Ok, ya talked me into it. Here are the pictures of the 2nd round of primer. Also got 2 coats on the cowl.
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Tri-mate 2 over haul.
- Thread starter Chris
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Here is the cowl. 2 coats of primer on this one should be all I need.
Jim, I think the "JW" mod came out well
The gun I am using is a husky HVLP gun, works great. Had to thin the epoxy primer down a bit to get it to lay right. Those hvlp guns are great. Almost no over spray.
JW, When I built the pad I ground down the point of the "V" untill it was flat. The wood sitting on top is 3/4 ply. I then layed about a 1/4 of biaxle on top of that. The sides make it look high as its boxed in to make it stronger. I am thinking that the tricky part is going to be in the weight distribution. I think wiht a bunch of testing I should be able to drive it. If not, well I will look dam cool going 40.
JW, When I built the pad I ground down the point of the "V" untill it was flat. The wood sitting on top is 3/4 ply. I then layed about a 1/4 of biaxle on top of that. The sides make it look high as its boxed in to make it stronger. I am thinking that the tricky part is going to be in the weight distribution. I think wiht a bunch of testing I should be able to drive it. If not, well I will look dam cool going 40.
Boston Predictor
Well-known member
WOW looks great. you could almost just leave it as is!
I don't mean to be critical or anything but the pad looks bigger on the left side. I could be wrong but that's how it looks in some of the photos.
I CANT WAIT TO SEE THE YELLOW
I don't mean to be critical or anything but the pad looks bigger on the left side. I could be wrong but that's how it looks in some of the photos.
I CANT WAIT TO SEE THE YELLOW
Good eye Boston. It is about 1/4" off center. Found this out after it was all glassed in. I may have to set the boat up to compinsate for it. Will not know if its a factor untill I get it wet.
bdusted440
Active member
Aww just get the grinder out gus. A little time and resin and it will look fine.LOL
Just a bit of grinding. Ah you funny guy.lolololol
Well the 1st 2 coats of black are on. Only have one run in the paint. Glad its single stage. It will come out when its color sanded. Sure is black. The cowl got 2 coats as well. Waiting an hour and going to lay the next 2 coats. Then after the fog clears I will get some pictures posted. Stay tuned the sag continues.....
The last coat of black is now on. I am sitting her radiating paint fumes. Nice smell in the afternoon.
Going to pull the tape about 7:30. Pictures posted at 8pm.
Shooting the yellow should be fun, going to do that tommarro.
Going to pull the tape about 7:30. Pictures posted at 8pm.
Shooting the yellow should be fun, going to do that tommarro.
AAARRRRRRRRR, there be paint on the trimate.
cooperider
Well-known member
Gus, that looks cool the color it is now. I can't wait to see the yellow.
Boston Predictor
Well-known member
sweet
Just came in from sprayin gthe 1st 2 coats of yellow. WOW, sure is yellow. Spent the morning tape off the black. That was almost as much fun as tapeing it off the 1st time. Going back out to spray the next 2 coats. AHHHH the smell of paint fumes in the morning.
