Panga 20 Build

[jacquesmm]

What you see in MDF are throw away molds.

[sharkbait2576]

Ok. Thanks very much. I appreciate it.

[FluidDynamic]

When I was first thinking of building, I didn't have the money to buy all of the wood at once. I wanted to get started, so I used mdf for the molds. Yes, they are throw away. I'm actually glad I used mdf and not the Marine ply because I may have to modify my frames a little to make everything fit. My errors. I also had to use quite a few screws to hold everything in place before welding. I would have butchered my Marine ply if I had used them as frames.

[sharkbait2576]

Thanks very much. I think I will be doing the same thing. I'll extra marine plywood but that's just fine.

[FluidDynamic]

Your still going to use the Marine ply for your frames. When you flip the boat to finish inside, you will remove the MDF. The only think you keep is the hull and the stringers. Then you will cut your permanent frames using the marine ply and place them in the boat along with the stringers. Still need all of the Marine ply the kit specified. The MDF is additional.

[sharkbait2576]

Ahh. Now I have it. I see what you're saying. Thanks very much again!

[FluidDynamic]

I just realized I'm going to be fairing for a while. What's the best filling board? I used the flashing shown in picture for first coat of quickfair. It didn't seam to fill very well.

[fallguy1000]

I use drywall trowels. Flat spade type 12" then move onto bigger if available

[OrangeQuest]

I use drywall trowels. Flat spade type 12" then move onto bigger if available

Fallguy you have also said to avoid plastic trowels too. I have seen a few in Home Depot that look like hand broom but a thin metal or plastic blade and I have also seen the trowels that have the handle on top of a flat blade. One or the other or both kind?

[topwater]

Flat blade with handle is what i use.