I'm a sculptor. I would make a waxed wooden keel and use this to make a two part mold. Pour lead in and you have a perfect keel that needs little or no finishing (fairing). The mold could be used over and over. Michael
I think that is a great method you describe. My intention in the video was to have a method using steel or lead pieces to form any shape keel without a precise mold. No melting of lead is required. Of course the keel weight is not as concentrated and your suggestion would likely be better for a racing design. Thanks for giving a different approach. Brian RCWH
I'd been wondering how the rigging on that sailboat in your intro worked, now i know! Looking forward to seeing how this build progresses. I'm currently building a bearospace sloop "Emma", but i'm having a hard time finding "Bass" strip wood in the UK. I've been told that balsa is not a suitable alternative due to its porosity, but do you have any recommendations for what I could use instead? I can easily access Obechi and Spruce, I think spruce may be a good option but I'm not familiar with the various species and their properties.
Basswood is my preference because it's stronger than balsa. Both can be cut with a knife. The schooner is 3/32 basswood boards covered with polyester resin inside and out. I have used pine, cedar and birch here and there on the models. Ed, FirstTry ' Kidder Manufacturing Co. Ltd.' in Ontario. www.kidder.ca ' . They sell boards, strips and chunks. They ship to me and these days they may ship to the UK. It's worth a try. Using balsa is OK if you plan to saturate the hull with resin and maybe a bit of cloth or mat added. That's why I made the fiberglass molds for the Haven 34...it's just less work for a better hull. Myself, I prefer wood that is easy to bend and I use resin to make it strong and watertight. Brian RCWH
I looked the model up and I think it's a scale ship model. I don't want to steer you in the wrong direction but if you wanted the planks and detail to show on the exterior you could coat the hull interior with polyester resin. For that small job I would use some resin from the local hardware store. Just a suggestion. Brian RCWH
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You are a good instructor .
Again , an excellent model to look at and admire .
A true craftsman... Makes it look easy...
I'm a sculptor. I would make a waxed wooden keel and use this to make a two part mold. Pour lead in and you have a perfect keel that needs little or no finishing (fairing). The mold could be used over and over. Michael
I think that is a great method you describe. My intention in the video was to have a method using steel or lead pieces to form any shape keel without a precise mold. No melting of lead is required. Of course the keel weight is not as concentrated and your suggestion would likely be better for a racing design. Thanks for giving a different approach. Brian RCWH
This is fantastic detail! Masterful work.
excellent work!
I'd been wondering how the rigging on that sailboat in your intro worked, now i know! Looking forward to seeing how this build progresses.
I'm currently building a bearospace sloop "Emma", but i'm having a hard time finding "Bass" strip wood in the UK. I've been told that balsa is not a suitable alternative due to its porosity, but do you have any recommendations for what I could use instead? I can easily access Obechi and Spruce, I think spruce may be a good option but I'm not familiar with the various species and their properties.
Basswood is my preference because it's stronger than balsa. Both can be cut with a knife. The schooner is 3/32 basswood boards covered with polyester resin inside and out. I have used pine, cedar and birch here and there on the models. Ed, FirstTry ' Kidder Manufacturing Co. Ltd.' in Ontario. www.kidder.ca ' . They sell boards, strips and chunks. They ship to me and these days they may ship to the UK. It's worth a try. Using balsa is OK if you plan to saturate the hull with resin and maybe a bit of cloth or mat added. That's why I made the fiberglass molds for the Haven 34...it's just less work for a better hull. Myself, I prefer wood that is easy to bend and I use resin to make it strong and watertight. Brian RCWH
@@RCWorkboatHaven Thanks Brian, this is really helpful. I'll see what I can find
Hi I am building the USS Hannah and want to fiberglass the hull what should I use?
I looked the model up and I think it's a scale ship model. I don't want to steer you in the wrong direction but if you wanted the planks and detail to show on the exterior you could coat the hull interior with polyester resin. For that small job I would use some resin from the local hardware store. Just a suggestion. Brian RCWH
@@RCWorkboatHaven OK, thanks