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**Max F** · 08-29-2021, 02:42 PM

Re: The believed abstraction of a 12 foot clinker dinghy.

Gosh, lovely lookin.
These pictures are pure astetics.
So hurry up and get the deck on

**Mike1902** · 08-29-2021, 04:41 PM

Re: The believed abstraction of a 12 foot clinker dinghy.

Originally posted by Alan71

Hello Mike,

The paint really shows off your fine work! I continue to find it quite amazing!

To your comment about "progress"....I too find that I sometimes need to look back at earlier photos (2+ years worth) to remind myself where the hours have been spent.

Oh, those curves and sweeps!!!

Regards,
Alan

Thanks Alan.
Nothing like a bit of paint to create a contrast, I'm looking forward to removing the covers off the bulkheads.

Cheers.

Originally posted by Max F

Gosh, lovely lookin.
These pictures are pure astetics.
So hurry up and get the deck on

Hi Max,
Still a few more items on the "to do" list before the deck goes on, the list is getting shorter though.
Half way through putting the third undercoat on. I had hoped two would be enough but there was a greyish tinge still creeping through from the primer.
Getting there.

Cheers,
Mike.

**WayneT** · 08-29-2021, 08:55 PM

Re: The believed abstraction of a 12 foot clinker dinghy.

She looks great with a lick of undercoat on Mike. Lovely work. I love the sweeping curve of those sternsheets.

Work and a lack of screws are getting in the way of further lockdown boating fun here.

**Mike1902** · 09-03-2021, 04:06 AM

Re: The believed abstraction of a 12 foot clinker dinghy.

Originally posted by WayneT

She looks great with a lick of undercoat on Mike. Lovely work. I love the sweeping curve of those sternsheets.

Work and a lack of screws are getting in the way of further lockdown boating fun here.

Thanks Wayne, I'm picking those screws should be on their way now under L3.
Cheers.

So, finished off the third coating of undercoat.
I rolled all three undercoats with a 4mm nap mohair roller but did not brush it afterwards. I wanted to get a decent build up of paint along the edges of all those battens on the hull.

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The photo above shows the primer plus the three coats after a very very light sand.
I knew the stipple effect of the roller would show through the top coat but as most of this will be under the sole or ceiling battens I wasn't to concerned.
I just preferred a good coat of paint over everything. The stipple effect is also good for hiding small blemishes on the hull surface and stray dust particles.
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I did however sand the inside of the top strake and the knees a little more thoroughly as these will be more visible.
I rolled and tipped the top coat.
Five coats of paint over three coats of epoxy sealer, gotta be happy with that I reckon.

Then the cardboard and paper protecting the bulkheads was removed.
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Nice contrast, just a few small touchups to do then I will leave it to harden up for a bit while I paint the inside of the hatch covers.
The greenish tinge on the inside of the bulkhead is caused by the overhead light, it is actually white.

**Larks** · 09-03-2021, 04:10 AM

Re: The believed abstraction of a 12 foot clinker dinghy.

Stunning as usual Mike, nicely done mate.

**Max F** · 09-03-2021, 11:36 AM

Re: The believed abstraction of a 12 foot clinker dinghy.

Well done mate.
How much difference a couple of coats can do.
Cheers
Max

**akitchen** · 09-03-2021, 02:05 PM

Re: The believed abstraction of a 12 foot clinker dinghy.

Mike,

Just found this thread. Beautiful work. And, thanks for your kind words on my Siri project.

Andrew

**Mike1902** · 09-03-2021, 04:09 PM

Re: The believed abstraction of a 12 foot clinker dinghy.

Originally posted by Larks

Stunning as usual Mike, nicely done mate.

Originally posted by Max F

Well done mate.
How much difference a couple of coats can do.
Cheers
Max

Originally posted by akitchen

Mike,

Just found this thread. Beautiful work. And, thanks for your kind words on my Siri project.

Andrew

Thanks gentlemen, the compliments certainly add flavour to the morning coffee.
Thanks again.

Cheers,
Mike.

**Max F** · 09-04-2021, 02:30 AM

Re: The believed abstraction of a 12 foot clinker dinghy.

Same with my morning coffee here.

"I knew the stipple effect of the roller would show through the top coat but as most of this will be under the sole or ceiling battens I wasn't to concerned.
I just preferred a good coat of paint over everything. The stipple effect is also good for hiding small blemishes on the hull surface and stray dust particles."

