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RE: Scratch building a 1/8 Hydro - 6/12/2008 2:36:51 AM   
thevirginian


 

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Status: offline 		Hey chief;
glad you're still around. Regarding the paint I use a $3.50m rattle can from "Rustoleum". That's the only yellow I could find that comes close to the real "Miss Llumar". But after I applied my decals I go over the whole thing with a protective Poly Urethane Spar as a clear coat. Should be done the week end after next. I will post plenty of pictures once she is done. How is your project coming along? I haven't seen any posts from yours in a long time. I hope you haven't abandoned it yet.

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RE: Scratch building a 1/8 Hydro - 6/12/2008 1:58:10 PM   
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Status: offline 		I used acrylic clear in a rattle can for my hydro works great,gives a great shine as is but i then waxed over it and buffed it up a bit.
Mart

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RE: Scratch building a 1/8 Hydro - 6/12/2008 5:21:16 PM   
thevirginian


 

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Status: offline 		I agree, mart.
I used those cheap rattle cans with great success. It doesn't have to be an expensive automotive paint to come out nicley.

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RE: Scratch building a 1/8 Hydro - 6/13/2008 12:30:18 AM   
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Status: offline 		Hey Virginian,

It may seem like it, but I haven't abandoned my project. I bought a real boat and have been working on it to make sure it is sea-worthy. I hope to use it as a platform to run my gas hydro from when it's finished. I will post pics shortly of my progress, Take care,

Scott

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RE: Scratch building a 1/8 Hydro - 6/25/2008 3:13:39 PM   
thevirginian


 

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Status: offline 		Well, guys,
HERE SHE IS Almost done. What you think? Still a few minor things to take of. SST braces for the wing, cowl lock down, clear coating the top and cowl and the radio. Maiden voyage probably on 4th of July. Hopefully with video. Total weight 14.5lbs which is considered lightweight for a hydro.

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RE: Scratch building a 1/8 Hydro - 6/25/2008 3:17:41 PM   
thevirginian


 

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RE: Scratch building a 1/8 Hydro - 6/25/2008 3:50:16 PM   
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This looks great!
Hope she run as good as she looks

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RE: Scratch building a 1/8 Hydro - 6/25/2008 3:57:51 PM   
thevirginian


 

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Status: offline 		Thanks, Marcel;
That's exactly my hope as well. But I am positive. I did a lot of studying on Hydros and have been copying sponson designs from top performing boats. The rest is pure guess work. But that's exactly what challenges me. Taking the chance and risk of venturing into an relatively unknown field and see how well you can master it. If you were able to then the award is just undescribable.

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RE: Scratch building a 1/8 Hydro - 6/25/2008 4:58:49 PM   
martno1fan



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Status: offline 		Stunning mate you have done a great job on her,the paint job is cool too you just gotta love yellow boats .Whens the big day mate? dont forget the prop .
Mart

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RE: Scratch building a 1/8 Hydro - 6/25/2008 5:18:19 PM   
fuelman8



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Status: offline 		You've come a long way in 6 months.

It really looks great. I'ts something you can really take pride in

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RE: Scratch building a 1/8 Hydro - 6/25/2008 5:47:09 PM   
thevirginian


 

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Status: offline 		Thanks for the praise, guys. Yeah, I am pretty happy with the end result. The big day is going to be the 4th of July, most likely. Don't worry, mart. I left the prop off purosely for the picture shoot. I didn't want to risk the expensive pool liner .

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RE: Scratch building a 1/8 Hydro - 6/25/2008 9:32:05 PM   
chief3452


 

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Status: offline 		Hey Virginian,

She's a beaut'...Looks very racey indeed. I am impressed. Your final weight is very light, also very impressive. Let us know how she runs, take care.

Scott

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RE: Scratch building a 1/8 Hydro - 6/25/2008 9:55:59 PM   
thevirginian


 

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Status: offline 		Scott,
I sure will let you guys know how she ran on her maiden voyage. I should have my new GARMIN Forerunner 201 before 4th of July. That's when I plan to get her wet.

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RE: Scratch building a 1/8 Hydro - 6/26/2008 1:44:03 AM   
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Status: online 		The boat looks SUPER NICE!! You really did a fine job of packaging everything in the hull. We'll look forward to posts on the maiden voyage!!

Dick T.

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RE: Scratch building a 1/8 Hydro - 6/26/2008 1:45:35 AM   
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Status: offline 		The boat looks great. Doug

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RE: Scratch building a 1/8 Hydro - 6/26/2008 1:56:43 AM   
thevirginian