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Rainer
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Epoxy battle

Post by Rainer » Mon Jul 16, 2012 9:21 pm

Two layers of glas fabrik with a weight of 160 g/m² each.
We "glued" everything wet in wet with a total amount of 3 kg of epoxy equal about 160 g/m² of epoxy per layer. This 1:1 ratio of farik and epoxy is a good result for hobbyists. My friend Wilhell at work:
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After 2 hours of curing I "painted" everything with additional 70 g/m² epoxy to close the fabrik. I mixed some blue colore powder in the epoxy to have a good contrast related to the brown wood and the white filler. The blue color additional was a good indicator of the epoxy thickness.
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Thank you Wilhelm for this help. Without a second person this job is no fun. How to handle the second 5 m long glas fabrik on the sticky first layer with only two hands...
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After 11 hours of work including two good meals - last examination by Wilhelm, and good night...
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Re: deck

Post by Aheadslow » Mon Jul 16, 2012 10:32 pm

Looks really good, Rainer I love the blue dye thing looks like a very effective technique. now all she needs is a little ole engine and boiler and just a touch of finish work. ;)
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Re: deck

Post by DetroiTug » Mon Jul 16, 2012 10:40 pm

Looks good Rainer or "Einfach Klasse"

You make it look very easy. The hull will be very smooth. It should move through the water easy.

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Re: deck

Post by Rainer » Thu Jul 19, 2012 11:04 pm

Some more picks after grinding and base coat

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Re: deck

Post by William Tell » Sat Aug 11, 2012 6:34 am

impressive work :shock:
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