Ha... Painting and sanding is dull to do, but the time lapse is actually nice to watch. Who would have thought ? And moreover it captures a lot of the technique things that are hard to articulate, so watching has actually improved my craft.
IMO, if you would to show all the painting and varnishing in real speed, yes, it would get long and boring but, the way you do it I think is the best way to approach this topic. You explain the product you use, why you use it, how many layers you apply and different percentages of "thickening" in order to achieve the result you want and then you give us a nice time lapse to see all of that applied... Great work! 👍👍👏👏
Just watching this episode after a trip to the Netherlands where I could spot numerous beautiful vintage boats (sail or engine, leisure craft or bulk carrier) and I can better imagine now how much time, patience and dedication it takes to either maintain or refit them. I guess that for one legendary flying Dutchman, it needs hundreds of sanding-fairing-painting Dutchmen 😂
Hafa Adai from Guam, George! No skipping forward to report or confess. Zero, or better said, Zed?! Awesome work, as always, and fascinating to watch. Please keep it going! PS: We have a typhoon approaching Guam and the Northern Marianas Islands (Rota, Tinian and Saipan). Send a good thought, please!
I quite like the painting and varnishing and sanding and doing them as a time lapse with montage music works well; if something unusual or complex is being painted/varnished/sanded, you can show that in real time speed. Good stuff!
Great work George, Before you go buying a fancy camera, if you have time take a look at Simon Horrocks videos on making videos with a phone, he is a great teacher!
Hello George. Sanding and painting. I guess the former is only carried out because it is necessary and the better it is done the better and easier the paint job. It is keeping that in mind that makes the sanding bearable, for me at least because it shows if the prep isn't good ! A bit of time lapse of each is good but I agree it does all take up server space somewhere and you explain what needs explaining. Things might have changed but for certain reasons I do not have or want Paypal, I would like to buy you a beer though. I think there is a donation thing called Ko-Fi but you might not wish to set that up. As you say the filming and editing does take time and there is no harm mentioning it now and then, if people don't like it there are thousands of other channels to watch. That boat is going to be a real gem when she is finished, very fortunate to have owners keeping these great boats going and people like you doing great work for them.
Hi Paul and thanks for the comment. No worries, not everyone wants to use PayPal, that’s fair enough. Can’t cover all bases as it’s a nightmare to manage. Got to fund the channel somehow and the ad revenue is pennies so PayPal seems the simplest way buy maybe I’ll look into merch or patreon but whatever the option there is a third party trying to take a cut so it’s hard to know what the right thing is to do.
Great video as always George, even the painting! Everything you you do is good information. I wish Hempel locker and bilge was available here in Canada, the closest I get is Bilgekote, which is not bad, but it gets yellowish with time.
Got a tip, to stop the bit from falling out of the drill tighten the chuck as you would and then go to undo it gently and you'll feel a click and then the chuck will be a little slack, it turns out that is a locking feature on the chuck, all drills have it and it's not in the manual, I found out by watching LRN2DIY on here
Ok, thanks, I’ll ty it although I know my Chuck is not working as well as it should, think it needs cleaning out as it collects dirt and dust when drilling upwards.
George, thank you for your videos, I'm following along as I've got a 1979 mirage 28 and swapping out the yanmar YSE8 for a beta 20. I'm prepping the engine bay to flow coat and just need to know do I have to get the bay back to glass or just key it ready for repainting. Complete newbie to this so your videos are my encyclopedia.. Keep em coming.... 👍
If applying flowcoat it’s best to apply it to the original flowcoat or hull laminate as applying it to previously painted surfaces can cause the old paint to bubble off and it won’t adhere. So any paint needs to be removed but if it’s old gel/flowcoat then it just needs abrading and cleaning. If it’s been previously painted you can save yourself a load of sanding but painting again.
If applying flowcoat it’s best to apply it to the original flowcoat or hull laminate as applying it to previously painted surfaces can cause the old paint to bubble off and it won’t adhere. So any paint needs to be removed but if it’s old gel/flowcoat then it just needs abrading and cleaning.
