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RiverRatt
#1 Posted : Wednesday, December 03, 2008 1:45:35 AM(UTC)
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Here is a couple of pictures of my BigM project.
Done with the major painting (bottom not finished).
Installed new window tracks.
Reinstalled most of the railing, I still have to paint the rear railing and install the engines.

Hoping to be turn key ready this spring, 5+ months and counting.
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#2 Posted : Wednesday, December 03, 2008 2:03:09 AM(UTC)
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Beautiful. Well done.
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#3 Posted : Wednesday, December 03, 2008 3:04:44 AM(UTC)
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She's a a good looker! great job!
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#4 Posted : Wednesday, December 03, 2008 4:20:44 AM(UTC)
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Nice work!

In the bodyshop trade there is preference for white colors. "White, white, the bodyshop delight; it hides every ripple in sight!" The opposite is black, a nightmare for bodymen to get their panels dead flat. You seem to have achieved that.

Congrats!


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#7 Posted : Wednesday, December 03, 2008 4:23:37 AM(UTC)
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Very nice job, can tell you have'nt had the time or the money to hang out in the bars!
What engines are you going to put in?
Did you cut down the window track so the windows are removable?
Are you going to name her?
Hope it's still fun working on it, it does seem that it's a never ending job, but it will be worth it when you launch it.
Good luck with it, Ed
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#5 Posted : Wednesday, December 03, 2008 4:47:07 AM(UTC)
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Fastjeff wrote:
Nice work!

In the bodyshop trade there is preference for white colors. "White, white, the bodyshop delight; it hides every ripple in sight!" The opposite is black, a nightmare for bodymen to get their panels dead flat. You seem to have achieved that.
Jeff


I cannot take credit for the spray layout, I had two experenced bodymen do the painting, but me an a helper did most of the prepwork.

Ed wrote:
Very nice job, can tell you have'nt had the time or the money to hang out in the bars!
What engines are you going to put in?
Did you cut down the window track so the windows are removable?
Are you going to name her?
Hope it's still fun working on it, it does seem that it's a never ending job, but it will be worth it when you launch it.
Good luck with it, Ed


I rebuilt the origional 318's

Yes, I cut down the window tracks. (Thank Dennis for the writeup)

The name is going to be Bauxite Lady
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#8 Posted : Wednesday, December 03, 2008 4:48:52 AM(UTC)
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Arrr...she be a splendid Black Pearl of a boat.
Make sure ye fly a flag that compliments that fine vessel.

Now you need not fear those tire bumpers at the more shady docks you find around "ye ole grog & wench house"
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#9 Posted : Wednesday, December 03, 2008 8:56:17 AM(UTC)
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..." cannot take credit for the spray layout, I had two experenced bodymen do the painting, but me an a helper did most of the prepwork."

A good paint job is 90 % prep, so pat yourself on the back.

Jeff

PS: A red strip, bordered with white, would look great at the top of the hull sides, doncha think?
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#10 Posted : Wednesday, December 03, 2008 2:44:44 PM(UTC)
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RiverRat,
Very nice job! Got to get some pads on the trailer, Don't want to scratch "Bauxite Lady". Is that black or dark blue?

Roger
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#12 Posted : Wednesday, December 03, 2008 3:07:46 PM(UTC)
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Great job. Flag us down if you're ever this far upriver! (Beaver River--Mile 25 on the Ohio)

Joe
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RiverRatt
#11 Posted : Thursday, December 04, 2008 12:00:02 AM(UTC)
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Roger2 wrote:
RiverRat,
Is that black or dark blue?

Roger


Interlux Flag Blue, It is darker than I thought the chip looked, but I like it anyway.
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#6 Posted : Thursday, December 04, 2008 8:06:19 AM(UTC)
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RiverRatt wrote:
...Yes, I cut down the window tracks. (Thank Dennis for the writeup)...

I'm glad it worked out for you. She looks sharp!
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#13 Posted : Thursday, December 04, 2008 8:20:46 AM(UTC)
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lookin good. be sure & post photos at splash time. Wayne
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#14 Posted : Monday, December 08, 2008 11:55:36 PM(UTC)
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Nice work, with twins I bet she'll run like a scalded dog
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