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Re: New Stalker Build

Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2012 3:49 pm
by JayM
Beautiful colors! Very classy looking.

What kind of paint did you end up using?

Jay

Re: New Stalker Build

Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2012 10:32 am
by Falcn
The paint used was Epifanes mono urethane 'oxford blue' and 'cream'. Works a treat. I used Tamiya enamel bronze model paint for the pinstripe.

I managed to haul her out into the sunlight for some better images, so here she is just about done.
Need to paint the inner hull cream too I think.

All timber is oak except for the kneeling thwarte which is 3/4" ply laminated and set end on. Which gives quite a springy feel but retains the strength. Brass rubbing strips along the side to save that pretty paintwork ;-)

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Re: New Stalker Build

Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2012 11:43 am
by jem
Classic styling! Very nice. 8) 8)

Re: New Stalker Build

Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2012 8:07 pm
by Mick
Oh My .... Goodness!

That is bloody sensational mate.

I want one! :D

Re: New Stalker Build

Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 6:51 am
by olsnappa
Wow!!.....
Beautiful work there.. :D

Re: New Stalker Build

Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2012 4:38 am
by Falcn
I have now installed a bulkhead with a large 8" circular hole to take a screw in inspection hatch. My question is what to use to seal the plastic hatch frame to the epoxied bulkhead?

Obviously, epoxy isn't going to stick to the plastic so I need recommendations for a glue or sealant please.

Thanks for any help.

Re: New Stalker Build

Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2012 7:43 am
by jem
Silicon ... like what you'd seal your sink with.

Re: New Stalker Build

Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2012 6:01 pm
by surfman
Way to go, excellent work!!

Re: New Stalker Build

Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2012 4:00 am
by john the pom
Nice one Falcn. Gonna be hard to keep the chicks at bay with that thing. Re silicon for hatches. I used it to good effect for that. In fact I stuck the bulkheads inside the boat with it as well. Just in case one day I might want to re arrange anything. Can easily cut through it and remove them. Don't think it would have compromised the integrity by that much.
Cheers John.

Finished

Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2012 10:33 am
by Falcn
So thats it the build is officially finished.
All painted, varnished, pad eyes installed, all there is left to do is paddle her :D :D :D

Thanks for all the help and encouragement everyone.
Matt already knows I want to build a second boat, this time a stripper. More details to follow.

For now enjoy the photos of the finished boat.

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