Fiberglass and epoxy are great materials for use on boat building projects. They can be used to make a waterproof seal. The wooden boat builders have found good use for these materials, and there has been a lot of development...
Read MoreEpoxy resin is a great material to use for building wooden boats. It is important to understand how to work with epoxy, including safety, use, preparation, and application. From Old Mission Boat Company In this video we discuss...
Read MoreEpoxy resin and fiberglass can be used to create a watertight seal over wood boat hulls. Resin infusion is a great process by which to accomplish this. The video below demonstrates how the cedar-stripped boat hull is completed...
Read MoreA strong steel base is required for Model M1911. This base will need to be bolted to the bottom of the styrofoam/fiberglass main body. Fiberglass epoxy is not able to hold good threads, so an aluminum plate will be installed. ...
Read MoreOnce the surface is smooth, it is time to add some color to Model M1911. Dupont products were used on this project. The first coat is the sealer. This provides a consistent color and smooth surface for the basecoat layer. It...
Read MoreOn Model M1911, it is important to get a smooth surface prior to painting. The previous step was the completion of the larger details. Commonly referred to as “Bondo,” this is a trade name for a class of fillers...
Read MoreFollowing the shaping of the model, a hard composite surface will be created using fiberglass reinforcement and epoxy resin. The epoxy adheres to the polystyrene foam as opposed to the polyester resin which will dissolve...
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