Revenger build thread!! - Page 15

motorvator · 04-10-2010, 10:41 PM

Well we don't know whether it's got loads of steps and rocker built in yet

Sorry James I'm sure you had the straightedge out but couldn't resist that one

larby · 05-10-2010, 10:57 AM

Ha ha, no she's still got a straight bottom with a tiny bit of rocker now (had a huge hook when I started), figured it could only help matters. I decided against any funny business and I'm sticking with the bravo, I'm sure it'll be fine and if it isn't then I'll start worrying then.

I'll get some pics up asap, just trying to catch up with work today!

James

larby · 16-10-2010, 06:48 PM

Right then... went back up to the revenger today for the first time in about 3 months to crack on.
Firstly, here's some pics of where I've got to so far. All the major work is done which is nice, just got the dash to fill and it's supports to glass in, finish off the rear bulkhead top and then I'm ready to prep for paint...

larby · 16-10-2010, 06:52 PM

Well I didn't actually do any work on the hull. I've gotta get her back on the trailer so we can get some new marquees in and she'll go in one of those for the winter. Spent the day finishing the trailer which I changed from rollers to bunks.

There's also a pic of the hole left from the cabin hatch. I'm going to be glassing the edge of this and making a flush hatch for it instead, couldn't stand the big black one it had originally!

larby · 20-10-2010, 07:12 PM

Not really worth reporting, but it was a big step for me! She's back on the trailer for the first time since I started. How exciting!

baj666 · 20-10-2010, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by larby

Not really worth reporting, but it was a big step for me! She's back on the trailer for the first time since I started. How exciting!

well whats your intial thoughts atm..was it worth it??? looking at the hull on the trailer ide say yes myself

larby · 20-10-2010, 09:13 PM

Mixed feelings really. I'm so glad to see it back on the trailer and I know there's light at the end of the tunnel now, but this is the worst bit of the build for me.
I like to see big results for what I do and I like things to be perfect. Trying to slog through all the little things at the end of the rebuild stage is like torture! I'm just looking forward to rigging once it's sprayed.

Next time I buy a proper boat, it'll be in good condition so I can just enjoy it, as I end up sick of the sight of it after a rebuild like this. That said, I'm sure it's just because of the stage I'm at. Once it's finished and in the water I'll be proud as punch and glad as hell I built it!

I've already got my next project, a lightweight P18 built for a 90 in need of all new wood etc, which I'll be rebuilding as simple and minimalistic as physically possible as a cheap racer. Glutton for punishment!!

James

Cookee · 21-10-2010, 08:16 AM

Shame to let those skills go to waste!

Alacrity · 21-10-2010, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by larby

Next time I buy a proper boat
James

Looking at those last pictures of the inside of the hull with all the new glassed in structure in place she is looking like a proper boat now, well done I say.

larby · 21-10-2010, 01:44 PM

Thanks guys, means a lot

NIC SURRY · 21-10-2010, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by larby

Right then... went back up to the revenger today for the first time in about 3 months to crack on.
Firstly, here's some pics of where I've got to so far. All the major work is done which is nice, just got the dash to fill and it's supports to glass in, finish off the rear bulkhead top and then I'm ready to prep for paint...

Looking at the scribble on the Bulkhead in picture three are you now putting the engine where the rear seats were ?.only pulling you leg ! .Looks a good job I look forward to seeing it finished and you'll have to post a vid to get the sound of the V8 with a supercharger-music to my ears.Cheers NIc

Alacrity · 21-10-2010, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by NIC SURRY

Looking at the scribble on the Bulkhead in picture three are you now putting the engine where the rear seats were ?.only pulling you leg ! Cheers NIc

Well I did wonder about that - James did say at the beginning of the thread he wanted a boat he & his family could overnight on - so I assumed the old engine bay was a new nursery feature!

larby · 21-10-2010, 05:41 PM

Ha ha, yeah, may have written that on the wrong side there, wondered if anyone would notice!! It'll all be getting gel coated so no worries there!

Can't wait to get the engine rebuilt so I can run it up and hear the sweet sound of a blown bbc live!

