Vardo launch in Bavaria

[lattenkracher]

It is still winter in Bavaria:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

But stay patient: Another brand new Vardo is waiting for spring sun:

 

Edited February 24, 2020 by lattenkracher
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[lattenkracher]

COVID-19 changed every thing: But finaly the Launch happend.

 

The Kayak performs as great as expected. Thank you for your great Design.

[andy00]

Very nice! Cool two-tone paint job. Please tell us how you did the nice lettering.

[lattenkracher]

my english is a bit rusty, I hope my explanation is understandable

 

i have used orange fabric:

 

applied transparent coating:

 

applied adhesive letters:

 

applied black coating:

 

remove adhesive letters: The "M" is already removed, the "o" is not yet ...

 

other side: "M" isn´t removed, "o" and "r" are already done, the "o" needs some cleaning. I have used cotton swab and paint thinner

 

ready:

 

finaly applied a new layer of transparent coating:

[andy00]

Both your boat and your English are dandy. Thanks!

[lattenkracher]

[benhardt57]

Really nice looking kayak! Can you describe the fabric you used? 

 

"COVID-19 changed every thing: "  Actually it was the forced lockdowns that has done the most damage.

[lattenkracher]

Sure

 

It was my first SoF Project, but i found an experienced SoF Builder who was very Kind to give me

many usefult hints. The fabric ist one of his hints.

 

i have used "Novely Oxford 600D"

 

it is waterproof so it could be used without coatig, but i never tried.

 

Here you can see how it looks before "ironing"

(You can also see that i will do an asymmetric sewing on the edge of the gunwale)

 

It is not that flexible, so i have used "cut  and glue" on stern and bow.

It can easy and durable glued with "Sabacontact 70 T"