04-08-2018, 08:36 AM
Hello Jamie,
I used 12mm marine ply for the frames. The first layer of 1.5mm aircraft grade birch ply panels was scarfed and glued to the frame with a quality waterproof wood glue (the cardboard strips are so the staples don't mark the ply). The second layer of 1.5mm A/C birch ply strips was attached with a true industrial grade superglue - no need for clamps or pins. 5 coats of acrylic clear paint (sans pigment) and 11 years later, nothing has moved. I found building the body on an old chassis with legs welded on, very helpful. Good luck.
I used 12mm marine ply for the frames. The first layer of 1.5mm aircraft grade birch ply panels was scarfed and glued to the frame with a quality waterproof wood glue (the cardboard strips are so the staples don't mark the ply). The second layer of 1.5mm A/C birch ply strips was attached with a true industrial grade superglue - no need for clamps or pins. 5 coats of acrylic clear paint (sans pigment) and 11 years later, nothing has moved. I found building the body on an old chassis with legs welded on, very helpful. Good luck.