C17 open in France - launched

[Dougster]

Very well done---I never managed it that well.

Dougster

[OlivierP]

Thanks, yes it works, but in retrospect and looking at how much foam I needed I'll only use this process for the complex bow volume but not everywhere. The reason is that the sole directs but also blocks some of the foam expansion, and as a result you may end up with a denser foam and heavier compartments than if you let the foam expand fully and cut the excess.

[OlivierP]

3 out of 4 sections foamed/decked

[OlivierP]

Completed the foaming and glued the last piece of sole. Cut and dry fitted the front and rear decks. Built a dam filled with epoxy around the chase tubes, probably overkill but 100% waterproof !

[Jeff]

Good progress!!! Jeff

[glossieblack]

Well thought through and clean work.

[OlivierP]

Slow progress as many other things are going on.

The sole has been completed and covered with biax, the console and pilot seat are installed. They will be taped next. Then, gunwales and front seats to be built.

Bad news, I have to buy more epoxy (but who doesn't?)

[OlivierP]

I managed to cut 5 meters long battens in one piece, I'm installing them to support the gunwales

[Jeff]

Good progress!!! Jeff

[TomW1]

Looking good!! Tom