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harryproa@yahoogrou ps.com.au, "Gardner Pomper" <gardner@... >
wrote:
>
> Hi,
> Also, still looking for rudder dimension suggestions. I am guess
at 1'x4'
> for each rudder blade, about 1.5" thick at the center and tapered
to each
> end. Asymmetrical, flat on the lw side and rounded on the ww side.
>
> Finally, I will be painting the hulls with epoxy to protect the
wood. What
> kind of paint can I put over epoxy? Do I need primer?
>
> Is it adequate to just epoxy/fiberglass below the waterline and
just paint
> it above?
>
> Thanks!
>
> - Gardner
Gardner ,
My opinion for rudders, I'm going with a width between 14''-18''
and a length between 5'-7' with an even rectangle shape blade top to
bottom. A thickness between 1.5 -2.5
inches having flat leeward side
and curved windward.
about wood finishing depending on how long and with what kind of
fuss you are willing to do now or down the road. Id' glass entire
inside and out knowing you are using 1/8 ply and prime and paint
with a interlux brightside. I have had excellent long lasting
results on epoxy finished wood. Not so good with just primered and
painted wood. If you want it to last with out alot of hassle I'd go
with at least epoxy coated wood then prim and paint with a paint
similar to Pre-kote primer and interlux brightside paint.
What ever become of your model?
Todd
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