Piet Posted July 30, 2014 Share #31 Posted July 30, 2014 Great show Pete, thanks for the tutorial. Had I known before glassing my O19 hull with the stuff I am used to from my aircraft fixing era, I would certainly have used this stuff. Oh well, always good for the next build. 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 30, 2014 Author Share #32 Posted July 30, 2014 Hi David B. , When the epoxy is cured it just it comes right off. Before I use them I wipe them down with rubbing alcochol.( Thats what you use to get it off your hands before it cures Thank you Geoff , I hope that it helped . Kate smiled when I told her you said thanks . 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...
pete48 Posted July 30, 2014 Author Share #33 Posted July 30, 2014 Great show Pete, thanks for the tutorial. Had I known before glassing my O19 hull with the stuff I am used to from my aircraft fixing era, I would certainly have used this stuff. Oh well, always good for the next build. Cheers, Thank you Piet , Its amazing stuff , I have used it on every full size build that I have ever done ( I always use the 105 resin with the 205 hardner for full size builds ) I thought to give this new stuff a try when I did the Buzzards Bay 14 ftr.( I was pleased with the results ) . The G-flex also works on metal , so it can be used for a lot of different aplications. I would recomend trying it out 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...
Jay 1 Posted July 31, 2014 Share #34 Posted July 31, 2014 Thank you Pete and Kate for your great tutorial--very much appreciated! This is cool stuff to add to my building bag of tricks! Cheers, Jay pete48 1 Quote Current Build: Ariel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usedtosail Posted July 31, 2014 Share #35 Posted July 31, 2014 Nice Pete. Thanks for the tutorial. One thing to mention for those that haven't used it before, when you go to buy the Silica you will think the can is empty. That stuff has no weight! I always used the 105/205 stuff, but now I want to try the G-Flex. It looks much easier to manage small batches. pete48 1 Quote - Tom - Current Build: Vanguard Speedy Completed: Vanguard Duchess of Kingston, Stove Project, Ships Wheel Project, NRG Capstan Project, Billings Half Moon, Dumas Chris Craft 1938 27' Triple Cockpit Barrel Back, Panart Santa Lucia , Model Shipways Constitution , MS Bounty Launch , HMS Beagle Member: Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete48 Posted July 31, 2014 Author Share #36 Posted July 31, 2014 Hi Jay, It' was alot of fun , and a Pleasure to share it with everyone Hi Tom, Thats right it feels like you purchased a container of air, I am sold on the G-flex for models, You are correct smaller batches are easier to manage ( with a longer pot life ) and 1 to 1 mixing is easy and the G-flex kit has everything you need , ( I only paid $25. ) and I have now done 3 boats with it, and the bottles are still over half full . alot of bang for the buck , Best Regards, Pete usedtosail and Jay 1 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 August 1, 2014 Author Share #37 Posted August 1, 2014 Today , I started by sanding the Hull . I then turned my attention to making the Keel and Rudder , the Keel bulb was not as simple as I originally thought , Once I was happy with the Keel and Rudder , I installed them on the boat . while the glue was drying I made a better cradle for her , next I will use West System on the Keel and Rudder ( just the wetting out stage ) and get the hull ready for primer . Here are the results yvesvidal, Aussie048, Omega1234 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...
pete48 Posted August 1, 2014 Author Share #38 Posted August 1, 2014 Thank you Geoff, She's going together very smooth 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...
