Here is one for the Island guys.... DISCUSS!!!

Discussion in 'Atlantic Radio Control Club' started by Craig, May 14, 2008.

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  1. Craig

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    Here guys go nuts with your island discussion I will lock down the other.
     
    Craig, May 14, 2008
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  2. Chris Easterbrook

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    Hey Chuck how is the island?
     
    Chris Easterbrook, May 15, 2008
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  3. Craig

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    Chuck.... you ah..... float testing soon.... love video/pics of that.... yep.
     
    Craig, May 15, 2008
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  4. ChuckR

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    Not yet but maybe today. I will float test both the island and Malaya.
     
    ChuckR, May 15, 2008
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  5. Craig

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    Sweet. Can't wait for the info.
     
    Craig, May 15, 2008
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  6. Chris Easterbrook

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    Did you fiberglass or water proof the island?
     
    Chris Easterbrook, May 15, 2008
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  7. ChuckR

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    The island is fibreglass on the bottom but nothing on the top as yet. Still a work in progress.
     
    ChuckR, May 15, 2008
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  8. Chris Easterbrook

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    Better fiberglass the top before you do any float testing so the whole is wtaer proof.
     
    Chris Easterbrook, May 15, 2008
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  9. Craig

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    What is the main body Chuck? Wood... plastic or something else?
     
    Craig, May 15, 2008
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  10. ChuckR

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    The main body(under side) is made from 2L coke cases. Cardboard flat top and drywall compound over foam for the mountain.
     
    ChuckR, May 16, 2008
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  11. Craig

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    Good stuff. So... in other words nothing you would really miss, or cost wise... good choices. I might have to make a floating thingy myself!
     
    Craig, May 16, 2008
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  12. Chris Easterbrook

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    If you got extra fiberglass you could go over it with that, John did that on his to water proof it
     
    Chris Easterbrook, May 16, 2008
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  13. Craig

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    Anything new here guys? Or has this stalled.......
     
    Craig, May 21, 2008
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  14. ChuckR

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    Stalled for now until the test on the water with one cannon.
     
    ChuckR, May 22, 2008
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  15. sinkin321

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    Chris: My island has not seen glass yet and will be done only after other projects are done first. The island will be glassed on all sides and have a hatch cut for arming later. Will need help glassing this one though.
     
    sinkin321, May 22, 2008
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  16. Chris Easterbrook

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    Give me a call John I will give you a hand if you want.
     
    Chris Easterbrook, May 22, 2008
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  17. Craig

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    Hey.... the boy and I are coming John.... just a thought if it rains and we can't go fishing...
     
    Craig, May 22, 2008
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  18. ChuckR

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    If you guys are bored and in need of a drive you are always welcome to come down just for a visit. We don't only want ya for your ship building know-how.
     
    ChuckR, May 23, 2008
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  19. Jay Jennings

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    John, you can glass in my basement. I now have an exhaust fan rigged up for the fumes, but if it nice it can be done outside as well and then brought in after the fumes have started to dissipate to cure completely.
    J
     
    Jay Jennings, May 23, 2008
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  20. sinkin321

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    will be glassing the island this week, then paint - pics to follow
     
    sinkin321, May 25, 2008
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