Hi would it help to remove the shelving to sand the back behind this could make easiest? Love the video as this is one of boat makes I'm think of buying:
Hi mate. When you are taking that paint off the interior (you mentioned that horrible blue paint that clogs up your sanding disks) what grit do you use? I am guessing somewhere between 40-80 grit?
No tipping off needed, I do sometimes tip off varnish on vertical surfaces but if the surface being covered is horizontal you can get a bit more varnish on and if suitably thinned it will self-level from the roller.
It’s like being in a night club (although I’m a little old for that now) but if you don’t ask you don’t get and I’d rather not put my content behind a pay wall or keep back the best content for patrons only. Filming, editing and associated works take a lot of effort and I’m very grateful to those that have donated to the channel so that I can buy better equipment.
I subscribed for the painting and varnishing 😅 👍🏻✌🏻🇨🇦
I find watching people paint and varnish to be relaxing. The key to that statement is the "other people" bit....
Glorious, Glorious Sanding!!!
All of your work is worth watching. Many thanks.
Watched every minute George !👏
Hi, love ALL the content, sanding, painting etc. Cheering Adam
Thank you!
Im an aspiring councilworker. I can watch others work for houers on end. So watching painting is ok. 👷♂️😁
very informative - thanks George
Ha... Painting and sanding is dull to do, but the time lapse is actually nice to watch. Who would have thought ?
And moreover it captures a lot of the technique things that are hard to articulate, so watching has actually improved my craft.
These videos are gold dust for us newer owners, George. I've got a 1980 Sadler 32 so much of what you cover is transferable for me.
Love The Music, love the sanding, love the painting… tnx a mill sir
Painting yeah, better than watching paint dry.
Lol
🐼🐼🏴🏴
Crack on with your style as you are. Now't wrong with the varnish and sanding and grinding and laminating.
I never could sharpen a drill... good video, thanks!
IMO, if you would to show all the painting and varnishing in real speed, yes, it would get long and boring but, the way you do it I think is the best way to approach this topic. You explain the product you use, why you use it, how many layers you apply and different percentages of "thickening" in order to achieve the result you want and then you give us a nice time lapse to see all of that applied...
Great work! 👍👍👏👏
Great episode as usual. So satisfying when the paint goes on and makes it look finished!
Just watching this episode after a trip to the Netherlands where I could spot numerous beautiful vintage boats (sail or engine, leisure craft or bulk carrier) and I can better imagine now how much time, patience and dedication it takes to either maintain or refit them. I guess that for one legendary flying Dutchman, it needs hundreds of sanding-fairing-painting Dutchmen 😂
Hafa Adai from Guam, George! No skipping forward to report or confess. Zero, or better said, Zed?! Awesome work, as always, and fascinating to watch. Please keep it going! PS: We have a typhoon approaching Guam and the Northern Marianas Islands (Rota, Tinian and Saipan). Send a good thought, please!
Best of luck for the Typhoon, thanks for the comment.
I quite like the painting and varnishing and sanding and doing them as a time lapse with montage music works well; if something unusual or complex is being painted/varnished/sanded, you can show that in real time speed. Good stuff!
Great work George,
Before you go buying a fancy camera, if you have time take a look at Simon Horrocks videos on making videos with a phone, he is a great teacher!
Thanks, yes it is possible to do a huge amount with a phone but I struggle with storage space on mine, think it’s probably due an upgrade.
Awesome job man. Learning things by watching your videos. Thank you.
We want to see painting and sanding! Time lapsed obviously. But yea - we want to see it! With some mellow trance playing in the background!
I have signed up to a new (subscription based) music provider so I’ll see what mellow trance music they have just for you.
