a bit tricky , I am thinking by using West System epoxy , will strengthen the Transom . She's going together pretty smooth . Best Regards, Pete Piet, Elmer Cornish and Aussie048 3 Quote "may your sails be full of wind and the sun on your back" Current Builds : Future Builds : N.G Herreshoff 12 1/2 Scratch Build 3/4" = 1' - 0" Scale Completed Builds : Volvo 65 Farr Yacht Design Herreshoff Alerion Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 Volvo Open 70 Member : The Herreshoff Registry Montgomery Sailboat Owners Group Peter Kunst Sailboat Models http://www.herreshoffregistry.org/ http://www.msog.org/ http://www.facebook.com/Peter-Kunst-Sailboat-Models-1524464774524480/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted July 30, 2014 Share #18 Posted July 30, 2014 Looks very nice Pete, 14 inches long seems like a nice size for a fleet of these. michael pete48 1 Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted July 30, 2014 Share #19 Posted July 30, 2014 You are moving right along. Your model is looking good. David B pete48 1 Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 1 Posted July 30, 2014 Share #20 Posted July 30, 2014 Looking good, Pete! The transom does look tricky and like it was a challenge to get fair. I'll be looking forward to seeing how you do the epoxy--not at all familiar with the West System, so it'll be great to learn about it and see how it's done! Cheers, Jay pete48 1 Quote Current Build: Ariel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete48 Posted July 30, 2014 Author Share #21 Posted July 30, 2014 Thank you Michael, Actually this one is the longest at 13 1/2 " while Australia II is just over 12 " it's interesting how the designers pushed the envelope to get the Maximum boat with the rules Formula Thank you David B. , She's gong together pretty quik and is catching Stars & Stripes Thank you Jay, The tricky part was removing the last frame and the Keel section aft of where the Cockpit floor runs into the transom. West System Epoxy is amazing stuff, and for Boat Building I would not use anything else . I talked about it on the Stars & Stripes log posting # 47 I will be happy to explain or show the process Best Regards, Pete Piet and Elmer Cornish 2 Quote "may your sails be full of wind and the sun on your back" Current Builds : Future Builds : N.G Herreshoff 12 1/2 Scratch Build 3/4" = 1' - 0" Scale Completed Builds : Volvo 65 Farr Yacht Design Herreshoff Alerion Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 Volvo Open 70 Member : The Herreshoff Registry Montgomery Sailboat Owners Group Peter Kunst Sailboat Models http://www.herreshoffregistry.org/ http://www.msog.org/ http://www.facebook.com/Peter-Kunst-Sailboat-Models-1524464774524480/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 1 Posted July 30, 2014 Share #22 Posted July 30, 2014 (edited) I read your piece on the West System in your S&S log, Pete so seeing how some of the West System process is done will be great--thanks! Cheers, Jay Edited July 30, 2014 by JMaitri pete48 1 Quote Current Build: Ariel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete48 Posted July 30, 2014 Author Share #23 Posted July 30, 2014 Thanks Jay and Geoff , I will do the West System epoxy in 2 stage's like I did on Stars & Stripes. it's a fairly simple procedure . I will explain and show the process later on today. here is a photo of the West System Products that I will be using Best Regards, Pete Elmer Cornish, Aussie048, Jay 1 and 1 other 4 Quote "may your sails be full of wind and the sun on your back" Current Builds : Future Builds : N.G Herreshoff 12 1/2 Scratch Build 3/4" = 1' - 0" Scale Completed Builds : Volvo 65 Farr Yacht Design Herreshoff Alerion Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 Volvo Open 70 Member : The Herreshoff Registry Montgomery Sailboat Owners Group Peter Kunst Sailboat Models http://www.herreshoffregistry.org/ http://www.msog.org/ http://www.facebook.com/Peter-Kunst-Sailboat-Models-1524464774524480/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega1234 Posted July 30, 2014 Share #24 Posted July 30, 2014 Hi Pete. Out of interest, what wood are you using for all of your builds? It's not balsa is it? If so, that'd definitely benefit from a good expoxy sealant. pete48 1 Quote MY SCRATCH BUILT MODELS ARE: Splendid Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/28576-splendid-by-omega1234-scale-1500-mega-yacht/ Majestic Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/28483-mega-yacht-majestic-by-omega1234-miniature/ Sapphire Mega yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/21088-sapphire-by-omega1234-1388-scale-mega-yacht-66m-8-inch-hull-length/?tab=comments#comment-639898 Genesis - Supersports Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/18168-genesis-by-omega1234-1300-49m-mega-yacht-8-inches-long-finished/?tab=comments#comment-559026http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/14141-shadow-by-omega1234-scale-1300-luxury-60m-mega-yacht-8-inches-long/ SHADOW Luxury Motor Yacht http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/11384-majellan-by-omega1234-luxury-37-metre-motor-yacht-miniature-7-inches-approx/ Majellan Luxury Motor Yacht http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9261Rainbow-j-class-racing-yacht/?p=273543 