Jknight611 Posted June 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2021 Thanks much everyone, as we all know, Graham designs wonderful boats! Just want to do his vision justice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd Stein Posted June 9, 2021 Report Share Posted June 9, 2021 Jumping Jehoshaphat! That’s a beautiful looking boat, can’t wait to see it in person! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jknight611 Posted June 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2021 If the Awlgrip masters smile upon my it WILL be at the Messabout 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jknight611 Posted June 16, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2021 On to the next phase! Awlgrip epoxy primer 545. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Anderson Posted June 18, 2021 Report Share Posted June 18, 2021 I recently used a little of the Awlgrip 545 primer and I found it much easier to apply than the Devoe primer. I was applying with a roller. How did you apply the primer and how are you planning on applying the top coat. You have such a good eye for colors and proportions. I am looking forward to seeing Flinders in something other than battle grey. Not that there is anything wrong with battle grey I am sure it has its place. Best of luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jknight611 Posted June 18, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2021 Hi Joe, the 545 primer is super easy to roll on, I am thinning it about 20%. Just rolled it on. It is easy to give it a light sanding over sanding scratches, kinda highlights them! Remember Carlita made her debut in gray 545 before the spiffy red/white livery. I have yet to decide if I spray or roll the Awlgrip. We rolled our CS20.3 and it came out reasonable. Spraying Awlgrip takes a lot of PPE, and it will be midsummer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmosSwogger Posted June 18, 2021 Report Share Posted June 18, 2021 You are killing it Jay. Nice work. Can't wait to see her in person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Silsbe Posted June 18, 2021 Report Share Posted June 18, 2021 Jay— Which roller are you using? Those yellow foam rollers fall apart on me, as do the white foamies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jknight611 Posted June 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2021 Had the same problem Don, on this primer I simply went to the hardware store and bought a bunch of 1/4 nap cheap rollers with the intention of changing then at the first sign of delamination. Didn’t have any problems at all! I have a bunch of the yellow foam Wooster 1/8 foam roller cover. Now, who in the heck can ‘splain to me these gourmet roller covers are 7 inch long…..and all I can find are the 9 inch frames! I tried to cut the 7 inch in half but that started the delamination process almost immediately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Silsbe Posted June 19, 2021 Report Share Posted June 19, 2021 I saw a video in which a professional was using a 1/4” nap mohair roller with Alexseal. I wonder... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jknight611 Posted June 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2021 Put it on, rub it off, repeat then once more! I think I am ready for the base coat of 545 primer to give a uniform color base for the paint. Starting masts now too! A bunch larger than Southern Express’s! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jknight611 Posted September 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 After all the priming an sanding I couldn’t figure out a reasonable way to paint all in one shot. So I painted the hull, will give the paint a day or two to get used to not being in a can, then drape the hull then shoot the deckhouse. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Anderson Posted September 6, 2021 Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 Nice work Jay. Keep the photos coming. It is exciting to see your progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennneee Posted September 6, 2021 Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 Jay- That is a gorgeous boat! Nice work!! Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jknight611 Posted September 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 Thanks Ken an Joe, progress has been a little slo lately, many different excuses! But back on track! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Silsbe Posted September 7, 2021 Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 She’s looking real fine, Jay. Keep up the good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PadrePoint Posted September 7, 2021 Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 Jay, The magnitude of this project (and plenty of others) always astounds me. Thanks for the update. Hoping to be at October’s Messabout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W Posted September 7, 2021 Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 Jay, she looks amazing. Does she have a name yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennydyq42 Posted September 8, 2021 Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 I have been designing the Matthew Flinders for myself for more than a decade off and on, long before we did the Mk3's. What I was trying to achieve was to design the ultimate small voyaging boat that could easily be trailed behind a reasonable size vehicle and yet be be capable of crossing any ocean. She had to be built tough and live well for two people with room for a third person. She is not intended to replace the mk3's as they are great boats, but for anyone who wants to go up to the next level. I went through hundreds of iterations till I finally got it and I am very pleased with final outcome. As you can imagine I am really excited to see her come to life with Jay and Carol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jknight611 Posted September 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 Hi Steve, we have narrowed the name down to 23 different names, but yet may change our collective minds. So, not really! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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