I almost canned it half way through. It has a bit scotch more nose rocker than I was shooting for and it really left me bummed out - I moved past it and continued on. If the board wasn’t for me I’d probably of redone it. It may work out for the better. Time will tell.
I’ve found this technique for chambering works well and is pretty quick, although cutting the center stringer had my blade drift in which left some clean up but it still works good.
Outline is an Edwards template with the wide point dropped back a bit. I liked it when I drew it out so I went with it.
Went out on another limb and did some black resin panels. I like it. Should look real good all glossed and polished.
The fin is in production and should arive shortly. When it does, the build will resume.
Nice build. Won’t the black get too hot? On the west coast (USA) at the very least it will melt the wax. In Hawaii I’ve seen de-lams from dark pigments in the heat. Enough of the board talk. Is that a Yamaha RD in your garage? Those were quicker than hell. The 350’s and 400’s scooted. Also the Kawasaki 500 Mach 3’s. Fun bikes. They wheel stand almost too easy.
Tblank- I’m on the central coast of California - sun doesn’t come out till noon and temps don’t really pass 75f.
As for the bike - it’s the first bike I ever got when I was about 11 - all original 75 rd200 - my dad bought it for 250 bucks with only 200 miles on it. It’s still a fun cruise around town bike. Even though it’s just a 200 it will wheelie in 1-3 gear and cruise at 80 no problem. - I’ve owned about 6 different RDs in about every shape and size. All stock and fully tuned racers. They are such fun bikes.
Reverb - yes the thin balsa is like glorified paper! I used sheets of model balsa that I laminated to the center stringer. It’s sold at most hardware and crafts stores around here.
Stringer started at 13.5 lbs and after chambering it was down to 5.
The foam will help put back a little float without weight. Also adds a little strength and helps with tiring the stringers together (not much, but a little).
Also gives a little more surface for the blank to attach to.
So I got the fin in the mail yesterday and I’m super happy with what showed up. I told Dave to do what he wanted and his daughter gave him some proper marching orders haha.
Fin template is Bill’s and also runs a fat foil - I’ve used it on two other boards and it works amazing. I dropped it back a bit as this board will lend it self a bit more towards smaller waves. The goal was to have a bit more pivot than the last ones I made.
Got it all glassed on and finished the bottom panels.
Fin is glassed on with almost no roving (about 8-10 strands of 6oz cloth) and glass at a 45.
Nicely Done.
