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Mess Deck: General Section => Beginners start here...! => Topic started by: gerard on October 05, 2017, 11:57:22 pm

Title: Hull Interior
Post by: gerard on October 05, 2017, 11:57:22 pm

Hi, just about to start fitting out the interior of a Slipway Tamar.
question is it advisable to paint the interior of the hull, if so what is the best material,i.e. Gloss emulsion or?
Thanks.Gerard

Title: Re: Hull Interior
Post by: malcolmfrary on October 06, 2017, 09:05:49 am

It needs to be as water resistant as the outside.  Probably acrylic.  You still need a good layer of pigment to stop light shining through the plastic.

Title: Re: Hull Interior
Post by: gerard on October 06, 2017, 10:06:56 am

Thanks Malcolm. Point taken

Title: Re: Hull Interior
Post by: Shipmate60 on October 06, 2017, 10:11:36 am

I usually paint after everything has been fitted. Remove everything that is meant to be removed then paint. This does protect the adhesives which can be splashproof but not fully waterproof.


Bob

Title: Re: Hull Interior
Post by: gerard on October 06, 2017, 10:51:37 am

Thanks Bob

Title: Re: Hull Interior
Post by: ajb63 on October 08, 2017, 07:18:29 pm

Hi Gerard
I was wondering if you have installed a brushless system in your Tamar and if so what size of motors and esc have gone for . I'm just started my 1/16 Tamar and unsure what to fit .
Regards
Alan