RE: Scratch Built 1/8 Scale Azure AZ279 Build Thread
Moving along,
I layed up a hull in my 2nd favorite color scheme. I chose the full band, with the chine stripe in black. The deck will have the matching forward stripe in gel as well. The deck vents were standard in hull color, and they will be on the model as well.
I repeated the process of sealing and Flexing the hull mold, and set out to lay up a hull.
I first made masks for the chine stripe, and the aft portion of the color break around the thru-hull exhausts. The I completely taped all of the hull that would be black. I then sprayed about 15 mils of almond white gelcoat into the mold and let it gel off slightly.
Waiting the right amount of time is critical to pull the tape off, as too soon will allow the white gel to flow back onto the mold and create a wavy line. Too late will allow the gel to cure too much and tear off of the mold with the tape.
I got it pretty good, as the hull part shows. Taking the time to sand and finish your plug really pays off when you get a good surface, and it shows well in black. I trimmed the flange on the guide, but I left the rear of the flange on temporarily. It will come off after I do a hull to deck check fit.
I am including a picture of an AZ298 in the same scheme (although blue) so you can see what the finished boat will look like.