Emma, I’ve watched from the beginning and this was a nice recap to show how you got to where you are. Can’t wait to see fiberglass go on and the rest of the buildout!
Emma, that's a boat!!! I wanted to float test my build at this stage! Luckily it was a bit big to haul to the pond! Lol! Great to see Birbie coming along so nicely! For filler, I often use cedar shingle shims, just slide them down into the gap, mark both sides that stick out, pull out, cut, add glue and stick back in. Fast and the leftover pcs will fit other gaps and it saves epoxy! AllthebestRoy
@@roydesignedthat Great! Bet Emma can contact you for any tips she needs Boat building is fun First boat I built was a cedar cold molded pram when the Gougeons boook first came out They had plans for it back then. Looking at the hull reminds me of a scow schooner and a scow sloop I got from the SMITH
👍 Emma , I don't know the weather where you are but, to do the larger covering of the bottom, it would be better if it was not winter outside. You could look at the next steps in your plan and cut and prepare some of the next peaces. Step by step and then it will be step off into the water. All the best, Hal ( You have a great set of plans and will have a good boat. )
Thats neat! I never finishef a saucy shingle hydroplane I started. Years back I was doin some electric work at trailor park and the neighbor after talking to him a little bit he took me over to his place and showed me a like one third scale mayflower he and his wife been buildin and the interior was like KING AND QUEENDOM!!!
I love this. You are openly showing your fears and conquoring them. You are doing new things and learning new skills. I declare you my hero of the day. Go have a luxury coffee or something, you earned it.
'Very impressive. It looks like that hull will be a solid foundation, once it's sealed, for the fun stuff you'll build on the deck of your floating house (yes, your own floating house!).
You are always so funny (in the best possible way) and courageous to undertake this huge project. I'm behind you all the way and am totally looking forward to the build videos yet to come. Thank you for sharing all the hits and misses. I have faith the result will be awesome and lake-worthy! 😊
Emma, thanks for another great video! I’d like to ask a favor, as a 69 YO woodworker with chronic hearing loss, PLEASE wear hearing protection when using the power tools. Good hearing is something you gradually lose if you don’t protect it! You do a great job with breathing and eye PPE. Ear muffs only take a few seconds to put on. You can thank me later. 😃 I enjoyed the Birbie videos a LOT, and I’m enjoying the Birbie II videos just as much!
Couple of recommendations and realizations when it comes to fiberglassing the outside of the hull. 1st) In preparing the plywood to accept the fiberglass layering, we would always use an 80-grit sandpaper. We used a slow speed disc sander, with a max RPM of 4,200. Disc polishers for polishing cars are slow speed and can be outfitted with a sanding pad easy enough. 2nd) The bottom of the hull is most subject to any trauma, and hence requires the greatest armor, which means the thickest layering of fiberglassing, for those instances you run aground on beaching the boat. 3) Although the base layers of fiberglass can be uncolored, which is actually preferable in order to witness any air trapped under the fiberglass material being applied, the final layer can be colored to the desired color so that no painting of the hull is required. It will incredibly add to the steadfastness of the color over time. Realizations to follow in the next comment. Any date planned for the fiberglassing? Remember, the air temps should be at least in the mid to upper 60's when working with polyester resins.
Hey Emma 😊 are you gonna use the "Flex Steel" product to coat the inside of your haul to waterproof it. From the inside out as well as the fiberglass your gonna use on the outside to double the waterproofing of your boat? And safety
Fiberglass material comes in 4 variations; fiberglass matt, fiberglass cloth, and fiberglass roving. These three are the oldest and most available for do-it-yourselfers. The fourth is only used if you're a commercial operation and equipped with a chopper gun. As I mentioned before, the hull's bottom is the area requiring the greatest armoring, and if you can acquire it, roving served that function. In lieu of that, cloth served as a runner-up. If I were glassing the hull bottom, I'd start with a base layer of fiberglass matt, followed by a layer of cloth, followed by a final layer of matt. I common weight of fiberglass matt is 1.5 oz. per square foot. Where the bottom meets the sides or stern of the boat, you should have a minimum of a 3/8" radius is allow the fiberglass material to make that directional transition. One thing you are going to realize rather quickly is that the hull is going to be significantly heavier once the fiberglass has been applied, so you want to have that completely finished prior to flipping so you never have to flip it again,, which is why I promote coloring the final layer of fiberglass so no additional painting is required.
