Hi guys, my name is Pete Stankovich,
I am jumping into the world of boat racing for the first time and I wanted to share my journey with this forum. I have been reading lots and lots of posts trying to learn how these boats are built, setup and run. You all have taught me a lot and I appreciate all the information everyone shares. I am sure I will have lots of questions. I have gotten a lot of advise from a couple of guys at the Atlanta Model Boaters club near me which has been great too. I have joined the IMPBA and plan on joining the AMB club when I get closer to done with this build. I have been advised to build for, and run in the P Sport Hydro class so that is what I will do.
So here I go. Just before Christmas I bought a ML Boatworks GSX 338v2 hull and began building. I started with a jig to keep everything straight. I used the information Scott Meyers gave on his YouTube channel here - https://youtu.be/V_LqtFjgHHw?si=Kbx98xlMin0zNakz I have watched most of the videos on his channel that relate to model hydroplanes. It has been a great resource!
First up was bonding all the frames and formers that are laminated together. I used wax paper and lots of clamps or weights to hold them till the epoxy cured. I am using MAS LV with the slow cure hardener for this build. I had it leftover from a 17ft sailboat I built from Chesapeake Light Craft. I really like this epoxy, it doesn't require sanding between coats if its done within a reasonable amount of days.
This is also the first laser cut kit I have ever messed with and I am amazed by the precision that the parts fit together, everything just lines up perfectly.
I have more progress but this forum only allows 5 pics per post so I'll break it up.
Pete
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