45" Dumas Scarab

[Make-a-Wake]

How would you get the jacket on when hardened................slide it on over the top? looking good

[Ken_NJ]

That would be the plan. If not would have to do it how you mentioned. Or make up a plan C, D or E.

[Make-a-Wake]

There is a guy looking for running buddies in NJ, you see his thread?

[Ken_NJ]

Just checked it out and responded, thanks.

[srislash]

Those are looking good Ken. Bravo.

[Ken_NJ]

Thanks Shawn. Opinions how they are look help.

Third helmet-head taking shape. Think I finally have the size right. No neck in the last pic.

[Ken_NJ]

Helmet needs trimming on the top back now that I see it in the picture. Hopefully it looks less toy like when it's done.

[srislash]

I was thinking some sort of visor definition but I see you have that covered. A little sanding of the vest shoulder when hard will be in order but I would leave a line/seam there.

[Ken_NJ]

LOL, that was the first jacket as a test. I'll make a few more, better seam, clean up all edges and add straps or buckles where they should be. Going to run to a fabric or craft store to see if they have any material that I can use instead. I think I'm on the right path though.

The body & arms will be white, helmet and life jacket will be a safety orange and the visor will be black. Shooting for something like this picture.

[srislash]

LOL, that was the first jacket as a test. I'll make a few more, better seam, clean up all edges and add straps or buckles where they should be. Going to run to a fabric or craft store to see if they have any material that I can use instead. I think I'm on the right path though.

The body & arms will be white, helmet and life jacket will be a safety orange and the visor will be black. Shooting for something like this picture.

I wanna see you get that airtime with it when done Ken... I know, I am an A$$

[Ken_NJ]

Would be nice to have some shots like that!

While I'm working on the drivers, and cockpit, and windshield, and sanding the hull for primer, I started on templates for painting and what I need to send to Callie graphics for decals. First pic is the Sculpey stuff I used for the life jackets, the one pictured is the first attempt and will not be used. The next few pics I created a template for the sides, used construction paper as the template. I think I'm spot on.

[flraptor07]

Looks to me like you got it perfect! I can't wait to see this boat totally done, it's gonna be unbelievable!Great job Ken!

[Make-a-Wake]

Looks great, I can see you have the standard "RC" workbench. Thick ply that you can drill on, solder on and not worry!!! I think almost all of us go to those after a while.

[Ken_NJ]

Thanks Chris & Scorp (MaW)! The workbench works for me, would rather be able to walk around it but it is what it is.

Made the crossbar in the A's a little thicker, looks better. Mistakes stand out more in a picture IMO.

[Ken_NJ]

Was able to get some work done during the week which is unusual. Mock up of the windshield from basswood. Now that I have the general shape, will start to cut it from black Acrylic.