'78 Ebko Lebaron - Therapy

[Trooper82]

Re: '78 Ebko Lebaron - Therapy

Troop you have a rough materials list for what all you have used? I am starting to shop around for my job, and I dont want to forget anything

Railcar...I can get you a list of what I have gone through thus far...got some work to do tonight so can't get it tonight...will have it for you tomorrow night..

 

[Trooper82]

Re: '78 Ebko Lebaron - Therapy

I just got caught up on the thread. That is some fine work my friend. Sorry I have been gone for a while.

Thanks Frisco...noticed I had not seen you around these parts in awhile...figured you had the boat out all summer

 

[Railcar]

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Thank you trooper. Going to start grinding thursday or friday

 

[Decker83]

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The straightedge looks real close. Keep at it.

 

[CaptainKickback]

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Yes It's a small world after all....if you remember the Uncle Al show....

OMG, my mom trucked me off to be on that show twice.

Sea ya...

 

[fat fanny]

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Troop keel is looking better everyday ! A lil everyday no matter what it is!

 

[StevenT]

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Yes It's a small world after all....if you remember the Uncle Al show....

Oh yea.. Uncle AL followed by Captain Kangaroo... Small world it is

 

[Trooper82]

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The straightedge looks real close. Keep at it.

Thanks Decker...appreciated the call last night..helps to know i am doing something right..

Troop keel is looking better everyday ! A lil everyday no matter what it is!

yup, that's the plan...keep pecking at it...it will be done sooner or later!

 

[cedarlattice]

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Thanks for the tip on the 1985 Conroy thread. I didn't want to reply there and start a hijack. I have the bubble buster. I have tried applying resin and letting it tack up before I applied the 1708 and I have tried applying the 1708 while it is still wet. I still get the bubbles. On my small tabbing jobs I use a wet out board and stack 3 or 4 layers of cloth. After they are wetted out I peal them off and put them where I want them. I haven’t had a problem with bubbles in those areas. So long story short, I am not getting enough resin in some spots. Thank you.
I have been following your project and can’t wait for the gel coat episodes (depending on how your poll comes out of course). I will need to do some if I ever get the inside done. You are doing an incredible job. That is going to be one nice looking boat.

 

[Woodonglass]

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Troop, Decker Started it and now you're following along so I thought it only fitting. You're not a Jedi, You're not a Storm Trooper you're....

I just realized...Heck It even LOOKS LIKE YOU!!!!!!!!

 

[sphelps]

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^^^ Sand Trooper ^^^ !
Yep looks like Troop but where,s the Pink Floyd shirt !!

 

[Trooper82]

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Thanks for the tip on the 1985 Conroy thread. I didn't want to reply there and start a hijack. I have the bubble buster. I have tried applying resin and letting it tack up before I applied the 1708 and I have tried applying the 1708 while it is still wet. I still get the bubbles. On my small tabbing jobs I use a wet out board and stack 3 or 4 layers of cloth. After they are wetted out I peal them off and put them where I want them. I haven’t had a problem with bubbles in those areas. So long story short, I am not getting enough resin in some spots. Thank you.
I have been following your project and can’t wait for the gel coat episodes (depending on how your poll comes out of course). I will need to do some if I ever get the inside done. You are doing an incredible job. That is going to be one nice looking boat.

np CL...I just thought I'd share what has helped for me...if you look at my early attempts you'll notice alot of bubbles...It gets better with practice...that is a good idea on using a wetout board..wish I'd heard about something like that when I was tabbing...I started just laying my tabs in my paint tray...then applying..did the same thing I guess...got lots of resin on, but think I wasted alot too....fine line there..wet but not too wet...

Thanks for the kind words..I too am excited to get the gel coat going...soon I hope...we'lll see....

 

[Trooper82]

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Troop, Decker Started it and now you're following along so I thought it only fitting. You're not a Jedi, You're not a Storm Trooper you're....

I just realized...Heck It even LOOKS LIKE YOU!!!!!!!!

Thanks Wood! I like it ...


Use the File Luke....use the file!

^^^ Sand Trooper ^^^ !
Yep looks like Troop but where,s the Pink Floyd shirt !!

When sanding fiberglass you have to have many layers...it is under there...

 

[Trooper82]

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Humpday eve update....

Took out my sanding block...put some new Norton 80 grit paper on it...started sanding the remnants of paint left where I sanded last night...1.5 hrs worth....not too shabby...oh and I managed to get the fronts of the consoles done...

Much easier on the feet...standing next to the cap vs. squating on the edge of the hull!

 

[Decker83]

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Wood is a cool dude.
The cap is looking great. A little change in pace on the sanding seams to make it a little easier.
It was great talking to you the other night.
Have a good Hump Day.

 

[Trooper82]

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Wood is a cool dude.
The cap is looking great. A little change in pace on the sanding seams to make it a little easier.
It was great talking to you the other night.
Have a good Hump Day.

Hey Decker, I enjoyed our talk as well...and yes the change of pace is most welcome..

 

[Trooper82]

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Humpday update...

Spent the evening supervising the yard work...The Mrs. was going to mow this weekend...then for some odd reason got started tonight and couldn't stop....I helped a little....picking up sticks...almost time for the pecans to start dropping...cleaner the yard..easier they are to pick up...and that means boat money

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: '78 Ebko Lebaron - Therapy

Send me a $10 bag!!!!!!

 

[Trooper82]

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You got it!

 

[sphelps]

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I,d like mine shelled and in pie form please !