What if they're not willing? Mine put up quite a fight.I have used those also. I also like to use Bondo-type automotive spreaders and these small hobby spreaders. The smaller ones are great for willing spirals.
Hans.
What if they're not willing? Mine put up quite a fight.I have used those also. I also like to use Bondo-type automotive spreaders and these small hobby spreaders. The smaller ones are great for willing spirals.
We attempted to fill holes in our brains with Everclear in college....I'm still searching for West Systems six10 adhesive. Found a place in Annapolis, MD that showed it in stock, so I ordered it on Feb. 4th and got an email on the 8th that it was out of stock....
Today I checked Amazon and found it in stock (theoretically) so ordered it again. This will be my fourth try.
In other news, I re applied the Everclear to fill some small pin holes that appeared in the last coat of filler primer.
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This was not a good idea, sanding it out was a mess, and I'm worse off than it was before.
Today I sanded it out again and added another coat of primer, much better this time. Might be ready for color this weekend.
No,no,no....you created holes in your brains with Everclear in college...you attempted to fill the holes with something else....We attempted to fill holes in our brains with Everclear in college....
Hans.
Bondo is putty that is used to repair cars.Bondo?
And how did that work out for you?We attempted to fill holes in our brains with Everclear in college....
Hans.
Attempted being the definitive word here.No,no,no....you created holes in your brains with Everclear in college...you attempted to fill the holes with something else....
Bondo might work, applying it to the holes could be a problem though.Bondo?
Obviously Chuck wasn't using Everclear in college, or am I presuming too much?Bondo is putty that is used to repair cars.
I have used both Everclear and Evercoat, but I am a West Virginia University graduate so most of the "Everclear" was in a watermelon or grape cool-aid and often if came from a gallon jug and was the generic version from the county "distiller".And how did that work out for you?
Attempted being the definitive word here.
Bondo might work, applying it to the holes could be a problem though.
Obviously Chuck wasn't using Everclear in college, or am I presuming too much?
Since once again another thread has been derailed here on TRF, it's probably futile to correct my mistake regarding Evercoat glazing putty:
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Very similar, but Thixo is from Total Boat vs West System.Possible the Thixo might really be the same thing? Is it really OEM from the same company that makes Six10?
Not sure if they are, but they sound rather similar.
Wayco please let me know what you think of the Thixo compared to the six10.
Thanks for the overview, very concise and informative.Here's my update on that comparison.
Today I used the Six-10 epoxy for the first time. Started building a Madcow Avalanche for Sharon, she doesn't have time for building rockets, too busy making money. What's a fella to do?
Speed build!
Started at 8 am cleaning and sanding fins, Goof off for the sticky stuff:
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Rounding off the edges:
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Sanding the MMT and fitting CR's:
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Slotting the forward CR and gluing in the Y harness:
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Sanding slots and sticking fins:
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Double butter fins:
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Quick and easy fin alignment:
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All fins stuck, time to cure in the sun:
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While that's setting up, I'm doing another little project for Sharon, fillets on her Wildman Sport.
Started at 9:45.
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This is a timed event. First set done:
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Second set half done, with smaller runs:
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Second set done
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Third set done:
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The Avalanche has cured for two hours, while I glued up the avbay lids and switchband:
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Time to tape up the fillets:
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Neighbor called with a small emergency, and it took a bit of time sanding down all the valleys, but the first set of fillets were done by 12:37
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Second set done:
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Third set done, and everything back out in the sun to cure:
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The big difference in Thixo and Six 10 is curing time. Everything on this post was done in five hours, it took Thixo 24 hours to cure. I used one mixing tip for the whole project, and half a tube of Six 10. Most of my builds take weeks to finish, this one will be done next week.
Sharon got a bunch more work in today, I'm back in the office for a while, with a road trip sometime this week. I will be finishing up this project this weekend.
I've seen your references to these before and it's intriguing. Can you tell us more about which tool(s) you use and maybe a video? It's not clear to me why these are better than a finger, but if they are and if I know how to use 'em, I'm in. Thank you.For the ball on a stick spreader/former you can also buy a set of fondant tools that has multiple ball sizes. The link below is just one of many options on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/Amytalk-Fondant-Decorating-Double-Modeling/dp/B07T33CWDF/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=fondant+tools+and+accessories&qid=1673678005&sr=8-3
They are not necessarily better than a finger, but they do allow for repeatable fillet size with less effort. I also try and avoid physical contact with the epoxy as much as possible even with gloves on. The ones I use are similar to these (might even be the same ones, the largest is about 3/4" diameter) https://www.amazon.com/BIGTEDDY-Modeling-Sculpting-Indentation-Decoration/dp/B079PR71CV/ref=sr_1_57?crid=9IROOFVIVBIY&keywords=fondant+tools&qid=1685830415&sprefix=fondant+,aps,219&sr=8-57I've seen your references to these before and it's intriguing. Can you tell us more about which tool(s) you use and maybe a video? It's not clear to me why these are better than a finger, but if they are and if I know how to use 'em, I'm in. Thank you.
Thank you.They are not necessarily better than a finger, but they do allow for repeatable fillet size with less effort. I also try and avoid physical contact with the epoxy as much as possible even with gloves on. The ones I use are similar to these (might even be the same ones, the largest is about 3/4" diameter) https://www.amazon.com/BIGTEDDY-Mod...ols&qid=1685830415&sprefix=fondant+,aps,219&s
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