The last part of the cutout reinforcing process is to tape over the shaped edge and uni insert.
We hope our video speaks better than my explanation. A few items to note:
- The first few frames show the routing and layout of the uni in the trench during stage two.
- The few edge imperfections were easily filled without fuss by roughly adding the filler to the correct spots and letting the taping do the rest.
- I hung the beam up so I could access both sides at the same time.
- The tape lays out and shapes much easier if the two outer supporting threads on each side are removed after wet out.
- The layout out works better quite wet (almost dripping).
- To assist layout through corners, I have to concertina the centre of the tape that is in contact with the edge of the cutout, (look carefully at lower corner layout).
- The last shots are of small sections of peel ply which work best around corners.
on Apr 16th, 2007 at 6:48 pm
Hi,
I am impressed with your work, also looking the way the boat is “glued” together.
One thing I cannot understand (maybe due to language ), how the panells are “glued” together?
I understand how you resin and reinforce the joint from inside, but how it is done outside? If it is done as inside than should be much fairing work?
Also I guess that the pannels must be cut not 90°, but exactly as the angle of connection ask.
Am I right?
Thanks for your time
Neno Babic
ps. I am trying to understand the easiest way to build 40 foot cat.
on Apr 16th, 2007 at 6:52 pm
Sorry I forgot to ask you is Oram design or way of building simmillar to Kelssal way of building cats?
Thanks
Neno Babic
on Apr 16th, 2007 at 11:19 pm
G’Day Neno, The panels have tapes of triax or biax on the outside just like the inside joins,
for a cut away go to http://www.scrumble.com.au/duflex-chine-join-section-cut-away/
No the Oram method applies to the complete boat , not just the forming panels for the hulls.
on May 2nd, 2007 at 7:33 pm
Hi Tom and Judy, I’ve been following your progress from Amsterdam, the Netherlands for some time, greatly admiring your thoroughness and perseverance. My job is in naval engineering and design, so I have a fairly good idea of what it means to take on a project such as yours. Respect!
keep going! and don’t forget to relax a bit in between building and working
on May 4th, 2007 at 9:19 pm
G’Day Joris, Thank you so much for your kind words, the project has certainly been a struggle recently and your reminder to relax in between is a great
