Super Jet Swapmeet's "Really?" RN build

[swapmeet]

Thread issues.

I worked on my ski tonight. Post pics tomorrow.

 

[SuperJETT]

I'm stuck on page 34, but it shows 36. Page 34 of 36

I'll look into it tomorrow.

 

[SuperJETT]

Fixed.

 

[swapmeet]

Thanks Jett...

So, had some time last night in between projects to work on the Really hull.

Prepped the firewall some, ground some of the glue out etc. Also cut out the ribs.

 

[SkiDiggity]

did you just use that grinder to cut them out?

 

[swapmeet]

I used a oscillating tool to cut the bulk (just because) and my grinder with 36 grit flap wheel to smooth it out. The grinder probably would have been faster at grinding them down completely, but I like the lack of dust from using oscillating tool.


Cause dust is awesome....






The best part is how great it feels in my skin....

 

[MCrider]

fiberglass dust is awesome!

 

[SkiDiggity]

ok i think i am going to reinforce mine now so i was wondering how you got them so smooth. i will do that and did you fill the bond line too? i forget what you fill that with ahah

 

[JHD]

Why cut the ribs?

 

[Joker]

Why cut the ribs?

It makes it easier to lay the glass/carbon because you don't have to worry about making it go over those humps

 

[swapmeet]

ok i think i am going to reinforce mine now so i was wondering how you got them so smooth. i will do that and did you fill the bond line too? i forget what you fill that with ahah

There are a variety of procedures. I think the most common is to mix up epoxy resin and cabosil to a peanut butter like consistency and past it in. The Pro Tip for that is to already have your template for your composite cut, as well as the the composite (Carbon, glass etc.) While the peanut butter is still wet, lay your fully whetted composite down at the same time.
This allows it to cure as one layer and increases strength. Of course you'll need to make sure the sides are completely prepped before doing this.

Another option is resin and chopped glass.

 

[SkiDiggity]

good thing you told me that i was just going to fill it with 1211 or something. I have the cabosil i just don't know if i have enough. i will be doing that though thanks!!

 

[MCrider]

sometimes i go to the first page and read it all over while i eat dinner....

 

[swapmeet]

Hi everyone. Is this build still going or did swapmeet finally buckle under the pressure and give up?

Still multitasking the RN hull along with multiple other projects. Today I hit the top deck insides with 60 grit grinder and 80 grit D/A, just to smooth it out. I need to make a pattern.

I got the adjustable foot holds in awhile back, forgot to celebrate!



When they got here, it felt like this...

But all I really did was this....

 

[zbomb88]

I was starting to worry that you had forgotten about all of us followers of this thread!

 

[MCrider]

Ian and i talked about blowing this thread up with awesome gifs yesterday but i guess we never got around to it lol.

Glad to see you still got this.

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[VXSXH20]

swap, are you planning on finishing this build with the maniac motor, or are you gonna drop it in the "Blackie-Chan..?"

 

[iangdesign]

Ian and i talked about blowing this thread up with awesome gifs yesterday but i guess we never got around to it lol.

We was gonna blow it up, but work got busy and then I went on break, been doin' a lot of this

A little of this...

Which led to this...

and finally this...

Any sneak peeks of the adjustable foot holds?

Gotta go wash the truck and hit the gym...i'll check back lateh

 

[MCrider]

word i got busy at work doing a bit of this.

and that lead to this


jerk it+gif pics on Sodahead

and my boss was all like

so yea we never got around to it.

 

[motoman3000]

you check in to see the build and and you get anything but... love it