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Forum: RC Sailboats
11-21-2008, 06:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,609
Posted By ROADTOAD

RE: RG65 Mini Tux II

Most of the larger Art supply stores carry it. As well as Taxidermy suppliers.

http://www.taxidermy.com/


Just do a google search:
...
Forum: RC Sailboats
11-09-2008, 01:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,609
Posted By ROADTOAD

RE: RG65 Mini Tux II

Mold has been made, came out great.
Forum: RC Sailboats
10-26-2008, 07:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,609
Posted By ROADTOAD

RG65 Mini Tux II

Was originally going to build one balsa hull. Then decided today, plans have changed.

Had a notion today, to halt construction on the Mini Tux as a balsa hull.
Checked my box of molding...
Forum: RC Sailboats
09-21-2008, 10:31 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,286
Posted By ROADTOAD

Lightweight ASKOOK RG65 Hull

The first epoxy hull made several months ago, was a bear to remove from the mold, it took some time.......The release agent used was the correct one to use for urathane molds. Some reason the epoxy...
Forum: RC Sailboats
08-30-2008, 05:00 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 18,119
Posted By ROADTOAD

RE: RG-65 Build

Finished laying out the deck rigging..........Looks like everything is in the right places to function properly. Hoping on Sunday to make some more bowsies and make permanent rigging lines out of...
Forum: RC Sailboats
08-24-2008, 06:35 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 18,119
Posted By ROADTOAD

RE: RG-65 Build

Finished up my rudder linkage today. Noticed a little bit of wiggle in the rudder post. Wasn't as stiff a liked. I did add braces on each side to stiffen it up. Next time around will make a...
Forum: RC Sailboats
08-21-2008, 06:24 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 18,119
Posted By ROADTOAD

RE: RG-65 Build

Hi, Anywhere I have screws going into the carbon mast also passes thru a 1/2" length of wooden dowl that was expoxied inside the mast tube. Gives it a bit more strength in that area. Thought I would...
Forum: RC Sailboats
08-17-2008, 07:15 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 18,119
Posted By ROADTOAD

RE: RG-65 Build

Varnished had dried, 7 coats.
Added some deck hardware today and worked on the masts.
Hoping to get it into the water within the next month.........
Forum: RC Sailboats
07-26-2008, 05:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,385
Posted By ROADTOAD

RE: I need rc sailboat plans and a list of what everything I need.

You can build a RG65 for about $20.00 or less in wood. They are 25 9/16" long (65cm). You can use 2 carbon arrow to make a main mast and booms, got mine at Walmart on clearance $2.00 each. No special...
Forum: RC Sailboats
07-17-2008, 06:10 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 18,119
Posted By ROADTOAD

RE: RG-65 Build

Some nice weather this week so, out came the cans of Krylon spray paint...........
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
07-06-2008, 10:05 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 578
Posted By ROADTOAD

Plans for Vintage Speedboat/hydro

Just scanned and uploaded to my website free plans for this boat for anyone who might be interested.
Plans, patterns, instructions
Forum: RC Sailboats
06-23-2008, 08:44 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 18,119
Posted By ROADTOAD

RE: RG-65 Build

I was going to go for a flush deck, had second thoughts and wanted to try a raised deck. I plan on putting some foam hatch box tape on the raised edge to keep the water out. There's always another...
Forum: RC Sailboats
06-15-2008, 06:15 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 18,119
Posted By ROADTOAD

RE: RG-65 Build

Hatch cover made..........

Still have to cut out of the deck a rudder access hatch. Going to make sure I pull out a scaple blade, much sharper than an axacto blade. The pc. cut out from the deck...
Forum: RC Sailboats
06-04-2008, 07:14 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 18,119
Posted By ROADTOAD

RE: RG-65 Build

Here's what one of my RG's looks like now, taking shape
Forum: RC Sailboats
06-01-2008, 09:44 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 713
Posted By ROADTOAD

Footy Racing

http://youtube.com/watch?v=9QaN3-MnkiU&feature=related
Forum: RC Sailboats
05-31-2008, 09:08 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 18,119
Posted By ROADTOAD

RE: RG-65 Build

Deck sheeting is in place, stained and has it's first coat of epoxy.
One more coat, let it cure for 4 days, and will then be ready to cut out the main hatch and rudder hatch. Then they will be...
Forum: RC Sailboats
05-30-2008, 07:20 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 18,119
Posted By ROADTOAD

RE: RG-65 Build

LOL, I know what some people would do. Unfortunatly it won't happen. The set screw is soldered to the wheel collar. The solder wicks up the inside of the wheel collar and also into the set screw...
Forum: RC Sailboats
05-29-2008, 05:32 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 18,119
Posted By ROADTOAD

RE: RG-65 Build

A wheel collar was soldered to a brass tube which the rudder shaft will slide thru. The wheel collar will act as a bearing to prevent the control arm from wearing away at the tube. The picture is an...
Forum: RC Sailboats
05-27-2008, 09:25 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 18,119
Posted By ROADTOAD

RE: RG-65 Build

I beefed up the keel box anyways. If it's overkill, let me know. The first two hulls are being used experiment with. Any input as I progress and post pictures are welcome.
Forum: RC Sailboats
05-26-2008, 06:40 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 18,119
Posted By ROADTOAD

RE: RG-65 Build

Per your post, I can do one more lamination on my keel to increase thickness and stiffness and will beef up the keelbox.
Forum: RC Sailboats
05-26-2008, 05:26 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 18,119
Posted By ROADTOAD

RE: RG-65 Build

My keels were made of multiply marine plywood, laminated on both sides with 4 oz. cloth and epoxy. Finished they are 3mm thick.
They appear to be stiff.
I will try laminating a thicker keel for...
Forum: RC Sailboats
05-25-2008, 06:25 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 18,119
Posted By ROADTOAD

RE: RG-65 Build

Keel box pix
Forum: RC Sailboats
05-25-2008, 07:02 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 18,119
Posted By ROADTOAD

RE: RG-65 Build

Starting to build the keel box, here's some pix
Forum: RC Sailboats
05-11-2008, 03:39 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 18,119
Posted By ROADTOAD

RE: RG-65 Build

Spent most of the day today working on deckwork on three of my fiberglass hulls and just started working on the epoxy hull. Hope to make keel boxes next week and fit those in.
Forum: RC Sailboats
05-06-2008, 05:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,225
Posted By ROADTOAD

RE: EPOXY GEL COAT????

you can color epoxy resin with colorants.
http://www.freemansupply.com/cgi-bin/ksearch.pl?terms=colorants&Submit=Submit

Here's a link for epoxy resins
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