RE: Sterling 48
Thanks Tom. The Z-poxy raises the grain like crazy. I'll try something else. Sealing before staining? I'll have to try that.
The front windshield frames were stained and held in place. A strip of aluminum foil was placed under the joints to protect the deck. A bead of Zap-a-Gap was applied at the joints and given a squirt of accelerator. This held the three pieces together well enough to be removed and have the joints reinforced with a small strip of 1/64 plywood and epoxy. When cured, the assembly was epoxied to the cabin sides. Blocks of balsa were glued to the top of the windshield. They were awkward in shape and it took a lot of sanding to get them close. Even then, Gorilla glue came to the rescue. The fit against the deck was good but not good enough. A mixture of finishing resin and micro-balloons was used to get a perfect fit against the deck that was protected with wax paper. Blue painter’s tape was used throughout to protect the stained wood. Still, some touch up will have to be done. Dan