The Build Begins

[vest0830]

Looks great Mike! You get into the hobby shop this weekend or do everything at home?

 

[jasalmanza]

I love the hinges, wish I would have went with them. Found out to late!

 

[Dastank]

The hinges can be a little bit of a pain, but the look is worth it. Put the last finishing touches on it only to come up a board short. Isn't always like that?

The wood I put on tonight is a little darker because it hasn't been sanded. I figure a good three hours of sanding and it will be close to ready for stain.

 

[vest0830]

Thats looking real nice Mike!

 

[hot4teacher]

Awesome!

Are the side panels on hinges too?

Last question: Who is going to help you carry it up the stairs?

Dana

 

[Dastank]

I didn't hinge the sides. I figured that the front opening up all the way was going to be good enough.

 

[jeffb3t]

As far as carrying up the stairs, probably me... he has a pump I need... and want...

 

[jasalmanza]

Congrats man, that looks great! So now, stain and varnish? I got a pretty hot tip on some really nice laquer if you need, let me know~

 

[jeffb3t]

Hey Mike, Post some pics of you new monster pump up here. It will make us all envious.

 

[Dastank]

Here's the Dart and the Oceans Motions. I threw my keys in there for some persective.

Here's what there sitting on. The picture is a little dark, the side is the same color as the front. You'll see another fine example of why I'm not a painter by trade. I still have to put another coat of stain on it, do a little touch up, get Jason's lacquer trick, and then finish the interior, but I'm very happy with it so far!

 

[jeffb3t]

Looking great! Did you apply the stain with a paintbrush?

 

[vest0830]

thats pretty nice mike.

Comming along really nice accually.

-you going to paint or stain the inside as well? -or be like me and never finish it :lol:

 

[Dastank]

I think I'm going to paint it all white. I bought some masking stuff today to compensate for the lack in painting skills and more white paint.

Don't worry Frank, there will be something I never finish!

 

[jeffb3t]

You mean you bought tape??? I'm proud of you!

 

[jasalmanza]

You're going to love that dart! Words of wisdom: make sure your fittings are tight. Sequence recommends using teflon paste, but I could not find it so I just went with the tape...big mistake. I wound up having to silicone the males to the pump to get a seal.

 

[jeffb3t]

Ohh, Good advice. I might have to do that when I hook up the pressure rated iwaki.

 

[jeffb3t]

Hey Mike,

Take a picture of the can of stain you used and post it. I like that color.

 

[vest0830]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8622464#post8622464 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jasalmanza
You're going to love that dart! Words of wisdom: make sure your fittings are tight. Sequence recommends using teflon paste, but I could not find it so I just went with the tape...big mistake. I wound up having to silicone the males to the pump to get a seal.

thats real good info right there!

 

[Dastank]

Well, after and other projects, I'm back on the big one again! I made the internal bracing for my hood.

The IceCap lights just fit inside, it's kind of scary

And to answer Jeff’s question about the difference between the IceCap and Tek Reflectors. I thought I would show you the writing on the bulb. Nothing like polished aluminum!

 

[vest0830]

Looking good Mike! the Tek and the ice cap are a night and day difference.