Hello George. Sanding and painting. I guess the former is only carried out because it is necessary and the better it is done the better and easier the paint job. It is keeping that in mind that makes the sanding bearable, for me at least because it shows if the prep isn't good ! A bit of time lapse of each is good but I agree it does all take up server space somewhere and you explain what needs explaining. Things might have changed but for certain reasons I do not have or want Paypal, I would like to buy you a beer though. I think there is a donation thing called Ko-Fi but you might not wish to set that up. As you say the filming and editing does take time and there is no harm mentioning it now and then, if people don't like it there are thousands of other channels to watch. That boat is going to be a real gem when she is finished, very fortunate to have owners keeping these great boats going and people like you doing great work for them.
Hi Paul and thanks for the comment. No worries, not everyone wants to use PayPal, that’s fair enough. Can’t cover all bases as it’s a nightmare to manage. Got to fund the channel somehow and the ad revenue is pennies so PayPal seems the simplest way buy maybe I’ll look into merch or patreon but whatever the option there is a third party trying to take a cut so it’s hard to know what the right thing is to do.
Love watching paint process. Looking great
Thanks, lots more work to do but getting there.
Great video as always George, even the painting! Everything you you do is good information. I wish Hempel locker and bilge was available here in Canada, the closest I get is Bilgekote, which is not bad, but it gets yellowish with time.
Got a tip, to stop the bit from falling out of the drill tighten the chuck as you would and then go to undo it gently and you'll feel a click and then the chuck will be a little slack, it turns out that is a locking feature on the chuck, all drills have it and it's not in the manual, I found out by watching LRN2DIY on here
Ok, thanks, I’ll ty it although I know my Chuck is not working as well as it should, think it needs cleaning out as it collects dirt and dust when drilling upwards.
George, thank you for your videos, I'm following along as I've got a 1979 mirage 28 and swapping out the yanmar YSE8 for a beta 20. I'm prepping the engine bay to flow coat and just need to know do I have to get the bay back to glass or just key it ready for repainting. Complete newbie to this so your videos are my encyclopedia.. Keep em coming.... 👍
If applying flowcoat it’s best to apply it to the original flowcoat or hull laminate as applying it to previously painted surfaces can cause the old paint to bubble off and it won’t adhere. So any paint needs to be removed but if it’s old gel/flowcoat then it just needs abrading and cleaning. If it’s been previously painted you can save yourself a load of sanding but painting again.
If applying flowcoat it’s best to apply it to the original flowcoat or hull laminate as applying it to previously painted surfaces can cause the old paint to bubble off and it won’t adhere. So any paint needs to be removed but if it’s old gel/flowcoat then it just needs abrading and cleaning.
For a novice what is the advantage of the flo coat over on the port side over the paint you used on the starboard?
Hi would it help to remove the shelving to sand the back behind this could make easiest? Love the video as this is one of boat makes I'm think of buying:
Maybe but the more you remove the more you have to put back.
Hi mate. When you are taking that paint off the interior (you mentioned that horrible blue paint that clogs up your sanding disks) what grit do you use? I am guessing somewhere between 40-80 grit?
80 normally.
Do you "tip" off the final coat of varnish with a brush after you roll it?
No tipping off needed, I do sometimes tip off varnish on vertical surfaces but if the surface being covered is horizontal you can get a bit more varnish on and if suitably thinned it will self-level from the roller.
I visited a boatyard in venice, watched them varnishing one of these old water taxi's it was like glass.
Good morning have you tried the ABRANET ACE? there on sail at the moment
Yep, I have bought and used, seems decent
did you find that the Abranet Ace HD was not worth the extra money? first inspersion are great
Has this guy (who does really interesting and informative videos) got a website or contact details?
Yes he has, google finds him easily, also on Facebook and insta. Website badly needs an update!
I've seen the Cistine Chapel and lotties lockers are far more impressive
😂 thanks
Thanks but you are begging far too much.
It’s like being in a night club (although I’m a little old for that now) but if you don’t ask you don’t get and I’d rather not put my content behind a pay wall or keep back the best content for patrons only. Filming, editing and associated works take a lot of effort and I’m very grateful to those that have donated to the channel so that I can buy better equipment.