sharpshooter... Sports Hydro.

[785boats]

No worries Ray.
But the photos in the instruction PDF that Pete has made are pretty comprehensive. Especially with the notes written on them.
Why can't you get started before Christmas?

[ray schrauwen]

Finishing an ML265 hydro first and things to do for Christmas so my gf doesn't have to do so much. Doctor said take it easy for a month after I had a mild heart attack a few weeks ago. My batten sticks are back nat my apartment also so not going there until tomorrow and back here in a few days. I'm spending a bit of time at my gf's place while I heal up my heart.

[Shooter]

Ray,

Sorry to hear about that. Rest up and take care of yourself!

[785boats]

Yeah mate. Take care of that heart. Have a nice relaxing Christmas break.

[T.S.Davis]

It's just toy boats Ray. Build those at your leisure because they make ya grin. Get better first.

[ray schrauwen]

Wendy likes it when I build and she helps a lot too.

I try to get a 1/2 hour in on the days I'm up to it. I feel fine although I tire out easy.

Thanks for the kind words guys.

[TRUCKPULL]

Wendy likes it when I build and she helps a lot too.

I try to get a 1/2 hour in on the days I'm up to it. I feel fine although I tire out easy.

Thanks for the kind words guys.

Ray - leave Her alone and concentrate on the boat. You won't get as tired.

Larry

[ray schrauwen]

......... Doc says no hanky panky for another week

[785boats]

Wendy likes it when I build and she helps a lot too.

Wendy sounds like a real treasure, Ray.

Finally got the glasswork done on the edges of the tub floor, mount & the battery area.
Also gave the outside of the hull a couple of coats of sealer thinned down.
I've taken to using a two part epoxy wood preservative on my last few boats. Thinned with Methylated Spirits, the first coat soaks right into the wood. After a light sanding to remove the fuzz, the second coat leaves a nice surface for the primer when sanded.
Now it's time to set up all the hardware & drive line.

[Shooter]

Paul, you've got some serious skills. Your boat is really looking good!!! Nice job!!!

[785boats]

Thanks for the compliment Pete.
I guess it comes from my love of scratch building scale models.
http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...hp?albumid=320

[Shooter]

I'm loving that Typhoon!

[ray schrauwen]

Wendy sounds like a real treasure, Ray.

Finally got the glasswork done on the edges of the tub floor, mount & the battery area.
Also gave the outside of the hull a couple of coats of sealer thinned down.
I've taken to using a two part epoxy wood preservative on my last few boats. Thinned with Methylated Spirits, the first coat soaks right into the wood. After a light sanding to remove the fuzz, the second coat leaves a nice surface for the primer when sanded.
Now it's time to set up all the hardware & drive line.

Wendy is my soul mate, very lucky to have her.

Your glassing skills are quite impressive. I might try that.

Is typical fiberglass tape around 2 oz material? I have some and don't know its actual weight. After Christmas I'll head to PJ Hobbies to see what they have kicking around.

[785boats]

I'm loving that Typhoon!

She is a nice old boat, Pete.
But unfortunately I can't take credit for the actual build. It was a static wooden model that I converted to R/C.

Ray.
I don't know what the weight is. All the description says is that it is 0.13mm thick. But it's not too heavy because it tucks into the corners nicely.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fibreglass-c...-/150784733013

[TRUCKPULL]

Wendy is my soul mate, very lucky to have her.

Your glassing skills are quite impressive. I might try that.

Is typical fiberglass tape around 2 oz material? I have some and don't know its actual weight. After Christmas I'll head to PJ Hobbies to see what they have kicking around.

Check Here
1 Sq. Yard 3/4 oz.
http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/pro...od=dh-hcar5000

1" wide 2 oz. tape
http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/pro...d=ose-80977-25

2" wide 2 oz. tape
http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/pro...d=ose-80977-50

1 sq. yard 2 oz. cloth
http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/pro...od=dh-hcar5010

Larry