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Discussion in 'Warship Builds' started by USS Shields, Jul 12, 2017.

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  1. Lou

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    Why not epoxy and fiberglass cloth?
     
    Lou, Apr 23, 2018
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  2. USS Shields

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    True. Do you know of a good motor and how to make a prop work without leaks?
     
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  3. SteveT44

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    The Duca's where made out of polyethylene if I recall. Hard to bond to.
     
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    Shields, I see your in DC now. Anywhere near Rockville MD?
     
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  5. KeriMorgret

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    @smorgret Can you add your two cents here please?
     
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  6. NickMyers

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    are they through holes or just little pockmarks and craters? I know some of the hulls had bubbles from the casting but my understanding was Stephen was patching anything problematic prior to shipping
     
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  7. USS Shields

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    They are through holes in thin places. Rockville is a good 30 min drive from me
     
    USS Shields, Apr 24, 2018
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  8. smorgret

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    This is going to sound weird, but hot glue works pretty well. Also, you can look up on how to repair kayaks, as it is the same process.

    Stephen
     
    smorgret, Apr 26, 2018
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  9. GregMcFadden

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    do the flame treatment and hot melt glue works great. you can also take some scrap from the cutting of windows and use a hot putty knife to smear it into the holes
     
    GregMcFadden, Apr 26, 2018
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