Gas scale Smokin' Joe's build

[ThomasRasmussen]

Hi.

I wanted to share my Smokin' Joe's build. This project has been ongoing for many years with lots of downtime due to lack of proper work space. I'm determined to finish this big boat, but I realisticly have set no deadline. These days I'm working on moulding the wings and cowling from epoxy. The moulds are finished exept for the main cowling. I will try to post updates as I go along.

All input are welcome

Built from Newton Marine plans, enlarged 20%

 

[ThomasRasmussen]

A few shots from the mould making process

 

[Mike Luszcz]

Thomas, looks great!

 

[ThomasRasmussen]

Thanks Mike. Need to finish it so I can start one of the kits I bought from you

 

[Mike Luszcz]

Looks like with your craftsmanship you dont need one of my kits! haha.

 

[ThomasRasmussen]

Thank you for those encouraging words Mike. One thing is for sure, with a kit I would have been finished by now, lol. Eight years since I started this build. Although much of the time has gone because of the lack of proper workspace.

A little update; Rigged my vacuum setup yesterday and did a "dry run". Seems to be working so will post pictures when I try my first ever attempt to vacuum mould.

 

[ThomasRasmussen]

My first ever attempt at vacuum molding today. My happy little pump is humming along so now it's the waiting game. Will post pics of the finished part later.

 

[ThomasRasmussen]

And I'm tying to learn TapaTalk on my cell. Not easy, LOL. Anyone know how I delete a post?

 

[ThomasRasmussen]

I'm moving this to Rcuniverse. Think it will fit in better over there, since I'm not into any racing

 

[Don Ferrette]

I'm moving this to Rcuniverse. Think it will fit in better over there, since I'm not into any racing

Thomas it would be nice to see you keep this thread current. While many of us do, not everyone on here races.

 

[ThomasRasmussen]

Thanks Don. Just had a feeling most here were pure racers. I used to race but that's a few years ago. I like the scale boats but there are little interest for that where I live.

 

[ThomasRasmussen]

Wing parts coming along nicely

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