James

larby · 12-12-2010, 07:55 PM

Right then, lets get this build back on track! I realised last week that time is running out fast if I'm gonna be ready in time for next season!
Last update was that I had it out of the tent an on the trailer, well now I've built a new tent and it's back on the deck! I never did a thing while it was out in the open!

Here's a few pics of my lovely new canopy to get us started... Everyone loves a bit of tent!!

larby · 12-12-2010, 07:59 PM

So, this weekend's work was to sort the major cracks I had in the hull and fill certain holes in the dash....

First up was to grind out the cracks from the engine bay vents. Perfect example of why you should never cut a hole with corners from something under stress. Probably never would've never happened if the hole had radiused corners!
Took these back as far as I dared to just about nothing in the middle to form a nice little valley into each crack...

Tony Davis · 12-12-2010, 08:02 PM

ang on, you've got a microwave, but no kettle or george foreman?

larby · 12-12-2010, 08:04 PM

Didn't get any pics of the glassing process for obvious reasons, but I started with a little piece in the middle and gradually went up in size with each layer in the hopes of filling the valley till it has a level top again.

As they're quite small repairs, I had to go over the sides a bit to do a proper job, so the glassed surface is a little way above the hull surface so I can grind back to a nice level finish ready for a skim with gel. I probably went a little OTT, but I'd rather this way and have to do a bit more grinding than end up with a void to fill!

larby · 12-12-2010, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony Davis

ang on, you've got a microwave, but no kettle or george foreman?

Ha ha, the kettle, freezer, other fridge etc are all down the other end of the vinery. Next step is to set up the lounge again in my marquee... Then it'll be properly kitted out!!

larby · 12-12-2010, 08:15 PM

Dashboard next. Only needed to fill a few holes here in the bit with ply behind. Haven't decided what I'm doing with the rest yet but I'll most likely be cutting it out for a plotter anyhoo.

There's gonna be a decorative panel over the dash when it's been rebuilt anyhoo, so finish isn't as important as it could be. Still, I used this method to do the dash in my ring 16 and it worked beautifully, easy too!!

First up was to clean up all the edges to fresh wood/glass, then chamfer all of them for the glass...

Next I marked out the shape of the holes on a piece of ply the same thickness as the dash and cut out the plugs...

A quick trial fit and next was to sand and round all the edges of the plugs ready for insertion....

My quick an' easy method is to then tape up the backs of the holes with 2 layers of gaffer tape, wet up the edges with resin and put in a good splodge of fiberous filler (P40 kinda stuff) all around the edge. Then simply squeeze in the plug so the filler oozes out all around the edge and spade it off flat in the groove left from the rounded edges at the front.

Once this has set, I'll sand the front flat again, put a layer of glass or 2 over the whole lot, same at the back, then sand smooth and gel to finish.

That's all for this weekend, hoping to crack on during the week and start filling stress cracks ready for paint!

Cheers, James

chop chop · 12-12-2010, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by larby

Dashboard next. Only needed to fill a few holes here in the bit with ply behind. Haven't decided what I'm doing with the rest yet but I'll most likely be cutting it out for a plotter anyhoo.

There's gonna be a decorative panel over the dash when it's been rebuilt anyhoo, so finish isn't as important as it could be. Still, I used this method to do the dash in my ring 16 and it worked beautifully, easy too!!

First up was to clean up all the edges to fresh wood/glass, then chamfer all of them for the glass...

Next I marked out the shape of the holes on a piece of ply the same thickness as the dash and cut out the plugs...

A quick trial fit and next was to sand and round all the edges of the plugs ready for insertion....

My quick an' easy method is to then tape up the backs of the holes with 2 layers of gaffer tape, wet up the edges with resin and put in a good splodge of fiberous filler (P40 kinda stuff) all around the edge. Then simply squeeze in the plug so the filler oozes out all around the edge and spade it off flat in the groove left from the rounded edges at the front.

Once this has set, I'll sand the front flat again, put a layer of glass or 2 over the whole lot, same at the back, then sand smooth and gel to finish.

That's all for this weekend, hoping to crack on during the week and start filling stress cracks ready for paint!

Cheers, James

Hey larby
looks like your be ready for primer soon come up and see me !!!
got a few tins in the paint room