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Old 10-07-2011, 08:42 AM
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ORIGINAL: rblubaugh

You're really getting her fixed up . That looked like a piece of pine for the a/c unit, nicely shaped.
Thats exactly what it is. I have some really thin white plastic that I plan on sheeting it with. Easier to paint. I am also putting the cooling grates in the sides to give it some depth.
Old 10-07-2011, 08:54 AM
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That's going to look great!  Looking forward to the finished product.
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a few more minutes of sanding and it will be done.
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One roof top AC Unit.
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Old 10-07-2011, 10:37 AM
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Hi Wayne,
Sorry I couldn't resist.

THAT IS REALLY COOOOOL!!! LOL
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Thanks Check6
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Here is the cutting torch bottles.
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My daughter, helper and best friend painting the exhaust silver.
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That's your best post yet
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That's your best post yet
I will agree on that...........
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Thats a real cool ac unit
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Thanks larry
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Well guys, I guess that about wraps this build up.

I want to thank all of you for your comments and suggestions. They were all very helpful.

It has been a blast to build this boat and I have learned a lot along the way.

Really not too sure what is next, but I'm looking at a springer tug and push barge. Just looking right now.

I have a bunch of info on it and its looks like it would be a fun build and a fun boat to run.

I guess we'll see if it pans out.

Again, Thank you to all.
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One thing I forgot to mention,
As I get new pictures or video I'll post it here.
I need a couple of new pictures in the post to update the finished boat sitting in the water with all the scale goodies on it.
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Springers are cool. You can build one to scale or one for whimsey.. Even one that mixes the two.  I know there is a "regulation" size springer if you want to use it for competition but if not build it how you want it.  What ever you build it will be a thread to watch!
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Thanks for the vote of confidence Quick.
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Just got home today Man you did a fantastic job I just wanted to tell you my prints came in while i was gone and wanted to say thankyou I key you in when i start building in the next couple days

Old 10-10-2011, 11:34 AM
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Happy to have you back safe and sound Michael.  Hope you had a profitable sail.

Bob
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Hey Michael, Glad your back. Hope it wasn't to rough out there the last couple of days.
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Its good to be home It was pretty bad for about the last week. I got a question what type of glue do you recommend for putting this modle together 

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Hey Michael
CA and epoxy will work. If you have a lot of time, Elmers wood glue.
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For areas of high stress use the longer cure epoxy, areas like around the stuffing tube.  CA gets the job done for most of the rest.  Re-read Wayne's build for areas to use epoxy for strength.
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Well guys, I guess that about wraps this build up.

I want to thank all of you for your comments and suggestions. They were all very helpful.

It has been a blast to build this boat and I have learned a lot along the way.

Really not too sure what is next, but I'm looking at a springer tug and push barge. Just looking right now.

I have a bunch of info on it and its looks like it would be a fun build and a fun boat to run.

I guess we'll see if it pans out.

Again, Thank you to all.
I can't believe that you are already done with this! Well done man! You are going to have an entire scale marina in no time!

-Rich.
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In case anyone is still watching this forum, while I have been out of work on sick leave I found a reality show on the History Channel called "Big Shrimpin". I have taped two shows and they are pretty good. They sail out of Louisiana.
BTW, I use Comcast and a cable provider.
Check it out.
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here is a link to the show page.
http://www.history.com/shows/big-shrimpin

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