I told you at the beginning that your "good enough" skills on a bus wouldn't be enough for a boat. At least you've come to that realization after building the hull. Just remember, it has to float. No leaks is the goal.
Great video Emma
What a succes story! Practice makes perfect. You’re becoming a real handy woman or in fact are already. Smiles all over here 😃. 👋 from 🇳🇱
Emma, I’ve watched from the beginning and this was a nice recap to show how you got to where you are. Can’t wait to see fiberglass go on and the rest of the buildout!
The best YT channel ever This is just a start of what she will accomplish
Emma, that's a boat!!! I wanted to float test my build at this stage! Luckily it was a bit big to haul to the pond! Lol! Great to see Birbie coming along so nicely! For filler, I often use cedar shingle shims, just slide them down into the gap, mark both sides that stick out, pull out, cut, add glue and stick back in. Fast and the leftover pcs will fit other gaps and it saves epoxy! AllthebestRoy
That's a great tip for the shims! I just saw your name, I'm guessing you're the designer of this boat then, right?
Thanks Carlin, yes I am the designer! I'm very pleased Emma has taken on the build! She amazes my wife and I!!! AllthebestRoy @@CarlinComm
@@roydesignedthat Great! Bet Emma can contact you for any tips she needs Boat building is fun First boat I built was a cedar cold molded pram when the Gougeons boook first came out They had plans for it back then. Looking at the hull reminds me of a scow schooner and a scow sloop I got from the SMITH
I've been watching boat build videos that took years, if you get it happily into the water this year, that's pretty awesome work! Great job so far!
You actually did something I am still dreaming
Great job Emma
Nice Job Emma much needed break give the mind and body a break… Thanks for Sharing
What a project, you are really amazing and strong. Ron/Sweden
👍 Emma , I don't know the weather where you are but, to do the larger covering of the bottom, it would be better if it was not winter outside. You could look at the next steps in your plan and cut and prepare some of the next peaces. Step by step and then it will be step off into the water. All the best, Hal ( You have a great set of plans and will have a good boat. )
Can also warm the wood before hand if need be There are methods such as using a light bulb
Nice work.
Looking forward to the next phase.
Best Of Luck
Yes, I love it. Great job 👏 😊
You have a boat!!!!! I’m so proud of you! You did it!! Look forward to the rest of your build!
You got this.
Xoxo
What an awesome timelapse! Looks great! This is my favorite project on RUclips!
Thats neat! I never finishef a saucy shingle hydroplane I started. Years back I was doin some electric work at trailor park and the neighbor after talking to him a little bit he took me over to his place and showed me a like one third scale mayflower he and his wife been buildin and the interior was like KING AND QUEENDOM!!!
You are freaking impressive
I'm looking forward to watching you build the cabin and interior.
I love this. You are openly showing your fears and conquoring them. You are doing new things and learning new skills. I declare you my hero of the day. Go have a luxury coffee or something, you earned it.
Good video!
I really like the Edith song in this video. It’s got Beatles vibes.
I just love this video this is so good good job great job 🙋😃💖💕
Great summary of first 3 months.
Go Emma, can't wait for the next video! Keep in mind to use every bit of resources you have available to your advantage. Cheers.
Sweet. Looking great.
It's looking good Emma, you can kick ass on any project you put your mind too.
Hey there Emma...❤...sure wish you posted more often!!!
'Very impressive. It looks like that hull will be a solid foundation, once it's sealed, for the fun stuff you'll build on the deck of your floating house (yes, your own floating house!).
in one part you were getting down with your work but i watched you build the bus so i know you can handle this with no problems.
