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[T.S.Davis]

Yeah, I'm as shocked to see it in there as you are Pete. I might even add more on either side of the center section too.

[rdcracer]

Thanks TS That should help alot.

[T.S.Davis]

It really is astonishing how much of a PAI these are. I'm a horrible spokesman for scale. haha

Just sent this to the plotter for reference.

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[ron1950]

u still making the peperoni power boat? I have a copy of 10th scale executone decals lol

[T.S.Davis]

Still the sausage boat but I don't have the plans and only a portion of the graphics. So frustrating this build. One winter I built 5 wood boats. 3 from scratch where I had to cut every piece to fit myself. Took less time than this thing is going to.

[T.S.Davis]

Hating this.
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[Shooter]

I can't believe how light your boat is. 1/16 stringers. 1/32 skin!!!! I picked it up yesterday and I just about did a back flip!!! Awesome.

I weighed my p sport last night. 2.5lb!!! (Sealed, complete).

[T.S.Davis]

My Whip is under 5 lbs RTR with spec power.

I had to talk myself out of 1/64 ply on the scale.

[T.S.Davis]

Now to shape it.
In the background you can see how Ty is doing his part. Haha
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[castellina]

wow this is a great looking boat! If you don't mind me asking, what type of wood are you using?

[ray schrauwen]

Terry or te like, have you ever skinned a whip 20 with 1/32"?

[ray schrauwen]

The top only...

[T.S.Davis]

It's just ply. You guys may notice black residue all over the place. I used some carbon powder mixed into the epoxy at the deck line. Just at the outside sponson edges. When you sand that it gets everywhere.

Ray, the Redwing whip that had wings and almost no transom was 1/32 ply. With the exception of its ride pads. Then I doubled up at the shaft penetration. At least I think I did. That was 2009 or so.

[castellina]

alright good luck finishing it up.

[monojeff]

Terry looks like boat is coming along nicely.
I'll get the rest of the decals finished up for you and sent out so you will have the complete set.
Let you know soon as I do.

Look forward to seeing more progress ad it progresses!