Back to the Hull. (I wish I really was - I do have a lot of respect for the Yorkshireman
)
1. The entire hull exterior has been painted with Poly Urethane waterproof glue
2. First layer of sawdust has been drizzled over it
3. It resembles like a Woolly Mammoth now!
4. Second and third consecutive layers (PU glue + Saw Dust) applied and this is the result
5. Drizzled Industrial CA over the hull so that loose shavings don't come off during the next step
6. Thereafter it was time for the Quickfix (somewhat like Balsa cement - it is waterproof and dries hard) diluted in thinner coat. There was
some old red paint in the mixing tin and that blended into the liquid. Hence the red colour! Three tubes of (15ml x 3 = 45 ml) adhesive
were used - diluted with about 100 ml of Nitro Cellulose Thinner
7. 6 hours later, the mammoth has been shaved. The fibres are very dense and tightly packed now. Ready for sanding
8. Painted Automotive 'Soft Cut' putty diluted with thinner on the inside of the hull. This will fill the gaps and make the hull waterproof
9. A perspective look at the hull
10. Decided to make new fore and main decks out of 3mm foam. Have roughly cut out 2 sheets of each (one with and another against the
grain - yes, I've realised that this foam also has a kind of grain - its easier to cut in one particular direction, not so easy the other way.)
Will result in a 6mm deck. That will make it easier to sand off the edges into a bevelled / rounded finish. The entire main deck assembly
will be removable and will be attached to the hull with studs. I need to think of a suitable water proof gasket/sealant between the edge
of the removable deck section and the hull.
This is where it stands as of right now. For the record, build started in September, last year and was progressing at a fine pace till Mom passed away suddenly in November. Everything came to a halt and stayed put till I decided to resume a few days ago. Wish me luck, this is going to be a tough nut to crack if I plan on finishing her as envisaged at the inception.
Regards.