1950's Wagemaker Wolverine wooden boat restoration ...

[sphelps]

Debating on gloss clear or matte clear .
The tank gets the water slide decals .i thought matte at first but going back and forth now .

 

[zool]

I guess its a matter of the look u like, I think the matte may look more original....but the gloss may make it easier to clean out the nooks and crannies....

 

[mickyryan]

id go gloss just because it would look way nicer

 

[nurseman]

I would go gloss too. IMHO it would be a shame to hang a matte finish motor behind that beautiful glossy wood hull.

 

[oldrem]

I have to agree on the gloss

 

[sphelps]

Yeah, may as well go with the gloss .. Seems to be the consensus...
Still working on the prop from time to time . Have gone from 120 to 2000 so far just sanding ..Haven’t put the buffing wheel on it yet... probably use some Brasso or Mother’s on it too ..

 

[nurseman]

Oooooooooo, shiny! :thumb: That's gonna add a couple of MPH for sure!

 

[sphelps]

Almost ready to apply the decals .. about half the pieces clearcoated now . The other half has the color on them . The only thing left to prep and paint is the tiller handle . Not planing on using it but gunna paint it anyway .
I’ve never put on a big decal like this before . Hope it goes smoothly ..

 

[Scott Danforth]

looking good Sam

 

[Woodonglass]

Mikey Likey!!!!

 

[sphelps]

Thanks Scott , Mike ! This is a pretty large waterslide decal ..
I see the potential of tearing it to shreds during the installation. LOL!!
I’ve been getting some help over at the AOMCI on it ..
Fingers crossed on a good outcome !

 

[oldrem]

A waterslide that big would scare the crap out of me

 

[sphelps]

Got the big decal set . Me and my son .. Everything was going good until a slight reposition made a small 1inch long tear through the E in Evinrude. Not to bad but you see about a 1/16” slit of the gray paint on the slice . Just enough for me to say a few choice words ! :mad-new: The dogs had to put their paws on their ears !
Maybe I can color it in with a green and gray sharpie before I clear over it . Idk ..

 

[Scott Danforth]

its called a character line.....

 

[sphelps]

Yeah Scott it is a character line Lol! But aggravating none the less ..
sorry about the grainy pics ..

I think I may try and lightly touch up with some green paint before I clear coat it ..
Other than that I’m pretty pleased with it .. Got the rest of the pieces clear coated . Should be able to start putting it all back together in a few days after it cures a bit more ..

 

[archbuilder]

That looks fantastic Sam!

 

[kcassells]

Nice look. Give it some crackle paint. :joyous:

 

[oldrem]

Dang that looks sweet!

 

[mickyryan]

Think I'd leave it be it looks great flaws add beauty sometimes, wife ain't buying it but that's only when I use that reference for me on that it adds imho

 

[Woodonglass]

Sam, I thought I was the ONLY guy that did stuff like that. I KNOW how you feel sooooo do what will make you feel better!!! It looks really nice though!!!