Hi Tug Fanatic,
Yes have used all the West permutations over the years and in my opinion its the best of the bunch -
dries rock hard and crystal clear, ideal if you want a glass like surface over natural timber decks etc,
just very expensive for the small amounts modellers require.
I use Easy Composites EL2 Epoxy Laminating Resin and AT3 slow setting hardener -
now states between 90 -115 minutes working times.
https://www.easycomposites.co.uk/#!/resin-gel-silicone-adhesive/epoxy-resin/EL2-epoxy-laminating-resin.htmlHi Colin, unfortunately thinks I'll be sticking to what I know works in the future,
great shame it was highly recommended by aeromodelling friends who swear by it,
plus since recently contracting a rare blood cancer (Polycythemia Vera Rubra)
I now have allergic reactions to epoxy fumes resulting in blisters and swelling around my eyes,
I hoped the water based would be the answer to this problem.
My concerns are how many coats of the stuff do you need to apply in the first instance
to fill only the tiniest weave of the lightest glass cloth on the planet,
and its long term strength etc.
Many of my boats are now approaching 30 years old and look as good as the day they were built surface finish wise,
I put this down to the stability of the epoxy/glass foundation under the paint,
I find it hard to believe that a water based product will do the same job long term.
regards Paul