Giving a Bezoat a Second Chance

[ZUL8TR]

Post some sketches of the tape design and let's see what you came up with, suggestions might be helpful.

[Albert]

Nothing has been cleared yet. I did play with tape for half an hour but haven’t landed on something just right. Stripes will be minimal, nothing over the cowl.

[ZUL8TR]

What is the design for the colors? Have you clear coated the bottom and sides or will that be done after the colors?

[Albert]

Is this thing on?
Done sanding with 320, one more pass with 600 grit then its time for stripes then a couple coats of clear.
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[Albert]

Had half an hour today so went out and did a quick mock-up. Still missing mag locks, a tank bracket and to get my megaphone back from a buddys house. Going to try and fire this up for the first time over Christmas.

[Albert]

Picked this up from Carruthers last night. It was barely snowing outside.

Boat looks amazing, can’t wait to start on paint then get some hardware on this thing. 4D716EEB-71DD-48C6-B1A6-350F59D7EAF7.jpeg

[Albert]

Last coat of epoxy to get the bottom level.

Mixed all the paint for the boat yesterday morning. The colour choice will be polarizing. But it’s a bold restoration project that deserved a bold colour choice.

[Albert]

Yamato 80 is the chosen power plant on this one.

[ZUL8TR]

Nice weight, what engine will you be using ?

[Albert]

7A6C475A-B989-489C-9F52-5D64BB2D147B.jpeg 94C5C08C-182F-44B6-8113-AE5D26E3D4B9.jpeg Spent four hours today sanding down the epoxy and trying to get the back of the boat flat. Top is ready to hit with 320 then 600 for paint and clear. Bottom looks like it will need one more coat of epoxy to fill some dips and get the back level.


Edit: Also went back and added a pile of photos to the thread. It’s great the site is working better.

[Albert]

I have done little more than keep this thread updated. Props all go to Mr. Carruthers.

[runabout333]

You have done a stellar job reviving that boat..
Kudos from a retired Bezoat owner!!

[Albert]

Very cool mr Modracer . Not sure if this pic will work, but I think this is a good weight for a boat without any gear. Right ?

[modracer7b]

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[Albert]

Final coat of epoxy is on, might have to paint next weekend before it gets too cold.

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