Model Boat Mayhem

Mess Deck: General Section => Beginners start here...! => Topic started by: Nordlys on April 23, 2012, 05:07:29 pm

Title: Refurbishing an old ebay boat
Post by: Nordlys on April 23, 2012, 05:07:29 pm

I am refurbishing a recent purchase and have noticed that it has a planked hull visible from inside
with the outer hull covered with a thin sheet - all of which is balsa!
I thought it was rather light!
I noticed a few splits down the outer hull -quite small and have repaired with a resin paste.

Has anyone any views on balsa contructed hulls and their strengths. All my boats are of ply construction
which can stand a few knocks!
Many thanks to anyone who is interested.

Nordlys

Title: Re: Refurbishing an old ebay boat
Post by: gwa84the2nd on April 28, 2012, 02:37:23 pm

with a balsa hull its all about the covering personally i would sand the hole thing dawn and give it a covering of light weight twill weave cloth and resin  :-))

Title: Re: Refurbishing an old ebay boat
Post by: pettyofficernick on April 28, 2012, 06:50:56 pm

Hi there, I use heavyweight modeling tissue ( the kind that goes on model aircraft wings ) and plenty of dope, it is amazing how strong balsa becomes with this treatment.
Regards,
Nick :-)) :-)) :-))

Title: Re: Refurbishing an old ebay boat
Post by: Nordlys on May 02, 2012, 07:48:38 pm

Many thanks for your replies - thought nobody was interested!

Pete...