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  • 29 September 2019 at 16:51 #83995
    Chris Fellows
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      I know that the prop shaft can be secured in the hull by the use of epoxy but I'm thinking of using epoxy putty as it won't be runny and will offer support to the prop shaft and support leg whilst it goes off. I have a certain amount of play between these and the keel and they will have to be wedged in position if using epoxy.

      Also it will be easier to sand at the hull surface than epoxy. I could use it at this position and then fill the rest of the holes with epoxy. Any thoughts on this?

      Anybody used epoxy putty and if so how strong is it?

      Chris

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      29 September 2019 at 16:51 #2868
      Chris Fellows
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        29 September 2019 at 17:19 #83996
        Ray Wood 3
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          Hi Chris,

          The most important thing is really rough up the tube with course abrasive or a file to get a mechanical bond with epoxy and use putty or P38 for fairing.

          Regards Ray

          29 September 2019 at 19:01 #83998
          Dave Milbourn
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            Chris

            Mix some of this in with your epoxy and you can choose the viscosity you want. Works for me. BTW Ray's advice is sound, as usual.

            Micro-Balloons

            Dave M

            29 September 2019 at 19:51 #83999
            Chris Fellows
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              Thanks for the replies chaps. Good idea on the micro-balloons of which I have some.

              Chris

              29 September 2019 at 20:09 #84000
              Ray Wood 3
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                @raywood3

                Thanks Dave,

                We have both been doing this far too long 😊

                What's on your board at the moment ??

                Regards Ray

                29 September 2019 at 22:54 #84002
                Dave Milbourn
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                  Ray

                  You'd never guess in a million years…… wink

                  Dave

                  30 September 2019 at 08:12 #84003
                  Tim Cooper
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                    Ray

                    It must be another Cossack!

                    Tim

                    30 September 2019 at 10:33 #84004
                    Ray Wood 3
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                      @raywood3

                      Hi Tim

                      I think that's Fairey un-likely

                      Regards Ray

                      30 September 2019 at 11:29 #84005
                      Chris Fellows
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                        @chrisfellows72943

                        As long as it's at 1:12. smiley

                        Chris

                        PS I've ordered some Eze Putty from Deluxe Materials that goes off in 15 minutes to use for the initial positioning/support and fairing in and which will be useful for other things. I've had to order some SS bolts for fixing the motor mounts as well so it will be a few days before I can do anything.

                        30 September 2019 at 22:01 #84016
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