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Post by SB on Sept 12, 2007 20:24:09 GMT 1
Be mindful though that the gauze part of the Amati method is to hold the inner planking togetherand prevent any movement, Glatfix is only a sealer, hence why the best alternative is resin & glass tissue, Glattifix will be great for the outer skin though
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Post by eric on Sept 12, 2007 21:04:25 GMT 1
Hi SB, Yes, I've already resin coated the inside, I was worried about the outside, but the Gatfix should do the job on the outside nicely.
Strange how you can't get the link to work Chill, worked ok for me, try to find it on Google if no go. Just tested it, seems to work fine...
And I've just noticed that David found it the other day on the same site...beat me to it!!
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Post by Achtung!! on Sept 13, 2007 9:23:18 GMT 1
Well I finished painting my hull with the resin last night.
Now can anyone help me on how to post pictures? I have pm'd Mark but he hasnt replied back to me and I have a problem with my deck.
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Post by mattyb on Sept 13, 2007 10:05:37 GMT 1
What resin hardner is usuable foe the Aussie market <===== Newb
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Post by david on Sept 13, 2007 18:10:05 GMT 1
Hi Chill, When you mentioned silicon tubing did you have anything specific in mind? I'd like to incorporate some soft tubing, 1-2mm diameter, into my model to make it watertight, but haven't a clue where to obtain it. Any ideas? Thanks, David
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Post by rem2007 on Sept 19, 2007 16:38:05 GMT 1
Hi Markus, As our resident professional, I was hoping you could clear up this issue for all us newbies who are under your tuteledge(sp). I was reading the instructions for issue 18 regarding steps 01-07 and the gauze and pva glue conundrum. I have been reading this thread in anticipation of getting to this issue. My query concerns the location of the gauze and glue, in the instructions, it indicates that the sections A,B,C,D and E are to recieve this treatment and no other areas, yet I've read here that some are using the Glatfix for this procedure and for the exterior of the hull as well. Am I to understand correctly that only the indicated 5 areas of the interior of the hull are actually to receive which ever option you choose (gauze/glue or glatfix)? I realize that if we opt for the rc version then sealer is required, and would it be ok at this point to apply the Glatfix to the exterior for an initial coat of sealant. If you could clear this up it would be a great help, as I had visions of some gauzing the entire interior of the hull. Confused at the moment Robert
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Post by markus on Sept 19, 2007 18:45:40 GMT 1
i don't know anymore which sections amati wanted to be 'gauzed' as i strayed off the instructions when they wanted me use gauze;D
i only remember that the very front section was not to be 'gauzed' as per instructions - this because there isn't enough space to do so.
in my opinion the gauze method is rubb...
if i were you i simply would treat the hull from the inside once and the outside 2 or 3 times with glattfix
the 'unreachable' front section is simply filled with some glattfix. a bit of 'hull shaking' brings glattfix into every corner
it's important to treat ALL SECTIONS of the hull, treating a part only is useless
cheers
markus
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Post by swanrail on Sept 19, 2007 22:48:51 GMT 1
I totally agree with Markus, the floating model must have the whole hull sealed. In my case, I have used the resin method and drillled some holes in the bow section (before the foredeck was fixed) so that I could pour in the resin, and shook it about similar to Markus technique. As I understand it, the glue supplied by Hachette is not waterproof and will be useless gauze or not. The resin is just about impervious to everything and makes a tough surface sealing , and off the open ends of the ply to keep water out!!
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Post by rem2007 on Sept 19, 2007 23:11:42 GMT 1
ok, i'm convinced, and its agood thing I ordered 2 tins of Glatfix, should be here tomorrow as Cornwall is right next door to us devonians, almost makes us sound prehistoric.....well I am getting up there so the kids keep telling me, thanks swan and makus robert
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Post by Model Boat Mayhem on Sept 26, 2007 20:25:58 GMT 1
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Post by Achtung!! on Sept 26, 2007 21:08:25 GMT 1
Hi Chill, When you mentioned silicon tubing did you have anything specific in mind? I'd like to incorporate some soft tubing, 1-2mm diameter, into my model to make it watertight, but haven't a clue where to obtain it. Any ideas? Thanks, David Sorry its took me so long to answer only just spotted this - i was think like fuel type tubing akin to that uised on R/C planes to line the hull. A quick ebay search should prove useful
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Post by eric on Sept 26, 2007 22:20:14 GMT 1
Hi Martin! Well done, that looks like a nice neat job! Bet your glad to get that bit behind ya! Are you ready to finish off the planking yet?
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Post by Achtung!! on Sept 27, 2007 8:28:58 GMT 1
Excellent job.
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Post by Mark on Sept 27, 2007 10:10:18 GMT 1
You're just showing off now Martin Mind, I'd be showing off after the fun it looked like you had with the bandage LOL Really nice job
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Post by napoleon on Sept 27, 2007 23:41:19 GMT 1
Super job Martin, to coin a phrase, "all shipshape and Bristol fashion"
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