Custom 54" cat twin

[DISAR]

Yes this is what I normally do. On the other hand if decals are applied last then they can be changed in the future, also I can make as many decals as I like, since these were made in a decals-labels shop and they can reprint and recut, no problem.

[DISAR]

photos with the existing hatch before painting

[martno1fan]

Personally i would clearcoat first then add decals,most decals are now UV safe for between 5-7 years left outside in the weather with no problems with fading etc so theyr fine as they are on our boats(i doubt most boats last that long before needing some repairs anyway).
Also as you say if you decide to change them later or your boat gets damaged you can just remove the decals near the damage repair it and replace the decals.
Mart

[DISAR]

I think that's what I will do, more flexibility...

[TotalPackage]

that cats gonna look good
? you ready to do another one ?

[DISAR]

Thanks, always ready xaxa, I can make another one, the mold is waiting

I finished the painting and next are the decals.

planning also to test a different setup to allow me to use more volts, 2 NEUs 1527 1y with HV240A escs, 8s - a lot of power

[TotalPackage]

Thanks, always ready xaxa, I can make another one, the mold is waiting

I finished the painting and next are the decals.

planning also to test a different setup to allow me to use more volts, 2 NEUs 1527 1y with HV240A escs, 8s - a lot of power

Dont be teasing me now

[DISAR]

when you see it finished with another hatch she will be gorgeous.....

[madgadget]

If you have time tonight pack the props in that hull and save on shipping to me I do like the size and shape of that hull..
Mike

[DISAR]

xaxaxa...

yes this boat is really big and nice, the props are packed and will be shipped in the morning, thanks

[madgadget]

ok what will it take to get you to lay one of those up for me???

[martno1fan]

ok what will it take to get you to lay one of those up for me???

My guess would be a few $$$$$$

[madgadget]

over stating the obvious is unacceptable

[DISAR]

depends on the fabrics material, carbon kevlar (like mine) gives the best strength and weight combination. I wanted to make mine 3kgrs 6.6 lbs of hull only and it came up at this weight and I feel that it is pretty strong. the key points are the motor-battery-esc-rudder servo mounts which act like frames and stringers and make the hull rigid. so the cost will be

glass fabric - $300
carbon kevlar or carbon - $400

but plase note that the gel coat will not very very shiny and like mirror, it will be like mat.
you can use the same speedmaster hardware which I used which are by far cheaper

[martno1fan]

Have you thought about wet sanding and compounding the mould to help get a better finish on your parts?.Its surprising what a diference it will make to the parts if you do this.Use a high speed buffer and some 3 m compound in diferent grades working from medium to fine then finishing and it will bring it up like a new penny lol.