Piet Posted August 1, 2014 Share #39 Posted August 1, 2014 Superb workmanship Pete, just a great looking hull. 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 August 2, 2014 Author Share #40 Posted August 2, 2014 Thank you Piet, No work done in the shipyard today, I went and had all the drawings printed out for the BMW ORACLE USA-98 Boat, I decided to build her at 1 : 35 Scale so she will be 30 " in length. I am very excited about building this Boat Best Regards, Pete yvesvidal, mtaylor, Elmer Cornish 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 August 5, 2014 Author Share #41 Posted August 5, 2014 In between coats of paint on Stars & Stripes ( wich was an hour in between coats ) I sprayed 2 light coats of primer on America3 ( I waited about 6 hours )and sanded the hull up to 600 grit sand paper . this one has gone together very smoothly , It's been intresting seeing the evolution in America's Cup Boats from the 83' winner ( KA-6 ) to the 92' winner ( usa-23 ) and US-55 in the middle . She is now ready for paint. here are the results mtaylor, Piet, Aussie048 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 August 5, 2014 Author Share #42 Posted August 5, 2014 That's Funny Geoff, I am going to build the BMW Oracle boat with a radio control , so I can sail against the kit boats that everyone around here has ( they are 800 mm almost 31 1/2 ") I will be starting that build in the next day or so. Then I am planning a build of the Herreshoff Alerion ( Cap't Nate's Personal Boat ). Here is what the Alerion looks like ( beautiful Boat ) Best Regards, Pete dgbot, Nirvana, Aussie048 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...
dgbot Posted August 5, 2014 Share #43 Posted August 5, 2014 I would not trying that beauty. 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 August 5, 2014 Author Share #44 Posted August 5, 2014 Hi David B,. I have had the plans for the Alerion for a long time , I figured it would be a great fall project, I an thinking a 3/4" = 1' - 0" Scale . Thanks Geoff , I have been wanting to build this boat for a while , what can I say I love the Herreshoff Boats Best Regards, Pete dgbot, Elmer Cornish, Aussie048 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...
dgbot Posted August 5, 2014 Share #45 Posted August 5, 2014 That is a very nice looking boat. 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 August 5, 2014 Author Share #46 Posted August 5, 2014 Hi David, I agree, I think she will make a great Fall project 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 August 8, 2014 Author Share #47 Posted August 8, 2014 Today, I did manage to paint 2 thin coat's of semi-gloss white on the hull. There was 10 hours between coats ,( sanding in between coats) , I will spray 2 more coats in the morning . Here are the results Piet, Jay 1, 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...
michael mott Posted August 8, 2014 Share #48 Posted August 8, 2014 3/4 inch to the foot, you are getting closer to my territory now....that's better I look forward to the Aleron, she will make a beautiful model. 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...
pete48 Posted August 8, 2014 Author Share #49 Posted August 8, 2014 Hi Michael, I am looking forward to building the Alerion , the other 2 Herreshoff boats are also in a 3/4" = 1' - 0" scale , so they will all match up nicely 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 August 10, 2014 Author Share #50 Posted August 10, 2014 I forgot that I had also sprayed 2 more coats of paint on America3 . 1 or 2 more coats and the Hull will be complete. Here are the results dgbot, mtaylor, Elmer Cornish and 3 others 6 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 August 12, 2014 Author Share #51 Posted August 12, 2014 This morning, I did get the final coat of semi-gloss white on the hull. next will be the bottom paint Here are the results mtaylor, Piet, Aussie048 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 August 12, 2014 Share #52 Posted August 12, 2014 Pete. That's one hell of a beautiful hull you've got there. I especially like the shot of the hull on its side because it emphasises A3's beautiful knife-like bow; perfect for slicing through the waves. 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 August 12, 2014 Author Share #53 Posted August 12, 2014 Thank's Omega, She is very well designed, the bow section is incredible, bottom paint and the deck and she's just about finished Thank you Geoff, I am pleased with the paint Best Regards, Pete Piet, Omega1234 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...
antonio Posted December 26, 2019 Share #54 Posted December 26, 2019 Ciao Pete Sono nuovo del Forum e sono italiano, proprio vicino a Ravenna dove è nato il Moro di Venezia. Ho disegnato il piano di costruzione di America cube, mettendomi in contatto con J. Miglrim del MIT. Purtroppo non ho potuto avere quello che mi serviva, cioè le essential lines, le sezioni dello scafo. Tu le hai? Me le potresti mandare per mail? Grazie antonio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted December 26, 2019 Share #55 Posted December 26, 2019 English please! mtaylor 1 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...
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