Filler Type
11-19-2007, 08:43 AM
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RE: Filler Type
Hi fuelman8,
If the cap runs the entire length of the keel or is of uniform width, I would suggest using a some 1/8th square spruce or basswood. It should be available at your local hobbyshop. It usually comes in 36 inch lengths so if your hull is large 2 may be required. I personally wouldn't just bridge the gap with a glue joint. Hope this helps,
Scott
If the cap runs the entire length of the keel or is of uniform width, I would suggest using a some 1/8th square spruce or basswood. It should be available at your local hobbyshop. It usually comes in 36 inch lengths so if your hull is large 2 may be required. I personally wouldn't just bridge the gap with a glue joint. Hope this helps,
Scott
11-19-2007, 12:27 PM
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Hi fuelman8,
If your gap is only 1/2 inch long and the rest is smaller than an 1/8th I'd just go ahead and fill that in with any of the methods mentioned before, especially if you are going to paint the hull...drywall mud to bodyfiller, pretty much anything will work. Good luck with your build.
Scott
If your gap is only 1/2 inch long and the rest is smaller than an 1/8th I'd just go ahead and fill that in with any of the methods mentioned before, especially if you are going to paint the hull...drywall mud to bodyfiller, pretty much anything will work. Good luck with your build.
Scott
