If anyone here works for or represents Harley-Davidson, please think of this surfboard as free advertising and not copyright infringement. Believe me, I am definitely a not-for-profit organization. All kidding aside, I made this board for my dad who in recent years has traded his surfboard for a Road King. This is my attempt to lure him back. We’ll see.
The blank is eps Marko foam and RR epoxy. Its 9’6" X 23.25 X 3.5 and weighs roughly 17lbs. The paint lines were airbrushed with watered down tempera paint from Michaels. The pinlines were made by using using Harbour’s method of tube acrylic paint.
Some things I learned while making this board:
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I will never do free laps again. I found it to be way too sloppy and a lot more sanding. I did a cut lap on my first and it worked out much better.
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Blue painters tape bleeds too much when I airbrushed. Using the 3M’s green automotive tape is the way to go. (thanks for the help, snjsurfer!!!)
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I had problems with taking up paint when peeling the tape up. This is why I did a free lap. Is there some way to prevent this? Any help/comments is greatly appreciated.
My wife just gave birth to boy #3, so board #3 will have to wait until life settles down a little (if ever). Thanks again to all who contribute their knowledge and experience to this site.
Ken