[PSUBS-MAILIST] SeaQuestor update

[Alec Smyth via Personal_Submersibles]

I second that. I enjoy fabricating things, but fiberglass is an itchy
smelly pain that refuses to reward effort with beauty. To retain my sanity
I rationalize that my Soviet-style fiberglass pieces save me a lot of
aggravation when they come into contact with rocks and docks, which
inevitably happens every single time out.

Best,
Alec



On Sat, Dec 22, 2018 at 2:54 AM Alan via Personal_Submersibles <
personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote:

> David,
> I built my ballast tanks so that they fitted snuggly against my hull.
> I did this by putting vaseline (I think) on the hull & then plastic food
> wrap
> over this, then laid up on to the food wrap. You would think I would have
> got a perfect match doing this but due to shrinkage, warpage, whatever
> I didn't. So warning, warning... It may pay to seek out another
> professional
> if you aren't 100% confident. I know you'll be wanting a perfect finish!
> Cheers Alan
>
>
> > On 22/12/2018, at 8:03 PM, David Colombo via Personal_Submersibles <
> personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote:
> >
> > Hi guys, well I got some disappointing news today. I was trying to
> convince my fiberglass fabricator to give me a few hours use of their cnc
> machine, knowing that they were extremely busy. Turns out they will be tied
> up for the next two years building a particular project. So looks like I
> will be building a plug mold myself. Good thing I had my 3d model cut cnc
> plywd rib sections every 12 inches last year and are hanging in the shop.
> Tomorrow I will be building a flat work table to begin setting the stations
> and starting the boat building process.
> >
> > David
> > <2018-12-21-23-00-30.jpg>
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