Ken Smith
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- Aug 15, 2011
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Hey All,
I'm about ready to tackle my first boat build. Its a Dumas Circus kit. I've read all the threads about trimming the fat on this boat and I intend to adopt a few of these techniques in the build. However, first things first. Glues and Epoxys. What is the best? This is an 1/8th scale boat running in the 60 class so I need something that is durable yet light. Also, I have seen a few wood hulls that appear to be painted with a single coat of either epoxy or fiberglass resin. I'm assuming this is to seal the boat? I also assume it is lightly sanded and painted there after? The Dumas intstructions call for the bottom of the boat to be completely glassed and have included the glass fabric sheet in the kit. I'm guessing this will add some additional weight. Thanks all
I'm about ready to tackle my first boat build. Its a Dumas Circus kit. I've read all the threads about trimming the fat on this boat and I intend to adopt a few of these techniques in the build. However, first things first. Glues and Epoxys. What is the best? This is an 1/8th scale boat running in the 60 class so I need something that is durable yet light. Also, I have seen a few wood hulls that appear to be painted with a single coat of either epoxy or fiberglass resin. I'm assuming this is to seal the boat? I also assume it is lightly sanded and painted there after? The Dumas intstructions call for the bottom of the boat to be completely glassed and have included the glass fabric sheet in the kit. I'm guessing this will add some additional weight. Thanks all