Redecking Sparkle - N12 2383
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Redecking Sparkle - N12 2383
Just put the new foredeck on. Hopefully soon be ready for the gunnels.
Cheers
Cheers
Steve Hawkins
1967 National 12 2383 "Sparkle"
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Re: Redecking Sparkle - N12 2383
And after a bit of making good.
Steve Hawkins
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Re: Redecking Sparkle - N12 2383
I used a length of mahogany trim down the centerline of the foredeck to butt the new panels up to. I have a small piece of tidying up with the same trim at the very tip of the bows before I put the gunnels on. Then some G4 in the new year.
Cheers
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Steve Hawkins
1967 National 12 2383 "Sparkle"
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Re: Redecking Sparkle - N12 2383
Nowhere near enough clamps there Stephen
Tony
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Re: Redecking Sparkle - N12 2383
Yes, Rupert gave me a bag full to borrow. I felt that it was my duty to ensure that they were all functional.
I avoided using nails down the centerline, especially on the second sheet, by using that long piece of wood and those large clamps. Seemed to work okay. Foamy glue used.
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Steve H
I avoided using nails down the centerline, especially on the second sheet, by using that long piece of wood and those large clamps. Seemed to work okay. Foamy glue used.
Cheers
Steve H
Steve Hawkins
1967 National 12 2383 "Sparkle"
1967 National 12 2383 "Sparkle"
Re: Redecking Sparkle - N12 2383
Looking great Steve!
Glad to see the clamps getting a work out.
Glad to see the clamps getting a work out.
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Re: Redecking Sparkle - N12 2383
Shaped the gunnels and then 3 coats of G4 over the Christmas period.
Have to let her harden off for a week or two, before she gets 'wet & dried' and then a couple of coats of traditional varnish. Then she will be ready for whatever next year throws at her.
Have to let her harden off for a week or two, before she gets 'wet & dried' and then a couple of coats of traditional varnish. Then she will be ready for whatever next year throws at her.
Steve Hawkins
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Re: Redecking Sparkle - N12 2383
looking very good Stephen...sparkling in fact.
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Re: Redecking Sparkle - N12 2383
very nice
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Re: Redecking Sparkle - N12 2383
Its got a bit of the 'boiled sweet' look about it at the moment, as she definitely needs a rub down. Not quite the abandoned boiled sweet thats been under the couch for a year! But its what you get for getting 3 coats on, in a cold, short, day.
Its Dinghy Sailing Instructor Training next weekend, and a few weekends after that, so there will be plenty of time for curing.
Steve (Blind leading the blind) Hawkins
Its Dinghy Sailing Instructor Training next weekend, and a few weekends after that, so there will be plenty of time for curing.
Steve (Blind leading the blind) Hawkins
Steve Hawkins
1967 National 12 2383 "Sparkle"
1967 National 12 2383 "Sparkle"
Re: Redecking Sparkle - N12 2383
Stephen she is looking very nice indeed!
A couple of questions: What type of ply did you use, was it one of Robbins' best or something else and did you use a foaming type of glue?
Whatever, she looks wonderful and as Chris says, lives up to her name.
Michael
A couple of questions: What type of ply did you use, was it one of Robbins' best or something else and did you use a foaming type of glue?
Whatever, she looks wonderful and as Chris says, lives up to her name.
Michael
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Sold the 'Something bigger and plastic', it never got used.
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Sold the 'Something bigger and plastic', it never got used.
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Re: Redecking Sparkle - N12 2383
It was Robbins marine ply, not the cheapest variety, but the next one up.
I did use foamy glue.
Cheers
Steve
I did use foamy glue.
Cheers
Steve
Steve Hawkins
1967 National 12 2383 "Sparkle"
1967 National 12 2383 "Sparkle"
Re: Redecking Sparkle - N12 2383
Thanks for the info, I'm a believer in foamy glue but I know others are not. Anyway, with that amount of clamps you'd have it well under control!
Tideway 206
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Sold the 'Something bigger and plastic', it never got used.
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Sold the 'Something bigger and plastic', it never got used.