Hi all. i have inherited a 6ft long wooden model boat built in the late 1940's that i am attempting to bring back to life. the wooden planked hull is sound but was covered in canvas that is rotten and i believe epoxy resin would provide a modern waterproofing solution.. After an inspiring visit to the warwickshire show a few weeks ago, i'm resuming the build of a fireboat 39 model, using the plan from the model boats range. building began ten years ago, but was abandoned after i'd built the hull, mostly from plywood.. Tissue and dope is a tested and true way to seal balsa model boat hulls while adding strength. this how-to gives step-by-step instruction for sealing balsa with rice paper and cellulose lacquer..
Best answer: at lowe's, look for spar varnish. several coats of this, sanding inbetween coats with 220 sandpaper, will give you a waterproof coating. you can also dilute some epoxy glue with denatured alcohol and brush it on, but it doesn't sand as well.. Protective coatings, nano performance coatings as stone sealer, wood preservative, rust prevention, basement waterproofing spray and self-cleaning glass.. How to use penetrating epoxy to seal and protect your wooden boat feat. louis sauzedde - duration: 5:20. tips from a shipwright 152,519 views.
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