Another SLR Missle build

[BobLondress]

looking good Robert, here is mine, now sitting for a while.

 

[RobertDoak]

Definitely the toughest part of the build...for me its more of a mental thing....i need all the ducks in a row if you know what I mean....i will install the center after some epoxy cleanup on the deck support stringers..thanks for the shot in the arm Bob...i really needed that...

 

[RobertDoak]

Well I got the last piece of wood gluing as we speak....i would highly recommend steaming the sponson tops before putting any finishing resin on them...steam them real good then clamp in place allow to dry then seal the underside...after a good steam it makes it much easier not fighting the compound curve.
Then comes a good sand with 80 grit followed by some filler.

 

[BrianBrownlee]

Well I got the last piece of wood gluing as we speak....i would highly recommend steaming the sponson tops before putting any finishing resin on them...steam them real good then clamp in place allow to dry then seal the underside...after a good steam it makes it much easier not fighting the compound curve.
Then comes a good sand with 80 grit followed by some filler.

looking spot on boss!! nicly done sir

 

[RobertDoak]

Thank you very much Brian...
So now the finishing phase begins...and DELMARVA model boat club has a final face on the 14th of November...i would like to debut the boat on that race....we shall see I guess...thats the plan anyway...

 

[RobertDoak]

Well moving right along... I did manage to fill a couple low spots and repair a booboo I found.
The right decking lifted at former 3 while epoxy was curing and somehow I missed it...i had to cut out the affected area and reglue in place with support under the decking....also mounted all the hardware and installed the servoes in the radio box...

 

[Brannon Thompson]

Robert,
This is impressive.
Don't think I would even attempt a build like this!
As an owner of one of your earlier projects, I can say you have a talent for it!
Looking forward to seeing this in person!

 

[RobertDoak]

Yesterday was a good day....i did a final sand and did the first coat of sealing resin to the top and bottom...this morning I did what is called
"Scraping".... using a single sided razor blade I scraped the hull at a 90° angle to the hull and it removes all the "fuzz" and makes a very smooth surface...i will apply a second coat of resin today....im shooting for completion on or before the 5th of Nov....lets see what comes up...

 

[BrianBrownlee]

Yesterday was a good day....i did a final sand and did the first coat of sealing resin to the top and bottom...this morning I did what is called
"Scraping".... using a single sided razor blade I scraped the hull at a 90° angle to the hull and it removes all the "fuzz" and makes a very smooth surface...i will apply a second coat of resin today....im shooting for completion on or before the 5th of Nov....lets see what comes up...

right on boss!!! Sounds perfect!! What’s the colours going to be?

 

[RobertDoak]

Oh darn Brian you had to ask.... So I'm a rattle can paint guy ok...i don't have the $$ for real spray equipment or the space...so...my choice is Krylon...never had good results with Rustoleum..
I have a Sun Yellow picked...
With Gloss white...but I really like the Jungle green that I used on my other boats...and may need to toss in some Gloss Black for contrast

 

[BrianBrownlee]

Oh darn Brian you had to ask.... So I'm a rattle can paint guy ok...i don't have the $$ for real spray equipment or the space...so...my choice is Krylon...never had good results with Rustoleum..
I have a Sun Yellow picked...
With Gloss white...but I really like the Jungle green that I used on my other boats...and may need to toss in some Gloss Black for contrast

Hey there ya go!!! Perfect man!! That will work just fine and come out looking great also!!! Not always painting boats with highend paint is the key!! At the end of the day there are what they are and do take a beating on and off the water!! I only use the auto paint as I have it easily available to me.. but 100% it’s not cheap!! A lot of paint jobs and or colours are worth more then the kits themselves.. but I can’t wait to see what you have in store for us boss!!!

 

[RobertDoak]

Brian...i understand100% on the paint cost...a buddy was showing me some pearl additives that totally shock me as far as cost...i need a cool paint layout scheme...i have drawings all over my house trying to choose something that is different but still classy for the time period in layout is tough...

 

[RobertDoak]

So all the small pin hole have been filled and reprimed ...i cant seem to find my 400 grit wet/dry paper....so off to Lowe's...my stuff will show up after I buy some new stuff....so I took all the pieces to work and will apply the color coats there...less chance of someone or something happining to it..i will be using my highly effective covid19 mask for spray protection....after all it...good enough to filter a micro bio hazard....good enough for paint....right...will update with pics later

 

[RobertDoak]

Happy Holloween everyone...i did make some progress with the SLR Missle...in my "paint booth" it goes and all prepped and ready to paint...turned out nice....

 

[RobertDoak]

Today I was able to complete the bottom and the interior...and I was able to screw up the cowl...oh well...i get to work on the bicep muscles sanding all the paint off.

 

[BrianBrownlee]

Today I was able to complete the bottom and the interior...and I was able to screw up the cowl...oh well...i get to work on the bicep muscles sanding all the paint off.

Looks awsome boss!! 100% the cowl is an easy fix!! But great job !! Can’t wait for you to get her wet and getter flyn

 

[RobertDoak]

I would like to try a whole boat with the wrinkle finish...well the top deck not the "whole" boat.

 

[BrianBrownlee]

I would like to try a whole boat with the wrinkle finish...well the top deck not the "whole" boat.

that would be different... like a gravel guard or bedliner look lol .. tho add weight.. the myth busters did a thing on that where they did a car up like a golf ball to see if it reduced drag... can’t remember if it worked ... also some real racing sail boats toyed with the idea of dimpling the bottom of there hulls to gain speed and less resistance... I guess it worked and it was banned from composition.. lol same idea as sanding the bottom of the hulls .. which I do... it does help 100% ... I even thought of doing the inside of one of my self made turnfins to give it a shot

 

[BrianBrownlee]

I got the vid up ... it’s under gas boats and mizz mayhem big water testing

 

[BobLondress]

looks great Robert, after I get back from the voodoo race, get back to mine and get it ready for next year.