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catmodding

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Posted: Sep 17, 2014 - 11:28 AM

Hi,
The weather is turning bad, 2 more days without rain, maybe 3.
So we decided to leave the deck as it is an started sand the hulls
300 grain.

After a few hours, two hulls ready for paint.

Tomorrow is paint-day.

André

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DamonLinkous

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Posted: Sep 17, 2014 - 11:49 AM

catmodding
Tomorrow is paint-day.

That's the fun part! Can't wait to see the result of all your hard work.

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the-renovator

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Posted: Sep 17, 2014 - 03:25 PM

Andre, in a couple of your posts you mentioned gelcoat, now you say you are going to paint, if you are going to paint I look forward to your documenting this as I will most likely be doing the same.....

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catmodding

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Posted: Sep 18, 2014 - 12:15 AM

The side of the hulls are going to be painted. The new deck gets new gelcoat
to get rid of the glas-fibre structure..

André

the-renovatorAndre, in a couple of your posts you mentioned gelcoat, now you say you are going to paint, if you are going to paint I look forward to your documenting this as I will most likely be doing the same.....

http://www.thebeachcats.c…c/15099/start/0#pid53075

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Tornado (80's Reg White)
Prindle 18-2 (sold)
Dart 16 (hired and hooked)
13 mtr steel cutter (sold)
Etap 22, unsinkable sailing pocket cruiser.

Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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catmodding

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Posted: Sep 18, 2014 - 01:13 PM

First day of paint.
I was early, so dried the hull with a cloth.

Then cleaned the hulls with a cleaner that came with the kit

Taped the tangs

This is the set I used for paint, 2 component polyurethane
based. 5 sets are needed for the T.

These cups are so handy !! Costs 0,60

Ready to mix the hardener-compound

When mixed , its rolling time ! I use a lacker-roller and put on
the paint top to bottom first . Then without putting any pressure
on the roller, roll it bow to stern. Pot-life is 15 minutes !!
Not sure how to do this? Ask a professional painter.

Arrived at 10.00hrs and 11.15hrs the job was done, what's left is curing
in the sun for hours.
Important !! Always paint in the morning, This paint needs at least
6 hours of curing before dew sets in.

Tomorrow, more paint.

André

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Tornado (80's Reg White)
Prindle 18-2 (sold)
Dart 16 (hired and hooked)
13 mtr steel cutter (sold)
Etap 22, unsinkable sailing pocket cruiser.

Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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DamonLinkous

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Posted: Sep 18, 2014 - 02:52 PM

catmodding
Arrived at 10.00hrs and 11.15hrs the job was done, what's left is curing
in the sun for hours.
Important !! Always paint in the morning, This paint needs at least
6 hours of curing before dew sets in.

Did you move the hulls outdoors for the picture? Or did you paint out there? Seems like you would get a lot of dirt and dust blown onto the wet paint? That looks like a dirt road?

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Posted: Sep 19, 2014 - 04:36 AM

Awesome Andre

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catmodding

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Posted: Sep 19, 2014 - 09:27 AM

Sorry, can't remove this..

André

Edited by catmodding on Sep 19, 2014 - 04:35 PM.

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Tornado (80's Reg White)
Prindle 18-2 (sold)
Dart 16 (hired and hooked)
13 mtr steel cutter (sold)
Etap 22, unsinkable sailing pocket cruiser.

Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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catmodding

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Posted: Sep 19, 2014 - 09:31 AM

Damon,
Did paint inside and took them out when the paint was dry.
The garage is to cramped and dark to take good pics.

[quote=DamonLinkous]
catmodding
Did you move the hulls outdoors for the picture? Or did you paint out there? Seems like you would get a lot of dirt and dust blown onto the wet paint? That looks like a dirt road?

And its not a dirt road, the whole terrain of the club is paved
with crushed sea-shells, hardly any dust.

André

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Tornado (80's Reg White)
Prindle 18-2 (sold)
Dart 16 (hired and hooked)
13 mtr steel cutter (sold)
Etap 22, unsinkable sailing pocket cruiser.

Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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catmodding

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Posted: Sep 24, 2014 - 07:48 AM

So left you with 2 shiny hulls. Was called away and left the hulls outside.

Had to work a couple of days and when I returned ..... Disaster !!!!!
The paint was mat and had crackles and bubbles at some places.

We started sanding again to discover a strange chemical reaction
which caused the old gelcoat to bubble.

Out of frustration and to boost moral somewhat I painted one deck
so we could at least see what the result wil be in the end.

We sanded € 60,00 worth of paint away.

And started filling the bubble-holes with putty

And faired the complete hull.

Next is a primer to separate the old gelcoat from the new paint.
Then is paint , version 2.....

What a frustrating period, keep You posted.

André

Edited by catmodding on Sep 24, 2014 - 02:51 PM.

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Tornado (80's Reg White)
Prindle 18-2 (sold)
Dart 16 (hired and hooked)
13 mtr steel cutter (sold)
Etap 22, unsinkable sailing pocket cruiser.

Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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rondog

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Posted: Sep 24, 2014 - 07:25 PM

Epoxy Paint?

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catmodding

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Posted: Sep 25, 2014 - 01:01 AM

No, a 2-component paint based on polyurethane.

rondogEpoxy Paint?

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Tornado (80's Reg White)
Prindle 18-2 (sold)
Dart 16 (hired and hooked)
13 mtr steel cutter (sold)
Etap 22, unsinkable sailing pocket cruiser.

Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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catmodding

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Posted: Sep 30, 2014 - 05:17 PM

Work kept me away from the T , and temps are slowly going down,
overhere.
So, we sharpened our weapons (a 3Kw heater) and started on the primer.

We rolled the primer and let it cure in the garage at 20 degr C.

The result was a relief, finally no blisters or chemical reactions !!

But the hull is still not good enough for paint, to many little cracks
and dents.

So we had another round of putty and sanding.

Had a good word with the paint/glass/epoxy-suplier , since the primer
finally "separated " the hull from the upcoming layers, he suggested
to finish the hull in polyurethane products and recommended 2
layers of topcoat, which is, in fact, a thick polyurethane coat to
smoothen the hull. And get rid of the last small ripples and bulbs.

And yes, Damon, we rolled and cured it inside !

Left the T with a smile today, tomorrow is sanding at 400 grain,
and next is hi-gloss paint.

Our club lets me use their garage for this project, but I am not
allowed to sand in the garage and in the weekends I have to take
out the hulls.
Takes a lot of planning this way, but I'm so happy with this club !!!

Keep You posted.

André

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Tornado (80's Reg White)
Prindle 18-2 (sold)
Dart 16 (hired and hooked)
13 mtr steel cutter (sold)
Etap 22, unsinkable sailing pocket cruiser.

Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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catmodding

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Posted: Oct 01, 2014 - 03:57 PM

Update.
We started early today and sand the hull 400 grain.

an

Man, they felt so smooth !! So we decided to speed up a little
and put the first layer of hi-gloss on.

Left them there with a little heat.
So curious how it works out...

Tomorrow the second layer and off to work this weekend.

A

Edited by catmodding on Oct 01, 2014 - 10:58 PM.

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Tornado (80's Reg White)
Prindle 18-2 (sold)
Dart 16 (hired and hooked)
13 mtr steel cutter (sold)
Etap 22, unsinkable sailing pocket cruiser.

Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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catmodding

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Posted: Oct 02, 2014 - 06:45 PM

Update.

Tada !!!

Today, we did exact the same thing for a second layer.
And went of for work.

Smile. André

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Tornado (80's Reg White)
Prindle 18-2 (sold)
Dart 16 (hired and hooked)
13 mtr steel cutter (sold)
Etap 22, unsinkable sailing pocket cruiser.

Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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MN3

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Posted: Oct 02, 2014 - 09:18 PM

glad you didn't have issues this time
lookin good!
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Posted: Oct 03, 2014 - 03:39 PM

Hi andre

nice to see that the hulls are now getting perfect.

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Posted: Oct 03, 2014 - 05:51 PM

WooHoo André- this project rocks!

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catmodding

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Posted: Oct 04, 2014 - 12:20 PM

Work got cancelled today (I am freelance)
So got the hulls out in the open.

The second layer of lacker gives it even more gloss.

Since the weather-forecast predicted probably the last good day
of the season, we looked at each other and decided to go sailing.
Instead of starting on the decks.

My mate's T is a Marstrom, epoxy, carbon mast, new sails monster !
We had a good time with the spi up, doing 19-20 Mph. in moderate
winds.

Next is finishing the decks.
Keep You posted.

André

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Tornado (80's Reg White)
Prindle 18-2 (sold)
Dart 16 (hired and hooked)
13 mtr steel cutter (sold)
Etap 22, unsinkable sailing pocket cruiser.

Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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catmodding

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Posted: Oct 06, 2014 - 02:48 PM

Hi,

Since there's no vin number to be found on this T, I am curious
who is the builder.

The rear-beam has 1 end-cap stating " sailspar" , the other one
is missing.

While visiting their web-site, I stumbled into this :
http://www.sailspar.co.uk…-of-the-family-business/,

So, it is almost certain a White T, did send them a e-mail for an other
end-cap and asked for some more background info.

Its definitely not on one of the the transoms.

Hope sailspar responds to this mail.

My insurance-company gives me a hard time over the missing numbers,
liability is ok but no further coverage.

Fall kicked in good over-here, temps below 15 dgr C, (lowest temp for
working with epoxy) and rain for at least 3 days..

Keep You posted.

André

Edited by catmodding on Oct 06, 2014 - 09:52 PM.

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Tornado (80's Reg White)
Prindle 18-2 (sold)
Dart 16 (hired and hooked)
13 mtr steel cutter (sold)
Etap 22, unsinkable sailing pocket cruiser.

Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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