Glad to hear you enjoy using Halcyon! If you are having trouble getting Halcyon to lay down easily, we would recommend trying a foam brush and applying a thicker coating. Feel free to give our tech line a call for more tips!
Rock and Roll over! (no not the album). Okay I hear you. I reckon I should build the F1 I was planning first. Did get the wood, but haven't the space or time to make the space just yet. I miss the water. Thanks!
I use the same epoxy (207). Be careful using it when it's hot out if it's a sizable batch (like 10 pumps or more). It can start to kick before you expect in the pot if it's over 80F, and if you have to thicken it, you're going to have it in the pot longer and you're just hastening the heat with all that stirring. Once it gets warm to the touch, viscosity goes up real fast on a hot day. I would put both the resin and hardener in the fridge overnight if I had to glue on a hot day, but the best bet is to just avoid hot days - it's happiest when it's 70F or so. This is not as much of a concern if you're doing small batches or quickly spreading the stuff out.
I am exited to follow this build, though I will probably never build a boat like this my self. Also, while watching I couldn't help but think of the umiak. You seem quite well versed in traditional inuit boat building, so I would assume you know about it, but since you didn't mention it, I figure it was worth bringing it up. I don't think they used sails, but at least is should make for a nice rowing boat?
Well my friend, you just turned it up to 11. This is epic.
Been waiting so long for this!!!
Great intro Brian. I always learn new things from you. Thanks.
Glad to hear you enjoy using Halcyon! If you are having trouble getting Halcyon to lay down easily, we would recommend trying a foam brush and applying a thicker coating. Feel free to give our tech line a call for more tips!
Very interesting video man. I learned new stuff.
Rock and Roll over! (no not the album).
Okay I hear you. I reckon I should build the F1 I was planning first. Did get the wood, but haven't the space or time to make the space just yet. I miss the water. Thanks!
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I use the same epoxy (207). Be careful using it when it's hot out if it's a sizable batch (like 10 pumps or more). It can start to kick before you expect in the pot if it's over 80F, and if you have to thicken it, you're going to have it in the pot longer and you're just hastening the heat with all that stirring. Once it gets warm to the touch, viscosity goes up real fast on a hot day. I would put both the resin and hardener in the fridge overnight if I had to glue on a hot day, but the best bet is to just avoid hot days - it's happiest when it's 70F or so. This is not as much of a concern if you're doing small batches or quickly spreading the stuff out.
I am exited to follow this build, though I will probably never build a boat like this my self. Also, while watching I couldn't help but think of the umiak. You seem quite well versed in traditional inuit boat building, so I would assume you know about it, but since you didn't mention it, I figure it was worth bringing it up. I don't think they used sails, but at least is should make for a nice rowing boat?
whtas the best config for beeing stable throigh the waves. im concerned about water entering the boat or capsizing
second boat: truman show