Roadrash's boat project

[roadrashracing]

Well I got my blackjack and it was in really good shape, then I hit a dock and the hull got damaged, weel I was new at repairs and the hull was repaired and painted half ass, now I am left with a big mess, I got a lot of help am hits am I hope to get a nice looking boat.

When I got it:

Now:

I just ordered the ose rear drive system so I hope that will make a big difference. I also read the area on painting so I hope I have better luck, I rushed it way to much, now I must pay.

[roadrashracing]

do I need to sand all the white and blue off?

[G-UNIT]

No just scuff the hull with 320-400 wet or dry sandpaper to remove the gloss,
then prime it, I used white primer so your colors are brighter, if your going to paint it black use a dark primer.
after that drys wet sand again
with 400-600 then shoot your color coat on and sand between coats w/600 or finer, when done, clear it and sand between coats with 600-800.
when done with that I sand it down with 2000 useing plenty of water always.
when thats all done use a 3m polishing compound and polish it with plenty of water again this will give you a nice high gloss finish.
p.s the blue will come off.
good luck and take your time.

[tiqueman]

No just scuff the hull with 320-400 wet or dry sandpaper to remove the gloss,
then prime it, I used white primer so your colors are brighter, if your going to paint it black use a dark primer.
after that drys wet sand again
with 400-600 then shoot your color coat on and sand between coats w/600 or finer, when done, clear it and sand between coats with 600-800.
when done with that I sand it down with 2000 useing plenty of water always.
when thats all done use a 3m polishing compound and polish it with plenty of water again this will give you a nice high gloss finish.
p.s the blue will come off.
good luck and take your time.

What G said

[roadrashracing]

Should have all my hardware and parts tomarrow

[tiqueman]

Should have all my hardware and parts tomarrow

Awesome! Shes gunna be an entirely new boat.

[roadrashracing]

I got the rudder package from ose do I wand the old top mounting holes in the hull to be in the top or bottom of the rudder?

[G-UNIT]

Use the same holes if possible. elongate if needed and seal well.

[roadrashracing]

I already filled in the bottom holes ready to drill new ones

[roadrashracing]

parts are painted and drying. How do you cut the flex shaft and install a new liner, Also looking for picks of how the strut should be setup

[tiqueman]

parts are painted and drying. How do you cut the flex shaft and install a new liner, Also looking for picks of how the strut should be setup

Dremel w/ a cut off wheel. Give the liner a stretch and you shoudl be able to push it in.

[dana]

Dremel w/ a cut off wheel. Give the liner a stretch and you shoudl be able to push it in.

indeed i also like to solder the flexshaft where im going to cut it before i cut to keep the ends from unwinding or fraying

[roadrashracing]

can you solder it just like a battery or wire?

[dana]

you need either a high power soldering iron at least 40 watts( i would go for more) or what i use a blowtorch. clean and sand the area your gonna solder with anything you have handy like lacquer or paint thinner or nail polish remover even... just get it nice and clean, then i apply some flux, heat it up nice and hot then add your solder. easy

[roadrashracing]

Well not the best paint job but I think its better then what it was, there is some orange peal and puddling but its not bad for my first try. Its better then what it was! I got some mirrir flames for this bad boy.

Do I need to cut the tube down or mount the strut farter out?