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Last Post 24 May 2010 12:04 PM by Gardengnome. 5 Replies.

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Gardengnome User is Offline

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21 May 2010 10:17 PM
Just curious here as always... I can see being able to put them in a scratch build but one a fiberglass hull how does one do it? Just epoxy them on? Pin from back side and epoxy? Put a slice in the hull insert and epoxy? Those are the only ways that I can think of off the top of my head.

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21 May 2010 10:44 PM
Screw them on from the inside, with epoxy.

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22 May 2010 03:42 PM
I've seen several that use the 'cut long slice in side of hull, insert 1/8" aluminum, epoxy, and trim' method... nice and solid.

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23 May 2010 10:11 PM
All I ever did was tack them in postion with CA thick. Then seal with resin and a little cloth. Body putty over it to give it a smooth finish and sand, resin over it and paint it. Never ever have one break off or peel off.

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24 May 2010 08:54 AM
ditto

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24 May 2010 12:04 PM
Great! Thanks a ton guys. I'll probably try the last option.

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