Pictures of the Giant
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Re: pitchers of the gaint
Bill,
That profile of that plug is sweet lookin'! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif
Hersh /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Bill,
That profile of that plug is sweet lookin'! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif
Hersh /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Re: pitchers of the gaint
Bill,
A plug is the "male" version of a mould, also known as a buck.
Moulds are pulled from the plug,
then the parts are laid up in the mould.
Funny you should ask, as I'm building the
plug right now for an 18' boat. It's a load of work,
trust me! I'm sure that there are MANY man hours in
the "Giant" plug, which looks great, by the way!
Bill
Bill,
A plug is the "male" version of a mould, also known as a buck.
Moulds are pulled from the plug,
then the parts are laid up in the mould.
Funny you should ask, as I'm building the
plug right now for an 18' boat. It's a load of work,
trust me! I'm sure that there are MANY man hours in
the "Giant" plug, which looks great, by the way!
Bill
Re: pitchers of the gaint
Hey Bill,
Are you using an OEM windshield or is it going to be a custom made piece?
Hersh /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Hey Bill,
Are you using an OEM windshield or is it going to be a custom made piece?
Hersh /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Re: pitchers of the gaint
It had to be a custom glass The first one is real spindy. But not as bad as it used to be, and I got a deal from the OEM guys, Same shape just bigger. Bill we have 780 Hr in this buck and it is just the primary to make the final plug. I just finished the buffing now 6 coats of carnauba wax then the dams then PVA then gelcoat
It had to be a custom glass The first one is real spindy. But not as bad as it used to be, and I got a deal from the OEM guys, Same shape just bigger. Bill we have 780 Hr in this buck and it is just the primary to make the final plug. I just finished the buffing now 6 coats of carnauba wax then the dams then PVA then gelcoat
Re: pitchers of the gaint
BillE,
780 hours! Whoa! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif I AM impressed! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif
I only have about 350 hours in my boat so far(scratchbuilt of my own design). I just began fairing the hull yesterday, so I have a long, long way to go! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif
Congratulations on a job well done!
I'm looking forward to seeing the finished product!
Bill
BillE,
780 hours! Whoa! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif I AM impressed! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif
I only have about 350 hours in my boat so far(scratchbuilt of my own design). I just began fairing the hull yesterday, so I have a long, long way to go! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif
Congratulations on a job well done!
I'm looking forward to seeing the finished product!
Bill
Re: pitchers of the gaint
BillE,
Between a grinder with 36 grit and an orbital sander with 80 grit, my arms are so tired that by dinnertime I have a hard time feeding myself! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif Sound familiar?
I'll shoot a new photo or two today, when I move the boat outside for more "fun with sandpaper". It's certainly not on par with the Giant, nor will it ever be. Fortunately for me, boat tolerances are considerably more liberal! My hull is plywood and has no glass on it yet, so I have only faired the really bad spots to this point(joints, divots, warbles, etc.). After glassing(Nytex 1708), I'll be using a highbuild primer (can be laid on up to 1/4" thick) over the entire thing. Then the arms will really hurt! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif Lucky you, at least you only have the topside to worry about! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
Please keep those photos of the Giant coming!
It looks fantastic so far! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif
I can't wait to see the finished product!
Bill
BillE,
Between a grinder with 36 grit and an orbital sander with 80 grit, my arms are so tired that by dinnertime I have a hard time feeding myself! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif Sound familiar?
I'll shoot a new photo or two today, when I move the boat outside for more "fun with sandpaper". It's certainly not on par with the Giant, nor will it ever be. Fortunately for me, boat tolerances are considerably more liberal! My hull is plywood and has no glass on it yet, so I have only faired the really bad spots to this point(joints, divots, warbles, etc.). After glassing(Nytex 1708), I'll be using a highbuild primer (can be laid on up to 1/4" thick) over the entire thing. Then the arms will really hurt! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif Lucky you, at least you only have the topside to worry about! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
Please keep those photos of the Giant coming!
It looks fantastic so far! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif
I can't wait to see the finished product!
Bill
Re: pitchers of the gaint
Bills Unite!
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Bill
Bills Unite!
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Bill
We should start calling one of them William.. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Hersh /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Hersh /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Work has slowed on the giant it was 117 in the booth whit the ac ruing on full . so we went to a night shift. At that tempter you put 16 oz of vinelester in the can and five drops of peroxide. mix wet out a one foot square of 3 oz mat then start the next Pease and the brush will not go in the can. That's just to HOT
