Bruiser
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I know there has been plenty of Der Big Red Max builds but this will be my go at it. I think it'll be a little different than the others in a few ways.
I started with the fins. I have them glued up and sanded. Now I have to decide if I want to laminate them with 1/32 bass, 1/32 ply or paper them. I am leaning toward 1/32 bass because it's lighter than ply and stronger than paper. The only negative is that there will be a seam because the bass that is available locally is 4 inches wide and that's not quite wide enough to cover the whole fin.
I also started the quasi-glassing of the body tube. Using MINWAX Polycrylic and a semi opaque knee high like I did on my Goblin bash. Looking good so far
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I need to decide if I'll be using the cardboard rings or if I need to cut out some 1/8th ply rings. I kinda think the cardboard will be fine as this does have thru the wall fins that will also "lock in" the motor tube. They are also a little lighter. Just how concerned should I be about weight back there? I noticed there is some clay included in the kit
-Bob
I started with the fins. I have them glued up and sanded. Now I have to decide if I want to laminate them with 1/32 bass, 1/32 ply or paper them. I am leaning toward 1/32 bass because it's lighter than ply and stronger than paper. The only negative is that there will be a seam because the bass that is available locally is 4 inches wide and that's not quite wide enough to cover the whole fin.
I also started the quasi-glassing of the body tube. Using MINWAX Polycrylic and a semi opaque knee high like I did on my Goblin bash. Looking good so far
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I need to decide if I'll be using the cardboard rings or if I need to cut out some 1/8th ply rings. I kinda think the cardboard will be fine as this does have thru the wall fins that will also "lock in" the motor tube. They are also a little lighter. Just how concerned should I be about weight back there? I noticed there is some clay included in the kit
-Bob