CK17 build thread

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Re: CK17 build thread

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Pictures not showing up for me :cry:

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Me either. :( Tom
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Re: CK17 build thread

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test

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I see that one :D

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I think I have the pic situation resolved. apparently you need to be logged into a google account in order to see the pics I have stored on my google drive. I'm going to upload the pics so far here and continue with this method going forward

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Re: CK17 build thread

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Laid out the hull side panels, getting ready to fiberglass splice them together

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Dot the glass laid down on the side panel seams

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Got the fiberglass splices on the hull sides done

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The white areas here are not air bubbles but glare from the overhead light

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Splicing the hull buttom

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Re: CK17 build thread

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Did you put a little thickened epoxy between the panels when you butted the splices together? That would have been just before putting the fiberglass on.
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