Rainbow J Class Racing Yacht Mystic Classic Motor Cruiser Symphony Ingomar Schooner: Scratch build Dorade Schooner: <p> Lennox Restoration Warship http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9577-pandora-cutaway-dockyard-style-miniature/?hl=pandora Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete48 Posted July 30, 2014 Author Share #25 Posted July 30, 2014 Hi Omega , I use Basswood , However in my research on RC boats ( IACC Class ) they use plywood for the frames and Balsa for the planking with epoxy and cloth over the hull. I will probably use Basswood for the frames and a balsa core with epoxy and cloth for the Hull . The BMW ORACLE Boat will be about 36 " in length , not quite the full length of the IACC 120 Class rules ( they are 1200 mm or 47 1/4 " in length ) 36" is the largest RC Sailboat in my area (at the local RC Sailing spot ) and if I show up with the full size IACC 120 no one will want to Sail against me , and what fun is that Best Regards, Pete Piet and Elmer Cornish 2 Quote "may your sails be full of wind and the sun on your back" Current Builds : Future Builds : N.G Herreshoff 12 1/2 Scratch Build 3/4" = 1' - 0" Scale Completed Builds : Volvo 65 Farr Yacht Design Herreshoff Alerion Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 Volvo Open 70 Member : The Herreshoff Registry Montgomery Sailboat Owners Group Peter Kunst Sailboat Models http://www.herreshoffregistry.org/ http://www.msog.org/ http://www.facebook.com/Peter-Kunst-Sailboat-Models-1524464774524480/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete48 Posted July 30, 2014 Author Share #26 Posted July 30, 2014 OK, Here we go with the first stage , The wetting out , to Start , The G-flex mixture is a 1 to 1 ratio meanig that the same amount of resin to hardner. next is to mix it thoroughly ,( I make small batches ) it should look like Honey.( at this stage once it is mixed you will have 45 minutes to use it ) ( pot life ) I use a disposable sponge brush for the aplication, it works better than a regular brush ( for models ) I start by dabbing it on ( you dont want to get it on too thick ) once covered I smooth it out so that it even over the entire hull, in this case ( America3 ) the inside of the Transom as well. ( as it is part of the Hull ) in 3 hours it will be cured enough for the second stage . Here are the results from stage one Jay 1, Elmer Cornish, Piet and 2 others 5 Quote "may your sails be full of wind and the sun on your back" Current Builds : Future Builds : N.G Herreshoff 12 1/2 Scratch Build 3/4" = 1' - 0" Scale Completed Builds : Volvo 65 Farr Yacht Design Herreshoff Alerion Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 Volvo Open 70 Member : The Herreshoff Registry Montgomery Sailboat Owners Group Peter Kunst Sailboat Models http://www.herreshoffregistry.org/ http://www.msog.org/ http://www.facebook.com/Peter-Kunst-Sailboat-Models-1524464774524480/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted July 30, 2014 Share #27 Posted July 30, 2014 This should be an interesting tutoriol. David B Aussie048 and pete48 2 Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted July 30, 2014 Share #28 Posted July 30, 2014 (edited) For all interested in the material Pete is using, here is the link to the manufacturer. http://www.westsystem.com/ss/ When building the T37's the Epoxy is coming from West System. Edited July 30, 2014 by Nirvana pete48 and Aussie048 2 Quote Please, visit our Facebook page! Respectfully Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete48 Posted July 30, 2014 Author Share #29 Posted July 30, 2014 (edited) Thank you David B. Thank you Dr. Per , for adding the link, I forgot about that Here is Stage 2 , The nice thing about the West System Epoxy is the mixing cups and mixing sticks can be reused, as the epoxy does not stick to them. the mixing of epoxy is the same as stage 1( 1 part resin to 1 part hardner), however after you get it mixed to look like honey, Add the 406 silica and mix ( you can make it as thick or as thin as you need )and the pot life is still 45 minutes. For this aplication , I don't need it very thick ( a little bit thinner than Peanut butter ) and using the mixing stick ( it's shaped like a small putty knife ) I applied it over the entire hull ( mainly to fill in between the planks ) I got Kate ( my wife ) to take the photo's , In conclusion it is very easy to use, and here are the results Edited July 30, 2014 by Pete48 Jay 1, Nirvana, Elmer Cornish and 4 others 7 Quote "may your sails be full of wind and the sun on your back" Current Builds : Future Builds : N.G Herreshoff 12 1/2 Scratch Build 3/4" = 1' - 0" Scale Completed Builds : Volvo 65 Farr Yacht Design Herreshoff Alerion Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 Volvo Open 70 Member : The Herreshoff Registry Montgomery Sailboat Owners Group Peter Kunst Sailboat Models http://www.herreshoffregistry.org/ http://www.msog.org/ http://www.facebook.com/Peter-Kunst-Sailboat-Models-1524464774524480/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted July 30, 2014 Share #30 Posted July 30, 2014 For wiping down the sticks do you use mineral spirits or acetone? David B pete48 1 Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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