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Finished! Dumas Chris Craft. #1249.

If this is your first attempt.....I must say; you have some very gifted abilities to accomplish what you have there. My first rc boat was nowhere near that nice. Of course I was a kid and that was many decades ago. Very nice job. The last one I've done was the barrel back from dumas. Just the first 5 coats of thinned out varnish and sanding, then 5 more regular coats after that and wet sanding (3months) it looked like the final coat was poured glass, just as smooth as glass. You are certainly on your way to many expertly built boat, a job we'll done mate.
 
Hi Woodpecker,
Thank you for your kind words.
I was toying with the idea of resin but after advice from another expert on here, opted for the varnish.
No, far from perfect but it’ll do me!
Anyway here’s to the next one!
 
Namery said:
Thanks Steven!
Many, many coats of varnish and sanding.
Loved this build.
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If you want to save time on the finish try this. I built a large mahogany boat called the typhoon. I used 3 coats of automotive clear coat. I then wet sanded it and buffed it out. Looks like glass and it's 20 years old. I've done it the other way, this is a about a 6 hour process.
 
Namery said:
Where can I find “Pond Trials?”
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The 1 minute video clip would not load on this site sorry. All electronic hardware was stock parts for motor and battery required for this model. Worked well, turning circle was large, balance ok speed ok. I did not have Barbie at this time. I built a shelf with Velcro tie downs for battery required. Magnets used on hatch. The stern mast is hollow tube with a powered light.

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Canuck 2 said:
The 1 minute video clip would not load on this site sorry. All electronic hardware was stock parts for motor and battery required for this model. Worked well, turning circle was large, balance ok speed ok. I did not have Barbie at this time. I built a shelf with Velcro tie downs for battery required. Magnets used on hatch. The stern mast is hollow tube with a powered light.

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That’s great! Looking at the throw on the rudder with mine, I anticipate a large turning circle as well.
You have done exactly what I have just done for the battery!
Took a block of wood, carved out a tunnel for the stuffing box and Velcro’s battery on top.
Nice job!

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Great looking model. Several good things come into play with this type of project; you get the enjoyment out of building, it makes a great static display piece for your home, and RC boats are a fantastic past time to spend with friends at ponds edge. If I may one suggestion, lift the engine hatch and put the date of completion and your name on it. You and your family will appreciate it in years to come.

Jim
 
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fourseas said:
Great looking model. Several good things come into play with this type of project; you get the enjoyment out of building, it makes a great static display piece for your home, and RC boats are a fantastic past time to spend with friends at ponds edge. If I may one suggestion, lift the engine hatch and put the date of completion and your name on it. You and your family will appreciate it in years to come.

Jim
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Thank you Jim!
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fourseas said:
Great looking model. Several good things come into play with this type of project; you get the enjoyment out of building, it makes a great static display piece for your home, and RC boats are a fantastic past time to spend with friends at ponds edge. If I may one suggestion, lift the engine hatch and put the date of completion and your name on it. You and your family will appreciate it in years to come.

Jim
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fourseas said:
Great looking model. Several good things come into play with this type of project; you get the enjoyment out of building, it makes a great static display piece for your home, and RC boats are a fantastic past time to spend with friends at ponds edge. If I may one suggestion, lift the engine hatch and put the date of completion and your name on it. You and your family will appreciate it in years to come.

Jim
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Thank you Jim!
That’s a lovely thought. I won’t be enjoying it for years to come, but it’s going to stay in the family, that’s for sure!
 
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