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Looks good. Outlet can go wherever your heart desires it to be and/ or where it clears and works well. There really is no right or wrong. As long as water exists the hull. Some like it on the deck, some the side, some the transom. I prefer it on the side. Maybe just move it forward a bit to get it out of your way?
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I was just hoping for a "cool" hehe, answer to see it exit better.Comment
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I got my new and improved offset bracket fabricated last night.I managed to integrate the rubber boot with a part from Du-Bro.Mounting this on the bracket as opposed to thru the bracket allows for more strength so I don't bend it anymore(it had happened twice).It'll be all about the plastic screw from now on.I did make another set of holes to move the rudder forward a bit,I notice it is up for discussion so hope to get to experiment with it.And now to finish blueprinting and wet sanding the hull for paint.rudder bracket 006.jpgrudder bracket 003.jpgComment
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Ok she's a Geico no more.All primered and blueprinted.I got the white on the bottom and left just a little Geico for now.I have my paint scheme figured and hopefully completed this week.
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So my question is,what has anyone else done so far as clear over Testors paint?I have some of theirs but I haven't got the deep look from it that I desire.I had looked into auto paint but that's a whole new learning curve and I don't have the time.Comment
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Upol clear, comes in a can and goes over many different type paints. I've used it over a lot of types and haven't had issues yet. It will give you an amazing finish.Comment
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Well I finally found some U-pol in the West.Now to test it on the color I want so bad.Comment
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So did anyone else have a good productive rainy day indoors?I am so happy to get the hull to this point.New paint 001.jpgNew paint 002.jpgNew paint 003.jpg
Thanks to Scott for a couple of tips on this.Just some pinstriping before I can clear it.And yes U-pol is safe with Testors laquer and enamel paints.
And heres how the transom extension turned out.
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P.S.I welcome any commentsLast edited by srislash; 10-30-2011, 09:01 PM.Comment
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Thanks man,looks even better with pinstripes.Now if the sun would shine we would see that its bright orange.I'll try and get it wet next weekend.
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Make sure you give that clear at least a week before you tape. It may feel dry etc, then put tape on it and you have tape marks in it. Ask how I know.
I did that to my Popeyes themed boat. 48 hrs after I cleared I taped it off to do some adding of color to the hatch. Pulled the blue masking painters tape and there was residue impressions all over. Fortunatly they glassed out and dissappeared w/ another layer of clear, but I hadnt planned on doing that.
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Yup.kinda noticed that effect on the liberal use of orange metallic.OK,maybe the next week to get her wet.I'll tell you,I'm not terribly excited to blow this over now.Comment
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nice job. can wait to see her in contrast with the water planin'!
i have been looking at schemes for a paintjob. but'll make me wait a lot longer before the maiden.
hmmm
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I got some U-pol on her last night and I guess didn't clean it enough or with the wrong stuff.I used a clean cloth and some(very little)dishsoap.That'll teach me to cart it all over town to find graphics.So I have these little fish eyes in a couple of spots.So I'll try wetsanding it tonight then coat it again.
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Boy those pics don't blow up well.Borrowed camera.Comment
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So here it is 100%.Put a T180 in her til the 240 comes home.I'm running her tomorrow and should be able to get some vid.Not sure if I should try 5s.Nah I'll go gentle.
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Well done sir Shawn. Looks really nice.
really like the name
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