I´m absolutely with you. Did the same on the interior and like it very much after I got used of the stipple look.
For me it was also an exercise in relaxing my urge for perfection.

Cheers
Max

**IanMilne** · 09-04-2021, 03:24 AM

Re: The believed abstraction of a 12 foot clinker dinghy.

All of the above, Mike. I use the Altex paints too, except for the blue on Kotik, which is Dulux, all single pot enamel, alkyd based.
Cheers,
Ian

**Slacko** · 09-04-2021, 05:39 PM

Re: The believed abstraction of a 12 foot clinker dinghy.

I just painted with Dulux oil based enamel.
How is it standing up to the knock's Ian? This is my concern, although my PT lives in a shed and only gets out for racing.

**Mike1902** · 09-06-2021, 04:46 AM

Re: The believed abstraction of a 12 foot clinker dinghy.

Originally posted by Max F

Same with my morning coffee here.

"I knew the stipple effect of the roller would show through the top coat but as most of this will be under the sole or ceiling battens I wasn't to concerned.
I just preferred a good coat of paint over everything. The stipple effect is also good for hiding small blemishes on the hull surface and stray dust particles."

I´m absolutely with you. Did the same on the interior and like it very much after I got used of the stipple look.
For me it was also an exercise in relaxing my urge for perfection.

Cheers
Max

It's a good idea to relax those perfection urges Max, this is a good way of proving to yourself that OCD is not an inherent part of your makeup

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Cheers,
Mike.

Originally posted by IanMilne

All of the above, Mike. I use the Altex paints too, except for the blue on Kotik, which is Dulux, all single pot enamel, alkyd based.
Cheers,
Ian

Hi Ian,

I find the Altex Carboline paint range generally easy to use and get a finish that I'm happy with. Received a can of Enamel quick dry additive today from Altex which I will use on the hull exterior, hardens up the paint a bit.
If I decide to add another coat to the sternsheet top I will use it for that as well.
Hope all is well with you.
Cheers,
Mike.

The enamel additive may be something to try on your PT hulls Slacko.

Gave the stringers a coat of 207 epoxy mix and once dry fit them permanently into the boat complete with wooden plugs.
The plugs were trimmed, a dab of epoxy to seal and I will give the inboard and top surfaces of the stringer one more coat of 207 later.

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The bulkhead hatches have had a second coat of undercoat.

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Now I am onto the dagger board case fitting.

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I levelled the dinghy athwartships and at the slot longitudinally, which is my datum point.
A centre line was established using a straight edge and the case lined up with this and the slot.
There is a small high spot on the keel which has to be removed so the case can sit hard against it, overall it was only out about .1 of a degree vertically on initial fitting.
The idea is to have a removable case, to make repairs or adjustments.
The plan is to 404 epoxy six short lengths of threaded rod into the keel that will line up with holes in the case logs.
Acorn/dome nuts with penny washers will then be used to pull everything together.

**Alan71** · 09-06-2021, 06:02 AM

Re: The believed abstraction of a 12 foot clinker dinghy.

Hello Mike,

I continue to be interested in the sequence/process you follow, and the materials you're using. Listing the names of the products you're using and why you are using them is informative to a new boat builder! So thank you again for your posts and photos.

Beautiful results.
When I read your first posts and saw the first photos I had NO idea that THIS is where this project was headed and that there would be these kinds of RESULTS!!!!

Regards,
Alan

**Max F** · 09-06-2021, 02:30 PM

Re: The believed abstraction of a 12 foot clinker dinghy.

This gets better and better.
I too wouldn´t have expected such a transformation.
Good to see her coming together.
Great stuff Mike!
Cheers
Max

**IanMilne** · 09-06-2021, 05:36 PM

Re: The believed abstraction of a 12 foot clinker dinghy.

Like the others said, Mike. A removeable c/case is a great idea too, if you can seal it properly, and if the rest of the construction allows it. I'm sure you'll have no trouble!

Hi Slacko, I just used the Dulux blue enamel on Kotik's sheerstrake because Altex didn't have that colour. It's got a bit of a mark on it where I bumped a pontoon. I'll touch it up some time, but it hasn't been a priority. It is generally well protected by upper and lower rubbing strips.

Cheers,
Ian

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