RE: Scratch Built 1/8 Scale Azure AZ279 Build Thread
Moving along, and onto the deck.
While the hull is a relatively simple part to laminate and pull, the deck creates quite a challenge. I wanted to stay faithful to the full size boat, and replicate the cockpit with much of the storage and engine access intact. Consequently, I modelled the entire engine well, as well as the cockpit seating with sorage and drainage system into the model. I did not mold the head door access, but I did cut the dash and console accurately as a separate part.
The deck is very difficult to pull, since the foam texture of the side walls and storage boxes wants to grab, rather than slide.
I used PVA water based mold release for the deck with 5 coats applied. I then treated all of the side walls with a thin layer of green wax, but not enough to wet the PVA out. I was just trying to fill the pores in the side walls that are vertical (or near vertical with 3' draft on them)