Kayak Build (Pygmy Arctic Tern)

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Painting epoxy on a seam. I use cheap paint brushes because you can't reuse them.
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Wetting out the fiberglass.
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Wetting out the fiberglass.
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Applying mylar film. Epoxy doesn't stick to the mylar. Weight applyed will hold the joint flat.
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Remove bubbles under mylar
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Scrapping excess epoxy
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Epoxy seepage from other side
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Level surface prior to applying fiberglass.
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Deck pieces.
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Deck pieces.
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Deck pieces.
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Reinforcement plate.
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Cutting reinforcement plates.
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Layout reinforcement plates.
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Mixing wood flour and epoxy. This creates a "glue".
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Paint on wood flour and epoxy mixture
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Glue reinforcement plate in place
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Place weights on reinforcement plates.
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Reinforcement plate close-up.
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Cut stitching wires.