Ribs starting, need to add some glass so I decided to do a video on reinforcing before and after cutting out the hull The other side I’ll reinforce before cutting
Picking back up 3 years later. Planning to work on the fiberglass one soon now that I’ve crossed off most things from my other ships’ punch lists from this year. She can now get triple sterns with 2.5 guns, which is a plus from the delay also starting a print version. Overall I’m pleased with the hull shape
Stuffing tubes in the weekend. 1.25” props Old brown filler my dad had lying around I’ve made more progress on print version, drivetrain is drawn up and main internal forms are done. will share screenshots tomorrow
Updates on the print version. Coming along well so far Stern aspect Running gear Motor mount and rudder mount Bow internals, cutout for 3.5oz bottles Bow aspect
Drag shafts and motor mounts in they stick out a bit but should be ok on a cruiser Motor mounts plastic weld
Rudder mount in. Using 2 idler gears based on hull height waterchannel boundaries Also working more on pump. Made the top plate and small strainer frame
Waterchannel filled in Bow divider for internal armor since the bow is so narrow at the waterline. Drying with boat vertical Next up is deck
Progress on both. Lots of deck epoxy jobs deck pieces now bilge keels fully printed hull Bottle fits Underside measurements bit narrow to allow for tape and balsa motors seem to fit
Catching this one up. Some side by side of fiberglass vs printed. See other thread for printed details. I’ll leave this one focused on comparisons and fiberglass Weight comparison. Printed hull was 6oz heavier than fiberglass at an equivalent point, not too bad Made from same plans, generally came out to same shapes going to try to keep builds moving together. Put the pump mount in this weekend Need to check for mag clearance around pump motor and subdeck. More room on starboard I could make the 4 post holes work here