I am in amazement and love you Rock
Can't wait for the next steps you do
Keep up the great work Emma
Stay safe and love you
BOAT is an acronym for "Bring Out Another Thousand" The two happiest day of a boat owner is the day they buy it and the day its sold.
The dictionary defines “boat” as “a hole in the water into which one throws money”. 😆
You are always so funny (in the best possible way) and courageous to undertake this huge project. I'm behind you all the way and am totally looking forward to the build videos yet to come. Thank you for sharing all the hits and misses. I have faith the result will be awesome and lake-worthy! 😊
Looking like a boat, Great job!
Awesome job Emma
Thanks!
Emma, thanks for another great video!
I’d like to ask a favor, as a 69 YO woodworker with chronic hearing loss, PLEASE wear hearing protection when using the power tools. Good hearing is something you gradually lose if you don’t protect it! You do a great job with breathing and eye PPE. Ear muffs only take a few seconds to put on. You can thank me later. 😃
I enjoyed the Birbie videos a LOT, and I’m enjoying the Birbie II videos just as much!
Great tip
I think you are just that much closer to riding the rapids on the Colorado river 😊
cant wait for the next parts best of luck
Couple of recommendations and realizations when it comes to fiberglassing the outside of the hull. 1st) In preparing the plywood to accept the fiberglass layering, we would always use an 80-grit sandpaper. We used a slow speed disc sander, with a max RPM of 4,200. Disc polishers for polishing cars are slow speed and can be outfitted with a sanding pad easy enough. 2nd) The bottom of the hull is most subject to any trauma, and hence requires the greatest armor, which means the thickest layering of fiberglassing, for those instances you run aground on beaching the boat. 3) Although the base layers of fiberglass can be uncolored, which is actually preferable in order to witness any air trapped under the fiberglass material being applied, the final layer can be colored to the desired color so that no painting of the hull is required. It will incredibly add to the steadfastness of the color over time. Realizations to follow in the next comment. Any date planned for the fiberglassing? Remember, the air temps should be at least in the mid to upper 60's when working with polyester resins.
there you go I know you can do this and you will
Damn! I wanted to be first again. Why does Emma Builds Birbie always come on during my nap time!!!
Your "Like Building" Bet, you will after this, build another to go with this one Either one of the strip canoe, kayak or paddle board kits :)
Arwa Moore made a thumbnail that looks like your Birbie days. I scrolled and stopped at her video because I thought it was your channel.
I'm aboat to get thrilled for you.
gonna need a tender, a skinboat(fabric on frame) would be excellent, and light.
So when is move in day? Hopefully before or by summer.
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏!!!
Hey Emma 😊 are you gonna use the "Flex Steel" product to coat the inside of your haul to waterproof it. From the inside out as well as the fiberglass your gonna use on the outside to double the waterproofing of your boat? And safety
What is the last song?❤❤❤
Fiberglass material comes in 4 variations; fiberglass matt, fiberglass cloth, and fiberglass roving. These three are the oldest and most available for do-it-yourselfers. The fourth is only used if you're a commercial operation and equipped with a chopper gun. As I mentioned before, the hull's bottom is the area requiring the greatest armoring, and if you can acquire it, roving served that function. In lieu of that, cloth served as a runner-up. If I were glassing the hull bottom, I'd start with a base layer of fiberglass matt, followed by a layer of cloth, followed by a final layer of matt. I common weight of fiberglass matt is 1.5 oz. per square foot. Where the bottom meets the sides or stern of the boat, you should have a minimum of a 3/8" radius is allow the fiberglass material to make that directional transition. One thing you are going to realize rather quickly is that the hull is going to be significantly heavier once the fiberglass has been applied, so you want to have that completely finished prior to flipping so you never have to flip it again,, which is why I promote coloring the final layer of fiberglass so no additional painting is required.
I told you at the beginning that your "good enough" skills on a bus wouldn't be enough for a boat. At least you've come to that realization after building the hull. Just remember, it has to float. No leaks is the goal.
what size of boat
First one
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