Hi Rate1
re:
"Hmm, I have heard about people fiberglassing with acrylic instead of epoxy. Claiming half the weight and 60% strenght compared to regular fiberglassing techniques. This might be the way to go? I need to learn more about this method before deciding."

I normally use "Z-poxy finishing resin" thinned about 20% with methylated spirits (denatured alcohol). Quite a few of my buddies have started to use "Ronseal Diamond Hard Floor finsh" (Satin varnish) instead and are having great results http://www.ronseal.co.uk/products/product.jsp?id=37 . This is, as you say, much lighter than F/G resin and also dries in a couple of hours for a recoat. I normally have to leave resin for 24 hrs. I'm not quite sure if the Ronseal is Acrylic (I believe it is) or PolyUrethane....uses water for clean-up. Whatever, it takes primer (to complete filling the weave) and top coat with no probs. As before though, run a couple of tests to check it out...checkout also KlassKote for finishing http://www.klasskote.com/ ...although the "Flair Spectrum " aerosols give a good finish http://www.flairmodels.co.uk/Finishing/Paintframes.htm


Cheers